Watch trailer of the sequel, out in cinemas on December 15

Guess what people? The Wedding Party 2 is almost here!

In a press statement released today, Monday October 2, 2017, The Wedding Party 2 will be in cinemas on December 15, 2017.

According to The ELFIKE Film Collective, a partnership between EbonyLife Films, FilmOne Distribution, Inkblot Productions and Koga Studios, the sequel of the box office hit will be out just in time for Christmas.

The sequel is officially titled "The Wedding Party 2 – Destination Dubai". With the cast of the original film returning for another wedding, the sequel to the Nollywood’s biggest-ever movie promises to be even more colourful and twice as funny, with jaw-dropping scenes from one of the world’s favourite holiday destinations.

Mo Abudu, CEO, EbonyLife Films, is excited about the new teaser and poster. “Fans now have a taste of the awesome movie that’s coming. It has been a labour of love and we look forward to the release in December,” she said.

According to Moses Babatope, COO, FilmOne Distribution, “This is going to be the biggest release of 2017, opening on multiple screens in every cinema in Nigeria. We are working hard to ensure that everyone who wants to see the movie will be able to get a ticket.”

It is evident that, like the first movie, this sequel remains a high-quality, well-made production that simultaneously entertains and raises the standard of filmmaking in Nollywood. Fans will not be disappointed.

The Wedding Party released in 2016 grossed over N400m at the box office.