Sci-fi

The Last Of Us S2 on Showmax

10 things to know before watching The Last of Us Season 2

As the new season takes a five-year leap into the future, we recap what you need to know from The Last of Us Season 1, from a guide to the Infected, cults, militias and communities, to who still know about Ellie’s immunity. 

The Last of Us S2 is on Showmax

The Last of Us S1-2

Joel and Ellie, a pair connected through the harshness of the world they live in, are forced to endure brutal circumstances and ruthless killers on a trek across post-pandemic America.

Bella Ramsey as Ellie in The Last Of US S2 on Showmax

The Last of Us co-creator on why we all feel so protective of Ellie

Emmy winner Craig Mazin, co-creator and executive producer of The Last of Us, discusses why audiences feel so protective of Ellie. The new season premieres on M-Net and Showmax from 14 April 2025.

Breathe is on Showmax

Breathe (2024)

Air-supply is scarce in the near future, forcing a mother and daughter to fight to survive when two strangers arrive desperate for an oxygenated haven.

Dune Part Two on Showmax

Dune: Part Two (2024)

The second instalment in an epic two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed novel. Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge.

Dune Part Two is on Showmax

Dune: Part Two – what lies ahead for Paul and Chani?  

Dune: Part Two’s leads Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and director Denis Villeneuve discuss their fates and the nitty-gritty of riding a sandworm across the desert.

Dune: Prophecy on Showmax

Showrunner Alison Schapker on Dune: Prophecy

The Dune: Prophecy showrunner talks about creating the HBO series, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Monday until 23 December.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Showmax

We rate 11 aliens from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is bringing wonder back to space exploration. But with each new alien encounter comes the possibility of getting eggs laid in you!

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Showmax

Meet the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds crew

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is bringing wonder back to space exploration as a crew of familiar friends and new characters join a five-year mission to explore the universe.

Dune: Prophecy S1 on Showmax

Jodhi May on playing Empress Natalya in Dune: Prophecy

Jodhi May tells us about playing “fearless” Empress in Dune: Prophecy. New episodes land on Showmax express from the US at 21:30 every Monday.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1 on Showmax

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1-2

Venture into the unknown with Captain Pike, Spock, Number One and the USS Enterprise crew a decade before Captain Kirk’s legendary five-year mission.

Grace van Dien stars as Ella in The Fix

Welcome to dystopia: 7 sci-fi movies that feel close to home

From The Fix to Civil War, 7 dystopian sci-fi films are now streaming on Showmax, ready to transport you to a world that’s more recognisable than you’d like.

Dune: Prophecy on Showmax

Dune: Prophecy’s 10 000-year timeline meets its match

From Dune: Prophecy, to Yellowstone, to Transformers, we break down what happens in 7 movies’ and series’ biggest storytelling time jumps.

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Dune: Prophecy on Showmax

Dune: Prophecy S1

Power lies in the shadows in this HBO sci-fi epic set 10 000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, following the creators of the female order, the Bene Gesserit.

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Grace van Dien stars as Ella in The Fix

The Fix (2024)

In a dystopian future, a troubled model takes an illicit new party drug and suffers a shocking transformation – then discovers she may be the key to saving the human race.

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Daniel Sharman and Grace van Dien star in The Fix

Hollywood stars rave about Cape Town ahead of The Fix premiere

Hollywood stars Grace van Dien and Daniel Sharman, who star in the Showmax Original film The Fix, rave about Cape Town ahead of the film’s premiere on Halloween.

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Must-watch trailer: local sci-fi Showmax Original film The Fix

Kelsey Egan talks about writing and directing The Fix, opening film at MIPAfrica. Premieres on 31 October on Showmax.

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Monolith on Showmax

Monolith (2022)

When a disgraced journalist turns to podcasting to salvage her career, she uncovers a strange conspiracy theory.

Monolith on Showmax

Decoding the Monolith for sci-fi fans

Not since 2001: A Space Odyssey has a big, black monolith provoked such head scratching for sci-fi fans. Fortunately the film Monolith’s director, writer and producer are here to help.

Grace van Dien, Daniel Sharman and Nicole Fortuin star in The Fix

Showmax Original sci-fi The Fix to open MIPAfrica

Showmax announces its adrenaline-fueled original The Fix, which is set to have its African premiere on 2 September as the opening night film at MIPAfrica, part of FAME Week Africa.

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Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song and Caitlin Bassett as Addison in Quantum Leap S2

5 Quantum Leaps with Dr Song

As well as leapfrogging around history, Quantum Leap Season 2 takes us everywhere from witch trials in the 1690s to Egypt in the 1960s. Let’s go! 

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Caitlin Bassett as Addison, Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song in Quantum Leap S2 on Showmax

Quantum Leap S2

As lead physicist Ben Song takes an unauthorised leap into 1985, the Quantum Leap team have to figure out how to get him back.

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Resident Alien S3 on Showmax

Crash-land into the wide-eyed wonder of Resident Alien

Alan Tudyk leads this sci-fi comedy drama based on the Dark Horse comic book series. Now streaming on Showmax.

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Jenna Lamia as Judy Cooper and Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle in Resident Alien S3

Resident Alien S1-3

Is humanity worth saving? This is the dilemma faced by a crash-landed alien who assumes the identity of a small-town doctor who solves crimes.

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