The best kids’ shows to stream right now
Browse all series nowWith a humungous range of the most popular series and movies for toddlers, pre-schoolers, tweens and teens, Showmax is set to become your new best friend.
Your kids will go crazy for these series and movies, whether they’re two, five, seven or 17 years old. They’re all available to stream right now on Showmax.
Toddlers and pre-schoolers
Moominvalley
Moomintroll and his friends venture beyond the idyllic setting of Mooninvalley to explore the distant and magical lands that reside beyond it. Watch now »
Esme and Roy
Relatable monster adventures take little viewers on a journey full of heart, humour and learning. Watch now »
Cocomelon
Cocomelon’s toe-tapping songs help preschoolers learn letters, numbers, animal sounds, colors, and more. Watch now »
Book Hungry Bears
The Book Hungry Bears love to share stories. Join them on incredible journeys to discover new books and interesting characters. Perfect for younger children. Watch now »
Paw Patrol
Ryder and his pup pack, including firefighter-in-training Marshall and wannabe police-dog Chase, spring to action to save the day in Adventure Bay. Whenever you’re in trouble, just yelp for help! Watch now »
Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Special
When a mysterious meteor crash lands in Adventure Bay, the Paw Patrol pups gain special powers. These really come in handy as they have to race against time to rescue Ryder and save the day. Watch now »
The Snail and the Whale
Adapted from the picture book by Julia Donaldson, The Snail and the Whale tells the beautiful story of an unlikely friendship that forms when a snail hitches a ride for an incredible journey on the tail of a humpback whale. Watch now »
Disney’s Ducktales
Based on the original Emmy-winning series treasured by a generation of viewers, the animated comedy-adventure series chronicles the high-flying adventures of Duckburg’s most famous trillionaire – Uncle Scrooge. Watch now »
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Monster truck Blaze uses science, technology, engineering and maths to help his friends out of sticky situations. He also finds a way to teach cheater Crusher a lesson. Watch now »
Primary schoolers
Trollstopia S1
TrollsTopia takes place immediately following the events in Trolls World Tour. Now that Poppy knows there are other musical trolls, she bottles up her endless positivity and invites delegates from every troll tribe in the forest to live together in harmony in a grand experiment she calls TrollsTopia! Watch now »
Trolls World Tour
Trolls just want to have fun! Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake are back for another musical adventure. As Queen Poppy and Branch, they are on a quest to save all the Troll kingdoms from a power-hungry ruler. Watch this smash-hit sequel first on Showmax »
Madagascar: A Little Wild
DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar: A Little Wild follows the early years of the Madagascar movie franchise’s heroes – Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo – as they grow up in a rescue habitat at the Central Park Zoo. Watch now »
Looney Tunes Cartoons S1
They’re daffier, crazier, and loonier than ever, with 20 all-new episodes (and more in the pipeline) that see Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester and Tweety, the Road Runner and other favourites up to their old antics with hilarious misadventures inspired by the original classic Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. Watch now »
Go Away Unicorn! S1
Go Away, Unicorn! follows the adventures of Alice and her exuberant unicorn as they learn to embrace their differences and realise friendships are often found in the unlikeliest of places. Watch now »
Jungle Beat: The Movie
An alien crash-lands near the colourful African Jungle. His new animal friends need to teach him about friendship before his Space Conqueror father can take over the planet. Watch now » (The Zulu version is also on Showmax – watch here.)
Who’s There?
In each episode of this educational series from Da Vinci TV, a boy and his dog are transferred to a different country. They explore local history, myths, and amazing places. Watch now »
DC Super Hero Girls
Follow the adventures of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Green Lantern and other superheroes from their early teenage years. Watch now »
Steven Universe Future S6
After saving the universe, Steven is still at it, tying up every loose end. But as he runs out of other people’s problems to solve, he’ll finally have to face his own. Created by Cartoon Network. Watch now »
Abominable (2019)
Three teenagers encounter a young Yeti and want to help him find his way back home to the highest point on Earth. But a cunning businessman and an evil zoologist, who want the Yeti for themselves, are hot on their heels. Watch now »
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Inseparable besties Hiccup and the big screen’s most adorable dragon ever, Toothless, are back for their final adventure in the beloved Dreamworks threequel inspired by Cressida Cowell’s best-selling book series. Watch now »
LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar S1
This LEGO prequel to the 2015 film Jurassic World is also a direct followup to Lego Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit TV special (so watch that first). Legend of Isla Nublar sees newly hired animal behaviorist Owen Grady and Assistant Manager Claire Dearing having to wrangle runaway dinosaurs, ongoing expansion of the park, unpredictable weather and an impulsive boss, and that’s before the trouble starts. Watch now »
LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu S1-10
Follow Kai, Jay, Cole and Zane’s journeys to master their elemental powers and Spinjitzu weapons so that they can protect the land of Ninjago. The LEGO Movie 1 and The LEGO Movie 2, LEGO City Adventures, LEGO Jurassic Park: The Secret Exhibit, LEGO Nexo Knights, the LEGO Movie 2 and loads of other LEGO titles are also on Showmax. Watch now »
Polly Pocket
Polly inherits a magic locket that allows her to shrink to four inches tall and embraces her pocket-sized powers. It turns out that being small is big fun for Polly and her pals. Watch now »
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles S1
Four ninja turtles, mutated by a mysterious alien substance, must rise up out of the sewers and defend their city against evil forces from both the past and present. Watch now »
My Little Pony Equestria Girls: The Specials Collection
Step through a magic mirror to Equestria, a world where the famous ponies become human girls. Led by Princess Twilight Sparkle, they are always there for each other, in this collection of five special movies. Watch now »
Barbie: Dreamtopia
Barbie and her little sister Chelsea travel through the whimsical worlds of Dreamtopia. Through the eyes of Chelsea’s imagination, viewers explore delicious and delightful worlds and meet colorful characters who live there. The Barbie: Dreamtopia movie and a whole bunch of other Barbie movies are also on Showmax. Watch now »
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Prince Zuko, a young Firebender whose mission in life is to capture the Avatar, tracks Aang down to the Southern Water Tribe village where Katara and Sokka live. Watch now »
Tweens and teens
Totally Spies S1-6
Three teenage girls from Beverly Hills attempt to balance their lives as high school (later university) students with their undercover work as super-spies, battling an array of bizarre criminals. Watch now »
Victorious
One of the most addictive and most binge-watched shows on Showmax, Victorious is about a 16-year-old aspiring pop star called Tori Vega (played by Victoria Justice) and her friends attending the prestigious high school Hollywood Arts. Watch now »
Endlings S1
Set in a near future, Endlings centers around four foster children who discover they’re not alone following the disappearance of the last elephant on Earth. Watch now »
Mia and the White Lion
Mia’s parents own a lion farm, and she has had a close bond with a white lion called Charlie since he was a cub. When she discovers a secret about her father, it’s up to Mia to save Charlie from trophy hunters. Watch now »
Disney’s The Evermoor Chronicles
Tara moves from the US to Evermoor, a small English village. She soon discovers there are many mysteries to solve – not the least of which is her true identity! Watch now »
Make It Pop
Feel the musical vibes when three teenage girls at boarding school together start their own K-pop group in this fun-filled, pop-loving comedy series with all the right beats! Watch now »
Find Me In Paris
A young ballet dancer from 1905 is transported into the 21st century with the power of a magical necklace. While her boyfriend looks for a way to bring her back, she must find a way to fit in and dodge the sinister time agents. Watch now »
Jamie Johnson
There are three seasons of this BBC show to binge-watch on Showmax, about a talented young footballer and his life at school. Watch now »
100 Things To Do Before High School
When CJ Martin’s brother tells her that high school isn’t much fun, she sets out to tick off some crazy adventures on her middle-school bucket list with her two best friends, Fenwick and Crispo. Watch now »
The Hardy Boys
Rohan Campbell and Alex Elliot play brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, who move to a new town when their mother dies. Except Mama Hardy didn’t die in an accident like the police believe – it was murder and it’s somehow connected to the work that their detective dad Fenton (James Tupper) does investigating a potential organised crime syndicate that’s moved into their little town of Bridgeport. Watch now »
The Secret Garden
A troubled orphaned girl is sent to live with her uncle – and finds something magical hidden in his home. The latest adaptation of the beloved Frances Hodgson Burnett novel, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters. Watch now »
