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The Ninja Turtle Renaissance
The four turtles return in a brand-new movie adventure.
7 films to get you pumped for the Cape Town International Animation Festival
Celebrate the best in animation ahead of the Cape Town International Animation Festival, taking place from 27-28 April 2024.
How to set up a Showmax Profile for your kids
Make sure your kids are protected from inappropriate content using Showmax’s Profiles feature.
11 shows and movies for good vibes only
Looking for family-friendly fun? We’ve picked out 11 things to watch that are bright, colourful and filled with joy.
The best kids’ shows to stream during school holidays
Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to, including the first Showmax Original 2D animated series Twende and blockbuster movies for the whole family.
How Eric Musyoka brought gengetone and rhumba to Twende
Eric Musyoka created original music for Twende, Showmax’s first 2D animation, incorporating Kenyan music genres gengetone, rhumba and benga.
Twende S1
Twende follows the hilarious adventures of Twende and Nuru, two boda boda drivers in the vibrant East African city of Milima.
Junior Nyong’o on his voice acting role in Twende
Junior Nyong’o lends his voice to the lead character in the Showmax Original 2D animation landing on 1 December 2023.
Editor's pick for younger kids
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)
Javier Bardem stars in this charming musical comedy about a family who moves into a new house with a living, singing crocodile.
Abominable and The Invisible City S1
Set in modern-day Shanghai, the animated series follows Yi, Jin, and Peng as they venture out to a mythical world of creatures beyond Everest.
Fireman Sam S11-14
All about the daily adventures of Fireman Sam as he comes to the rescue of his friends and co-workers in perilous situations in the village of Pontypandy.
Superworm (2021)
Superworm is super-long and super-strong and is always saving the day. But who can save him when he is captured by the evil Wizard Lizard?
Editor's pick for older kids
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
Everyone’s favourite crime-fighting reptiles return. The turtles work to earn the love of New York while facing down an army of mutants.
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)
In this four-star family film, an ordinary teen discovers she’s underwater royalty.
Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir: The Movie (2023)
Two teens transformed into superheroes join forces to protect their city from a villain in this animated movie for the whole family.
Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky S1
Twins Dak and Leyla lead a team of five dragons on adventures to help the dragons and humans around their town of Huttsgalor.
Coming soon: Twende, a Showmax Original
Jay Jay: a Showmax Original animation
The best movies on Showmax
The Ninja Turtle Renaissance
The four turtles return in a brand-new movie adventure.
7 films to get you pumped for the Cape Town International Animation Festival
Celebrate the best in animation ahead of the Cape Town International Animation Festival, taking place from 27-28 April 2024.
How to set up a Showmax Profile for your kids
Make sure your kids are protected from inappropriate content using Showmax’s Profiles feature.
11 shows and movies for good vibes only
Looking for family-friendly fun? We’ve picked out 11 things to watch that are bright, colourful and filled with joy.
The best kids’ shows to stream during school holidays
Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to, including the first Showmax Original 2D animated series Twende and blockbuster movies for the whole family.
How Eric Musyoka brought gengetone and rhumba to Twende
Eric Musyoka created original music for Twende, Showmax’s first 2D animation, incorporating Kenyan music genres gengetone, rhumba and benga.
Twende S1
Twende follows the hilarious adventures of Twende and Nuru, two boda boda drivers in the vibrant East African city of Milima.
Junior Nyong’o on his voice acting role in Twende
Junior Nyong’o lends his voice to the lead character in the Showmax Original 2D animation landing on 1 December 2023.