Filmhouse Cinemas Responds to Machete Attack in Lagos

Filmhouse Cinemas released an official statement regarding a machete attack that took place outside one of its venues in Lagos during the early hours of Saturday, 29 August 2026. The cinema chain clarified that the incident occurred in the car park and was not connected to its regular operations.

The company is fully cooperating with relevant authorities who are leading the investigation into the attack. In their statement shared on social media, Filmhouse Cinemas paid tribute to two individuals who risked their safety to protect others during the incident.

The cinema did not disclose the identities of these individuals or the full circumstances of the attack, deferring to the ongoing investigation. Following the incident, Filmhouse Group announced that it has swiftly implemented additional precautionary measures across all its cinema locations nationwide to enhance safety.