Entertainment
Lupita Nyong’o confirmed for dual role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
Lupita Nyong'o is confirmed to play both Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra in Nolan's 'The Odyssey', out 17 July 2026 in IMAX.
Entertainment
Mortal Kombat 2 opens to $63 million globally but gets knocked out by The Devil Wears Prada 2 at number one
'Mortal Kombat 2' box office opening weekend hit $63M globally but lost number one to 'Devil Wears Prada 2'. What the result means for the franchise.
Cinema
Michael Jackson biopic approaches $500m worldwide as Jaafar Jackson’s third weekend begins
The Michael Jackson biopic is tracking to cross $500m worldwide in its third weekend, having already become the second biggest music biopic ever at the box office.
Cinema
The Devil Wears Prada 2 smashes box office records with $233m global opening
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' opened to $233m globally, breaking records for Meryl Streep and female-skewing films. It's already in SA cinemas.
Cinema
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now in South African cinemas
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is now open in SA cinemas. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return 20 years after the original. Here is what to know.
Entertainment
Mortal Kombat 2 first reactions land as film positions itself as the sequel fans actually wanted
First reactions to 'Mortal Kombat II' are in ahead of its 8 May 2026 release, and critics are calling it the sequel gaming fans actually wanted.
Entertainment
The Devil Wears Prada 2 earns early buzz ahead of May 1 cinema release
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' releases 1 May 2026 with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt. Early press reactions are positive.
Entertainment
‘Verity’ trailer: Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson face off in Colleen Hoover’s darkest story
The first 'Verity' teaser is out. Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson star in the Colleen Hoover thriller, releasing 2 October 2026. Watch the trailer.
Animation
Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens to $372.5 million globally, anchors tentpole season
Super Mario Galaxy Movie smashes box office with $372.5 million global debut, becoming 2026's biggest opening and proving video game adaptations drive major theatrical revenue.
Entertainment
Zendaya leads the chaos in ‘The Drama’ trailer as wedding spirals out of control
Zendaya takes centre stage in the newly released trailer for 'The Drama', a relationship comedy that unravels days before a wedding.
Entertainment
How the X-Men teaser locks Avengers: Doomsday into place
Marvel Studios has officially released the X-Men–focused Avengers: Doomsday teaser, confirming the mutants’ central role in the build-up to the December 2026 crossover event.
Entertainment
Netflix movies and shows to expect in January 2026
Netflix kicks off 2026 with romance adaptations, crime thrillers, stand-up specials, reality TV returns and a new season of 'Bridgerton'.
Entertainment
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Thor teaser breakdown: Why Marvel just reset the God of Thunder’s entire arc
The second 'Avengers: Doomsday' teaser focuses on Thor, using grief, fatherhood and legacy to quietly escalate the stakes of Marvel’s multiversal endgame.
Entertainment
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teaser finally drops as Marvel maps the long road to December 2026
The Russo Brothers have released the first 'Avengers: Doomsday' teaser, confirming major returns and officially beginning Marvel’s long build-up to its December 2026 release.
Entertainment
Showmax movies, doccies and shows coming in December 2025
Showmax’s December 2025 lineup features blockbuster premieres, festive specials, new local originals, and the Carling Cup Final live.
Entertainment
Netflix movies and shows to expect in December 2025
Netflix has unveiled its December 2025 lineup, featuring holiday movies, high-stakes dramas, and major live events including Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua.
Entertainment
Lionsgate releases first ‘Michael’ trailer: Here’s everything we know about the movie
Lionsgate has dropped the first trailer for 'Michael', the long-awaited biopic about Michael Jackson, showing Jaafar Jackson’s striking transformation into the King of Pop.
Cinema
New movies coming to cinemas this week: 3 – 7 November 2025
A slate of new movies is movies showing this week in South Africa (3–7 Nov 2025), with Friday’s openings ranging from YA drama to concert films and throwbacks.
Disney Plus
Disney+ movies and shows coming in November 2025
Disney+ has released its November 2025 lineup, including new originals like 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie', 'All’s Fair', and 'The Beatles Anthology'.
Entertainment
Netflix movies and shows to expect in November 2025
Netflix has unveiled its November 2025 catalogue, headlined by 'Stranger Things Season 5', a 'Jake Paul vs Tank Davis' live bout, and a mix of festive films, music docs, and international thrillers.
Cinema
New movies coming to cinemas this week: 27 – 31 October 2025
A slate of new movies is showing this week in South Africa (27–31 Oct 2025), with Friday bringing fresh openings plus a mid-week concert film—here’s what’s new, who’s in it, and the current cinema deals.
Box Office
‘Bugonia’ kicks off theatre run with six-figure box office earnings
Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film 'Bugonia' opened to strong early numbers, earning $690,000 in its first weekend while leaving audiences debating its shocking ending.
Entertainment
‘A House of Dynamite’ premieres on Netflix – Here’s what to expect [Spoiler Alert]
Kathryn Bigelow’s new Netflix thriller 'A House of Dynamite' drops viewers into a terrifying countdown after an unidentified missile heads toward the United States, igniting panic and political chaos in real time.
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Cinema
New movies coming to cinemas this week: 20 – 24 October 2025
A slew of new movies is showing this week in South Africa (20–24 Oct 2025) — here’s what opens on Friday, where to watch it, and the current Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro rewards/deals.
Cinema
New movies coming to cinemas this week
A slew of new movies is showing this week in South Africa from Friday, 17 October 2025—here’s what’s opening, how to watch at Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro, and the latest rewards/deals.
Animation
‘Dr Seuss’s Horton’ is now streaming on Netflix South Africa
'Dr Seuss’s Horton', a heartwarming animated adventure about a kind elephant who helps others, is now streaming on Netflix South Africa from Monday, 6 October 2025.
Cinema
New movies coming to cinemas this week: 6 – 10 October 2025
Your simple guide to new movies and movies showing this week in South African cinemas—what’s opening on Friday and where to book.
Disney
Disney+ movies and shows coming in October 2025
Disney+ rolls out spooky hits, inspiring documentaries, and live sports with ESPN in October 2025.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump announces 100% tariff on movies made outside of US
US President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on movies made outside the United States, a move that could change how Hollywood and global film industries operate.
Entertainment
Showmax movies, doccies and shows coming in October 2025
Showmax is releasing a wide slate of movies, doccies and original series in October 2025, including 'Dexter: Resurrection', 'Black Bag', and 'Finding Optel'.
