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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 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.
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.
Editor's pick for younger kids
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.
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.
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.
Zog (2018)
Zog is a young dragon determined to do well at Dragon School, where he learns about flying, roaring and breathing fire. But poor Zog experiences a few challenges along the way, many caused by his clumsiness. Based on the Julia Donaldson picture book.
Editor's pick for older 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.
The Famous Five S1
Five daring young explorers encounter action-packed adventures and remarkable mysteries that bring them closer together as friends.
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.
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.
Stream Twende, a Showmax Original
Jay Jay: a Showmax Original animation
The best movies on Showmax
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 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.
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.