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Stream the best sci-fi series on Showmax

Looking for something a little out of this world? Say no more. If you’re a sci-fi fanatic, we put this list of shows together just for you. And you can start watching them right now on Showmax.

So, prepare to escape reality and dive headfirst into the world of sci-fi with the incredible lineup that explores infinite possibilities - whether it’s space travel that seems out of reach right now, or a disturbing dystopian story that could be imminently realised in the world today.

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Gerard Butler as 'Big Nick' O'Brien and O’Shea Jackson Jr. as Donnie Wilson in Den of Thieves 2: Panthera. Photo Credit: Rico Torres.

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Rising star Lebohang Lephatsoana delves into Tumelo's turbulent journey in Youngins Season 3, premiering on Showmax on Friday, 19 September 2025.

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The Pitt, Hacks and Somebody Somewhere are among the stand-outs of the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards - all available to stream on Showmax.

Den of Thieves: Pantera is on Showmax

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From doubt to dynamo: Micky van de Ven's rise at Tottenham

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Catch the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch, live on Showmax Premier League.

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Gerard Butler as 'Big Nick' O'Brien and O’Shea Jackson Jr. as Donnie Wilson in Den of Thieves 2: Panthera. Photo Credit: Rico Torres.

Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr chat about Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

Expect “gorilla” war as Big Nick and Donnie team up in heist movie Den of Thieves 2: Pantera! “A silverback gorilla like Nick needs another silverback gorilla to wrestle with,” hints Gerard Butler.

Youngins S3 on Showmax

Lebohang Lephatsoana on Tumelo’s journey in Youngins

Rising star Lebohang Lephatsoana delves into Tumelo's turbulent journey in Youngins Season 3, premiering on Showmax on Friday, 19 September 2025.

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The Pitt, Hacks and Somebody Somewhere are among the stand-outs of the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards - all available to stream on Showmax.

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In this sequel, Big Nick gets ensnared by diamond thieves and the notorious Panther Mafia as he pursues the elusive career criminal Donnie Wilson.

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Showmax is proud to announce the streaming premiere of September 5, a gripping documentary that has earned a remarkable list of accolades.

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Ahead of the London derby between Spurs and West Ham, defender Micky van de Ven chats about his journey to the top.

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Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo predicts his former club will go on to win their 4th consecutive MTN8 title.

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