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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.

From doubt to dynamo: Micky van de Ven's rise at Tottenham
Ahead of the London derby between Spurs and West Ham, defender Micky van de Ven chats about his journey to the top.

Mhlongo's bold prediction: Pirates to clinch MTN8 Title for a fourth year running
Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo predicts his former club will go on to win their 4th consecutive MTN8 title.

Undugu S1
A poignant intervention reality series that seeks to address and resolve the most aggressive, intense sibling rivalries. Those rivalries that are long-standing, well-known, exposed, and potent.

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.

September 5 (2025)
This Oscar-nominated retelling of a historical tragedy follows the sports broadcasting crew that captured the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis.

Carey Priscilla dishes on The Mommy Club NBO drama
The MUA entrepreneur tells us all about the drama that went down on The Mommy Club NBO. All episodes are now streaming on Showmax.

Chicago Fire S13
Scorching hot drama that follows a group of dedicated firefighters in Chicago. House MD's Jesse Spencer stars.

Landman S1
Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) creates this enthralling Billy Bob Thornton lead drama set in the heart of Texas. Roughnecks and billionaires collide as everyone tries to get rich quick in the oil industry.

Glory awaits: From MTN8 Kings to Manchester's Crown, football's biggest stage is on Showmax
With some mouthwatering football fixtures on the horizon, Showmax Premier League has you covered with all the action.

Bea's Block S1
Join Bea and her friends as they spread kindness and build empathy through playful adventures in their community.

Is HBO’s Task “the best crime thriller of the year”?
Brad Ingelsby talks Task, HBO’s gritty crime thriller with Mark Ruffalo and Thuso Mbedu. New episodes Mondays on Showmax, express from the US.

Conclave (2024)
Secrets, drama, power, and faith collide when the Pope dies, leaving Cardinal Lawrence with the task of organising the conclave to elect a new Pope.

Task S1
Mark Ruffalo plays Special Agent Tom, who leads a task force in working-class Philadelphia to put an end to a string of violent robberies.

Art, money and power: a blueprint for The Brutalist
Writer-director Brady Corbet, actor Adrien Brody and the production team behind The Brutalist tease out the tense relationship between art, money and power.

The Brutalist (2024)
Adrien Brody delivers an Oscar-winning performance in this period drama about a visionary architect who meets a wealthy client who changes his life.

The best Premier League signings of 2025's summer window
With clubs busier than ever in the transfer market, is it shaping up to be one of the toughest seasons in the Premier League?

Behind the crime tape with Dog Man
Dav Pilkey and the Dog Man movie team open their case files to talk about how kittens and friendship could cure the World’s Most Evilest Cat.

Showmax Premier League weekly watchlist: 8-14 September 2025
Stream all Premier League and PSL games live on Showmax Premier League.

17 medical dramas to stream in an entertainment emergency
From New Amsterdam to The Good Doctor to House, these compelling medical shows are all streaming on Showmax.

Chicago Med S6-10
Another compelling instalment of the pulse-pounding medical drama about the courageous team of doctors at a trauma centre in Chicago.

Love Island USA S6-7
The American version of the hit show moves the action to Las Vegas, but the premise remains: the most beloved couple will sashay away with $100 000.

Dog Man (2025)
This charming and heartwarming animated adventure follows Dog Man - a dog and human hybrid - who must take down feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

Eddie Mbugua spills on bringing his villainous best in Reckless
Eddie Mbugua talks about playing the villainous role of James in Reckless S1, now streaming on Showmax.