17 March 2023
The Harry Potter Boxset
Embrace the magic and binge the complete Harry Potter boxset with all eight epic movies of the multiple Oscar-nominated fantasy saga. Together, the Harry Potter movies are the third highest-grossing film franchise of all time, with a global gross of over $7.7 billion. On the small screen, it still holds the record for the most-watched franchise in TV history, with over 1.3 billion viewings to date.
Stream all the Harry Potter movies on Showmax now:
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – The story begins as an orphan discovers his real identity and incredible destiny.
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Harry and his friends discover a dark presence at Hogwarts.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Who is friend and who is foe? The story continues as Harry faces a dangerous escaped convict.
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – Harry is chosen as champion in the Tri-Wizard tournament – but there’s a hidden evil at play.
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – In the fifth film, the Order of the Phoenix, a secret organisation founded by Albus Dumbledore, tells Harry that the Ministry of Magic refuses to believe Voldemort is gathering strength. The friends find themselves enmeshed in a conspiracy.
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – The danger mounts as Harry and his friends embark on a quest to find the true identity of the owner of a book of dark magic.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part One – Danger surrounds this thrilling penultimate instalment. The battle has begun and Harry discovers a way to destroy Voldemort.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two – In the jaw-dropping final battle, Harry must use all his skills and courage to defeat Voldemort and the Death Eaters.
Watch the Fantastic Beasts movies on Showmax
Two of the prequel movies, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, are both available to stream on Showmax from 27 March 2023. Follow the young Albus Dumbledore and wizard Newt Scamander as they fight to curb the destructive power of Gellert Grindelwald.
Original African stories by local talent
Untying Kantai
Untying Kantai follows King Kantai, a man who has spent 30 years of his life working hard to provide for his family, only to be conned out of his life savings. Stream from 9 May, with new episodes weekly.
Big Girl Small World
Stream the new Kenyan romcom series Big Girl Small World from 8 May, with new episodes every week.
Empini S1
Stream the Showmax Original drama series Empini from 23 May 2024.
Original Sin: My Son The Killer
Original Sin: My Son The Killer follows the murder of Andrea Venter by Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, who then went on the run from South Africa to Brazil.
Tracking Thabo Bester
From the makers of Devilsdorp and the director of Convict Conman comes the true-crime documentary South Africa has been waiting for. All the episodes are streaming on Showmax.
The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. All episodes now streaming.
Koek S1
The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel. All the episodes are streaming on Showmax.
Ekhaya Backpackers S1
Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers. All the episodes are now streaming.
Inspiration for your next movie marathon
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Transformers movies on Showmax: ranked
All seven Transformers movies are ready to stream on Showmax, including the 2007 original and the latest, Rise of the Beasts.
DC superhero movies on Showmax: ranked
See the ranked list of DC superhero movies now streaming on Showmax, including the feel-good Shazam! Fury of the Gods.