Kids
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.
The Famous Five S1
Five daring young explorers encounter action-packed adventures and remarkable mysteries that bring them closer together as friends.
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.
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 book-to-screen adaptations for kids
These series and movies for kids of all ages bring imagination to life as characters step off the page and onto the screen in Wonka, Tabby McTat, His Dark Materials and more.
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.
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
Po is chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace in the fourth instalment. He must train a new Dragon Warrior while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon master villains.
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
Tabby McTat (2023)
A delightful animated movie about friendship and loyalty. Tabby McTat and his busker friend Fred charm crowds with their harmonious duets until an unexpected separation tears them apart.
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
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.
Migration (2023)
A fun, exciting animation from the creators of Minions, Sing, and Despicable Me. Take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a family of ducks on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.
Cats in the Museum (2023)
A young cat and a mouse escape from a flood and end up at a museum. There, they meet an elite feline squad that protects artwork.
Knuckles Season 1: Idris Elba gets seriously silly
Idris Elba, executive producer and the voice of an echidna warrior in the Sonic spinoff series Knuckles, joins a host of serious actors undercover.