Showmax kids

Here are four reasons to start enjoying Showmax with your kids.

Kids' content from the best networks

Showmax has an extensive collection of shows and movies for children of all ages, featuring the best shows from Nickelodeon, Moonbug, CAKE, BBC and more.

Popular characters kids will love

Younger kids will find their favourite characters from series including Paw Patrol, My Little Pony, Cocomelon, Peppa Pig, Shaun the Sheep and LEGO City Adventures. Older kids won't be left out as they tune into Henry Danger, Victorious, Find Me in Paris, Adventure Time, The Thundermans, Monster High and Trolls.

Family movies to enjoy together

Showmax is packed with animated and live-action movies for kids of all ages, from Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo and Zog to Boss Baby, Jungle Beat and The Croods. There are also beautiful nature documentaries, including Africa's Wild Horizons and Shark with Steve Backshall.

Stream safely using Kids Profiles

Showmax lets you set up multiple profiles from a single account. Set up a Kids Profile for your children and they'll only be able to see the shows and movies suitable for kids in their age group. For extra security, enable Parental Control which allows you to set a PIN to limit access to age-restricted content. Here's how to set up a kids profile.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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 most watched local film at South African cinemas last year, Headspace.

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.

Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) now streaming on Showmax

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.

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.

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Editor's pick for younger kids

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.

Abominable and the Invisible City on Showmax

Abominable and The Invisible City S1

Set in modern-day Shanghai, the animated series follows Yi, Jin, and Peng as they venture out to a mythical world of creatures beyond Everest.

Animated image depicting the characters of Fireman Sam S14

Fireman Sam S11-14

All about the daily adventures of Fireman Sam as he comes to the rescue of his friends and co-workers in perilous situations in the village of Pontypandy.

Julia Donaldson's Superworm is on Showmax

Superworm (2021)

Superworm is super-long and super-strong and is always saving the day. But who can save him when he is captured by the evil Wizard Lizard?

Editor's pick for older kids

Headspace (2023)

An alien invasion animation like no other, as miniature aliens want to take over the world!

Made in South Africa

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.

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.

Coming soon: Twende, a Showmax Original

Jay Jay: a Showmax Original animation

The best movies on Showmax

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.

First

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.

First

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

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

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 most watched local film at South African cinemas last year, Headspace.

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.

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.

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.

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