Kids
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.
The best kids’ shows and movies to stream during school holidays
Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to this December holiday, including blockbuster movies for the whole family.
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.
Knuckles S1
From the world of Sonic the Hedgehog, follow Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery. Knuckles agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
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 Ninja Turtle Renaissance
The four turtles return in a brand-new movie adventure.
Justice League: Warworld (2023)
An action-packed fantasy animation. Transported to a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman must form a resistance and lead the planet to freedom.
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.
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.
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.