South African moviegoers, here’s your simple guide to new movies showing this week.
We list each title with a short, plain-language synopsis and the main cast. After the list, there’s one section that explains how to watch at Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro, plus this week’s verified rewards and deals you can use at checkout.
New movies coming to cinemas from Friday, 7 November 2025
I Wish You All the Best (Drama)
A non-binary teen is kicked out after coming out to ultra-religious parents.
They move in with an estranged sister and try to keep a low profile at school. Things start to change when they meet a proudly bisexual classmate who brings hope and support.
- Director: Tommy Dorfman
- Cast: Alexandra Daddario, Amy Landecker, Corey Fogelmanis, Miles Gutiérrez-Riley
Predator: Badlands (Sci-fi / Action)
In the future, on a remote planet, a young Predator is cast out by his clan.
He joins forces with Thia and sets off to find the “ultimate adversary,” testing courage, loyalty and survival.
- Directors: Dan Trachtenberg, Richard Cowan, Joshua Watkins
- Cast: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi
SPECTRE — Throwback Cinema (Ster-Kinekor only)
A cryptic message drags James Bond into a face-off with a hidden organisation called SPECTRE.
While M fights political battles to keep MI6 alive, Bond peels back layers of lies to expose an old enemy.
- Directors (unit/production credits): Sam Mendes, Susie Jones, Jayne-Ann Tenggren, Nicoletta Mani, Alexander Witt, Eric Calatayud
- Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista
HAQ (Ster-Kinekor only)
1980s India: after her husband abandons the family, Shazia Bano takes him to court. Her case becomes a national flashpoint about faith, women’s rights and justice.
- Directors: Suparn Verma, Ashish Prashar, Manya Mirchandani
- Cast: Yami Gautam, Emraan Hashmi, Danish Husain, Sheeba Chaddha
Mary J. Blige: For My Fans (Concert film)
The Grammy-winning icon’s first headlining show at New York’s Madison Square Garden is captured for the big screen. Expect a career-spanning set, personal stories and surprise guests.
- Featuring: Mary J. Blige
Boonie Bears: Time Twist (Nu Metro only)
Vick, a burnt-out programmer, is offered a chance to change his life.
His choice creates a new timeline where his bear friends, Briar and Bramble, vanish. To fix things, Vick jumps between timelines to reunite with his friends and restore his true path.
- Director: Lin Yongchang
- Cast: Chris Boike, Patrick Freeman, Kieran Katarey
How to book a movie in South Africa
1) Pick your chain and cinema
Use the official websites/apps: Ster-Kinekor (SK Club, IMAX, Cine Prestige) and Nu Metro (Xtreme, VIP, 4DX). Choose your city, then your cinema, and look for Friday, 7 November listings.
2) Choose time and format
Standard 2D is common; some titles may offer premium formats (e.g., IMAX/Xtreme/VIP) depending on site.
Prices and availability differ per cinema; check your showtime before you pay.
3) Apply rewards at checkout (verified 2 Nov 2025)
Ster-Kinekor
- Half-Price Tuesday (SK Club): SK’s T&Cs define it as “50% off 1 movie ticket per show time on any Tuesday,” including 2D, 3D, Cine Prestige and IMAX. Free to join.
- SK Subscription Club: Fan Club lists 4 tickets/month + 20% off a regular combo; Morvies/Unlimited lists R399 p/m with up to 5 movies/day (1 ticket per show).
- Epic Deal (promo bundle): Ticket + regular popcorn + 650 ml drink (check current price/availability on SK’s promo page).
- Discovery Vitality at SK: Vitality states half-price for 2D/3D/Cinema Nouveau and 25% off IMAX/Cine Prestige; Vitality Kids (2–18) watch free before 19:00 on weekdays once the Kids Health Review is done.
Nu Metro
- Scene Club (free): Earn 10 points per R1 on tickets/snacks and redeem points on future purchases.
- Nedbank x Nu Metro: Partners page describes 50% off regular 2D/3D and VIP, 60% off Xtreme, plus 50% off a medium popcorn-and-soda combo (participating sites and exclusions apply). With pricing updates from November, always check the partner/T&Cs pages while booking.
- Price Matters / weekly specials: Nu Metro’s price board highlights ongoing value (e.g., Wowza Wednesday and site-specific deals). Check your cinema’s price page before you pay.
Note: Deals can vary by cinema and may change without notice. Confirm eligibility and the final price on the payment screen.
