A perfect weekend lineup for anyone craving high velocity, clever action, or mythic redemption. Get ready for pulse-racing drama, intense character arcs, and epic animation.
Owambe Thieves (Showmax)
Genre: Comedy/Crime
A thrilling Nollywood crime drama where one couple’s momentary greed at an elite party lands them in the dangerous game of politics and deception. Zubby Micheal and Sola Sobowale lead a cast in this urban survival drama of instant repercussions. Currently on display in cinemas now and available to stream on Nigerian platforms, including iRokoTV and Showmax.
F1: The movie (Apple tv)
Genre: Sport/Action
Once Formula 1’s most promising driver in the 1990s, Sonny Hayes (played by Brad Pitt) saw his career cut short after a near-fatal crash. Thirty years later, he is lured back into the high-speed world he left behind, this time by a struggling underdog team, APXGP, desperate for a turnaround, they task him with mentoring their fiery young rookie, Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris). Hayes soon learns that redemption on the track is about more than raw speed—it’s about trust, resilience, and teamwork.
Ne Zha 2 (Prime video)
Genre: Fantasy/Animation
The epic continues in this wildly successful Chinese animation sequel. Born with untamed powers that even the gods fear, a rebellious young boy named Ne Zha struggles to find his place in the world. Despite being born to mortal parents, his destiny is tied to forces far greater than himself. When an ancient evil threatens to destroy humanity, Ne Zha must rise above his rage and chaos to embrace the hero he was meant to be.
Sin: blackout (Prime video)
Genre: Action/Crime
This crime drama highlights a nightclub owner who is forced to take unlawful action to protect her family when her husband gets arrested for drug trafficking; as allegiances change and danger escalates, she takes life-and-death decisions.
Hakeem: Seeking Justice
Genre: Action
When ex-military officer Hakeem returns home, he finds his entire family brutally murdered. Grief quickly turns into rage as he sets out on a relentless quest for vengeance. But what begins as a personal vendetta soon turns into a deeper conspiracy, one that exposes powerful enemies and a network of betrayal far bigger than he ever imagined.
The content provides a thrilling lineup for the weekend, featuring high-speed drama, gripping animations, and complex character stories across various streaming platforms.
"Owambe Thieves" is a Nollywood crime comedy available on platforms like Showmax and iRokoTV, highlighting a couple's entanglement in deception and politics following their greed at an elite party. "F1: The Movie" on Apple TV follows former Formula 1 driver Sonny Hayes, played by Brad Pitt, as he makes a comeback to mentor a young rookie, exploring themes of redemption beyond the racetrack.
On Prime Video, "Ne Zha 2" continues the saga of a powerful young boy confronting ancient evil in a fantastical animated setting, while "Sin: Blackout" focuses on a nightclub owner's desperate measures to protect her family amidst escalating danger. Lastly, "Hakeem: Seeking Justice" unfolds the story of an ex-military officer seeking vengeance for his murdered family, unveiling a far-reaching conspiracy. Each narrative is rich with themes of resilience, trust, and the pursuit of justice.
