Movies
Dear Santa (2024)
When a boy mistakenly writes to Satan instead of Santa Claus, he summons the devil (Jack Black), who offers him three wishes for his soul.
The King of Kings (2025)
A devoted father vividly recalls Jesus' life through storytelling while guiding his son on a transformative journey.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’s South African stunts
Tom Cruise, director Christopher McQuarrie, and Durban-born stunt co-ordinator Wade Eastwood unpack the Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’s death-defying biplane stunts.
Made in South Africa
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)
The spy escapades of Ethan Hunt and the IMF come to an end. They must stop a rogue AI called The Entity before it destroys the world.
The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland (2024)
A starry holiday animation with an Alice in Wonderland twist. St Nick goes to Wonderland to save Christmas after the Queen of Hearts outlaws it.
Dìdi (2024)
Follow 13-year-old Chris Wang as he navigates his identity, first love, friendships, and family life during the summer of 2008.
Novocaine (2025)
A banker with a genetic disorder that prevents him from feeling pain goes on a one-man rescue mission after the girl he likes is kidnapped.
Made in South Africa
Novocaine: the US box office hit shot in Cape Town
Nathan Caine stars in the US box office hit Novocaine, shot in SA and premiering this Sunday at 8PM on M-Net and on Showmax from 1 December.
Juror #2 (2024)
A juror in a murder trial struggles with a moral dilemma as he hides a secret that could sway the verdict in this compelling courtroom drama.
Piece By Piece (2024)
Grammy-winning artist Pharrell Williams's life gets a bold LEGO twist. It is a vibrant mix of music, a celebration of creativity, and storytelling that will captivate you.
Last Breath (2025)
Woody Harrelson and Simu are in a race against time in this thrilling true story that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crew.
Caddo Lake (2024)
When a girl disappears on Caddo Lake, a series of past deaths and disappearances begin to link together, altering a broken family's history.
Black Bag (2025)
Michael Fassbender faces the ultimate test of loyalty in espionage movie Black Bag, about a spy whose wife might be the mole he's tasked to find.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)
The epic anime prequel to The Lord of the Rings franchise. Hera, King Helm's daughter, must lead the fight against an enemy seeking vengeance.
Inside spy movie Black Bag
Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, director Steven Soderbergh and writer David Koepp give us a top-secret peek inside their new spy movie Black Bag.
Horror countdown: 31 days of Halloween
Get ready for Showmax's epic countdown to Halloween this October. From supernatural thrills to chilling horrors, there's something for everyone.Stream now on Showmax.
Iyanu: The Age of Wonders (2025)
When Meje, the living embodiment of the seven deadly sins, threatens the land, young warriors Dara and Ishe must prevent an age of darkness.
Made in Nigeria
Just believe: 10 faith-based movies to stream
Need some inspiration? Stream these moving, heartfelt films about healing, love and faith on Showmax.
June Squibb wins Best Actress award at age 95 for Thelma
Thelma, starring Oscar nominee June Squibb in her first lead role, lands on Showmax on Monday, 22 September.
Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr chat about Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Expect “gorilla” war as Big Nick and Donnie team up in heist movie Den of Thieves 2: Pantera! “A silverback gorilla like Nick needs another silverback gorilla to wrestle with,” hints Gerard Butler.
Den of Thieves: Pantera (2025)
In this sequel, Big Nick gets ensnared by diamond thieves and the notorious Panther Mafia as he pursues the elusive career criminal Donnie Wilson.
Showmax presents September 5: A riveting look at a pivotal moment in news history
Showmax is proud to announce the streaming premiere of September 5, a gripping documentary that has earned a remarkable list of accolades.
Made in South Africa
17 movies where life writes the plot
Watch actress Kate Winslet pick up the camera to play photographer Lee Miller, then stream 16 more movies that are snapshots of real people’s lives.