Family
My Penguin Friend (2024)
Jean Reno drives this charming movie inspired by the true story of a heartbroken fisherman who forms an unlikely bond with a penguin he rescued from an oil spill.
Celebrate World Oceans Day with My Penguin Friend
My Penguin Friend director David Schurmann and actor Jean Reno explain how you shoot a penguin. Plus, explore our World Oceans Day watchlist of 25 wet and wild movies and series.
Not just a chat bot! Lupita Nyong’o on The Wild Robot
Lupita Nyong’o chats about how she worked with the DreamWorks team to breathe life and love in Roz, a robot stranded on an island of wild animals in the animated movie The Wild Robot.
The Wild Robot (2024)
A riveting and epic adventure written and directed by Chris Saunders. Voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, Roz, a robot stranded on a wild island, must adapt and confront her past to survive.
Watch the Barbie movie online, plus uplifting family films
Stream the Barbie movie on Showmax, along with other beautiful, empowering movies to watch with your little ones.
The best kids’ shows and movies to stream during school holidays
Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to during school holidays in April 2025, including blockbuster movies for the whole family.
Steve Carell vs Will Ferrell in Despicable Me 4
Get ready for a battle of egos as Maxime Le Mal sets his sights on his high school nemesis Gru. But first, Steve Carell and Will Ferrell dig into the psychology of supervillains.
The Despicable Me Collection
Relive the story of Gru, his family and the Minions in this collection of all four Despicable Me movies plus The Minions.
Tiddler (2024)
An animated adaptation of the Julia Donaldson-Axel Scheffler book that follows a little fish with a big imagination who entertains friends with tall tales.
Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)
Inside his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. But when he grows up, Harold finds he has much to learn about real life.
The Garfield Movie (2024)
Garfield is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! An unexpected reunion with his long-lost father forces Garfield and Odie into a high-stakes heist.
11 Christmas movies with love, sugar and spice from Africa
These 11 festive films from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria will remind you of the joys of home during the holidays.
Made in South Africa
The best kids’ movies to stream right now
Showmax has everything you need for the best family movie night, with blockbuster hits for kids of all ages – and adults who are kids at heart.
IF (2024)
A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.
Wonka (2023)
A young chocolatier, Willy Wonka, armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.
10 Julia Donaldson stories made real
One of the best-loved children’s authors, Julia Donaldson’s stories are even more magical on the screen.
Jack Black on Po’s wisdom in Kung Fu Panda 4
Po has a new mission that takes him into the big city. Jack Black, Viola Davis and the Kung Fu Panda 4 team tell us what’s in store.
SA animation directors celebrate an Emmy for Tabby McTat
Now streaming on Showmax, Tabby McTat won the Kids: Animation International Emmy, directed by Cape Town directors Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour.
South African
Arthur the King (2024)
An adventure racing team befriends a stray dog while competing in an endurance race in the Dominican Republic in this heart-warming movie.
Meet the colourful crew of Headspace
Meet the colourful characters behind the action-packed animation feature film Headspace, the most watched local film at SA cinemas last year.
Made in South Africa
Headspace (2023)
An alien invasion animation like no other, as miniature aliens want to take over the world!
Made in South Africa
Global Afro-pop superstar Yemi Alade to record theme song for Iyanu
The female-led Nigerian superhero series Iyanu, coming to Showmax across Africa in 2025, is created by award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Roye Okupe and produced by Lion Forge Entertainment.
Made in Nigeria
Showmax to stream Lion Forge Entertainment’s epic Nigerian superhero animation Iyanu across Africa
Showmax announces Iyanu, an animated series from Roye Okupe’s Nigerian superhero graphic novel, premiering in 2025. Produced by Lion Forge Entertainment.
Made in Nigeria
Migration’s journey behind the scenes
The production team behind animated adventure Migration take us behind the scenes to reveal how they captured the perfect waddle and quack.