My Father’s Shadow (2026)

My Father’s Shadow
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Domestic Box Office n/a
OpusData ID: 745680100
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Synopsis

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city’s magnitude and their father’s daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 6th, 2026 (Limited) by MUBI
International Releases: February 6th, 2026 (Limited) (Italy)
March 6th, 2026 (Limited), released as La Sombra de mi Padre (Spain)
March 25th, 2026 (Limited) (France)
Running Time: 94 minutes
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Keywords: Cannes Film Festival 2025
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Mubi
Production Countries: United Kingdom, Nigeria
Languages: English, Yoruba

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Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
France 3/25/2026 $0000$0
Italy 2/6/2026 $0000$0
Spain 3/6/2026 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

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Leading Cast

Sope Dirisu   
Godwin Egbo   

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Production and Technical Credits

Akinola Davies Jr.    Director

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Synopsis

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city’s magnitude and their father’s daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 6th, 2026 (Limited) by MUBI
International Releases: February 6th, 2026 (Limited) (Italy)
March 6th, 2026 (Limited), released as La Sombra de mi Padre (Spain)
March 25th, 2026 (Limited) (France)
Running Time: 94 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Cannes Film Festival 2025
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Mubi
Production Countries: United Kingdom, Nigeria
Languages: English, Yoruba

Leading Cast

Sope Dirisu   
Godwin Egbo   

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Akinola Davies Jr.    Director

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
France 3/25/2026 $0000$0
Italy 2/6/2026 $0000$0
Spain 3/6/2026 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.