Kids
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.
The best kids’ shows and movies to stream during school holidays
Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to, including blockbuster movies for the whole family and the smash-hit Sonic spin-off series Knuckles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fright Krewe (2023)
Set in contemporary New Orleans, horror-loving teen Soleil is a high school student by day, and a tour guide for local haunts by night.
Twende S1
Twende follows the hilarious adventures of Twende and Nuru, two boda boda drivers in the vibrant East African city of Milima.
Made in Kenya
Twende, the first Showmax Original 2D animation, lands 1 December 2023
Ahead of the launch of the first five episodes of Twende, Showmax’s first Original 2D animation, we chatted to showrunner Greig Cameron.
Made in Kenya
South African animation directors up for iEmmy; win NHK Japan Prize
The multi-award-winning children’s film The Smeds and the Smoos, streaming on Showmax, is nominated for International Emmy Award for Best Kids’ Animation, and has won NHK Japan Prize for Best Preschool Media.
South African
Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet (2022)
An adventure-filled animation. After Tad accidentally unleashes a curse that endangers his friends, he sets out to reverse it.
6 epic, fierce and fun-filled animated adventures
Explore some of the most epic animated movies now available to stream on Showmax, including Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
The charming, swashbuckling Puss in Boots is down to the last of his nine lives. He sets out to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.
What to do with a crocodile like Lyle
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is great fun for the whole family. But be warned, this movie will make you want a crocodile of your very own at home!
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.