Movies
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.
International
Cannes Film Festival 2026 opens with Peter Jackson’s honorary Palme d’Or and Demi Moore in Jacquemus
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened with Peter Jackson's honorary Palme d'Or and Demi Moore on the red carpet. Here's what happened opening night.
Movies
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.
Events
Pan-African Film Caravan Cape Town 2026 screens Lemohang Mosese’s debut at The Labia on 29 May
Zeitz MOCAA's Pan-African Film Caravan Cape Town 2026 screens Ancestral Visions of the Future at The Labia on 29 May. Tickets from R30 on Webtickets.
Local
Spike Lee and South Africa’s Pola Maneli premiere apartheid animated film APART at Tribeca 2026
South African director Pola Maneli and Spike Lee premiere apartheid animated short APART at Tribeca Festival on 6 June 2026.
Movies
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.
Movies
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.
Movies
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.
Movies
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.
Movies
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.
Movies
‘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.
Movies
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.
Local
Segomotso Keorapetse dies: Tributes pour in for acclaimed SA director
South Africa’s film and TV industry is mourning the death of Segomotso Keorapetse, the award-winning director behind 'Ga Re Dumele', 'Skeem Saam', and 'Stokvel', who passed away at age 57.
International
Benz Hui Siu Hung, Hong Kong’s film icon, dies aged 76
Veteran Hong Kong actor Benz Hui Siu Hung has died at the age of 76 after a career spanning more than five decades in television and film.
International
Björn Andrésen dies: Cause of death, biography, career and achievements
Björn Andrésen, the Swedish actor who rose to fame in Death in Venice and appeared in Midsommar, has died at the age of 70.
Movies
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.
Movies
‘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.
Movies
‘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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Events
Sundance Film Festival 2026: What to expect from the last hoorah in Utah
The Sundance Film Festival 2026 will be the final edition hosted in Utah before moving to Colorado — and organisers are promising an unforgettable send-off that honours Robert Redford’s legacy and celebrates global independent storytelling.
Movies
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.
Movies
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.
Movies
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.
Movies
‘Grand Prix of Europe’: Cast, plot, how to watch in South Africa
'Grand Prix of Europe' is a new animated sports comedy hitting South African cinemas this week, featuring Europa-Park’s famous mascots in a high-speed racing adventure.
Movies
New movies coming to cinemas this week
Three new films hit cinemas this week — 'Grand Prix of Europe', 'Nobody 2', and 'Red Sonja' — offering animation, action, and fantasy adventure for movie lovers.
Movies
‘Weapons’ movie: Cast, plot, how to watch in South Africa
‘Weapons’ is now showing in South African cinemas, and here’s everything you need to know about the movie’s plot, cast, and early reaction.
Movies
‘Tin Soldier’ movie: Cast, plot, how to watch in South Africa
Action thriller 'Tin Soldier' hits cinemas in South Africa this week, featuring big names like Jamie Foxx and Robert De Niro. Here’s what you need to know.
Movies
‘Freakier Friday’: Cast, plot, how to watch in South Africa
'Freakier Friday' is the new sequel to the classic comedy featuring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan—here’s what it’s about, who’s in it, and where South Africans can catch it in cinemas.
Movies
New movies coming to cinemas this week
A lineup of new movies—'Freakier Friday', 'Sketch', 'Tin Soldier', and 'Weapons'—hits cinemas this week, with details on what they offer and how to buy tickets at local cinemas.
Movies
’28 Years Later’: Sequel smashes Box Office and hits digital platforms at last
The horror sequel '28 Years Later' has become a major hit and is now available to stream online.
Movies
‘Mortal Kombat II’: Trailer, cast and plot, release date
The trailer for ‘Mortal Kombat II’ is out, teasing a new tournament, brutal battles, and major characters—here’s what you must know about the film’s plot, cast and release date.
