Here is our selection of movies currently showing at cinemas in South Africa
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South Africa boasts a vibrant cinema culture, with movie enthusiasts spoilt for choice when it comes to top-tier viewing experiences. Whether you’re searching for the latest movies in cinemas in South Africa, eager to catch a Hollywood blockbuster, or looking for a local South African film, Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro cinemas are your top choices.
In this guide, we highlight the movies currently showing at Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro, with schedules updated weekly to bring you the latest movie releases. If you’re wondering, “What movies are currently showing in South Africa?”—we’ve got you covered. Discover where to catch the best films in style, from action-packed films to family-friendly movies or the latest romantic releases.
As the leading cinemas in South Africa, Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro offer state-of-the-art facilities, luxury cinema experiences, and a diverse selection of films that cater to every movie lover’s taste. Whether you’re planning a night out in Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Pretoria, you’ll always find something exciting with Nu Metro and Ster-Kinekor movie listings updated frequently.
Check out the newest movie releases and explore our Nu Metro and Ster-Kinekor Movie Selection to plan your perfect cinematic experience. Keep an eye on our page for the most up-to-date movies currently Showing in South Africa, and don’t miss out on your next favorite film!
The Latest Ster Kinekor & Nu Metro Movie Releases
Upcoming Movies at Nu Metro and Ster-Kinekor
Marty Supreme
Drama | 149 min | 16
The Story Behind the Movie:
Marty Supreme is a fictionalized character study inspired by the life and legend of American table-tennis hustler Marty Reisman. Set in 1950s New York, the film follows an ambitious, fast-talking outsider whose relentless pursuit of success blurs the line between confidence and self-destruction. Rather than a traditional sports drama, the story examines ego, obsession, and the personal cost of chasing greatness in a ruthless world.
Cast:
Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Tyler, the Creator, Fran Drescher, Abel Ferrara
Directed by: Josh Safdie
Zootropolis 2
Action, Animated, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Family, Mystery
106 min | PG
The Story Behind the Movie:
Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. Testing their growing partnership like never before, they go under cover in new parts of town to crack the case.
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Nate Torrence, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Tommy Chong, Alan Tudyk, Shakira
Directed by: Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Now You See Me: Now You Don't
Action | 112 min | 13 L V
The Story Behind the Movie:
The Four Horsemen return with a dazzling new plan: to recruit three master illusionists for a high-stakes heist involving the world’s largest queen diamond. Their target? A powerful family crime syndicate. As deception deepens and loyalties are tested, the Horsemen must outwit enemies old and new in a spectacle of magic, misdirection, and mind games.
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, Rosamund Pike, Morgan Freeman
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Not Without Hope
Thriller | 150 min PG-13
The Story Behind the Movie:
Four friends face disaster when their boat capsizes in the Gulf of Mexico. Battling massive waves, sharks, dehydration, and hypothermia, they cling to hope as Capt. Timothy Close and his Coast Guard crew launch a daring rescue through a raging storm to save them.
Cast: Zachary Levi, Josh Duhamel, JoBeth Williams
Directed by: Joe Carnahan
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-fi | 196 min
The Story Behind the Movie:
Jake and Neytiri’s family grapples with grief after Neteyam’s death, encountering a new, aggressive Na’vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.
Cast: Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet
Directed by: James Cameron
David
Animated | Religion | 212 min | 7–9 PG
The Story Behind the Movie:
From his mother’s songs to his clash with Goliath, David’s journey from humble shepherd to anointed king tests the limits of faith, courage, and love-culminating in a battle for the soul of a kingdom.
Cast: Phil Wickham, Brandon Engman, Asim Chaudhry, Mick Wingert, Mark Whitten, Ashley Boettcher
Music by: Phil Cunningham, Brent Dawes
The Housemaid
Thriller | 131 min | 18+ D L N S SV V
The Story Behind the Movie:
The Housemaid is a 2025 psychological thriller adapted from the best‑selling 2022 novel by Freida McFadden. Directed by Paul Feig (known for both comedy and darker material), the film follows Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney), a young woman with a troubled past who accepts a live‑in housemaid position with the wealthy Winchester family. What begins as a fresh start quickly turns into a sinister unraveling of secrets, power plays, and dangerous psychological manipulation behind the family’s closed doors. Critics have described it as a sleek, twist‑filled thriller with strong lead performances and a mix of suspense, erotic tension, and dramatic turns.
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins
Music by: Paul Feig
Tom And Jerry: Forbidden Compass
Animation/Adventure/Comedy | 104 min | PG
The Story Behind the Movie:
Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass is a 2025 CGI-animated feature film in the long-running Tom and Jerry franchise. Directed and written by Zhang Gang, it marks the first fully computer-animated theatrical entry in the series and was produced as a China–U.S. collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures, China Film Co., Ltd. and Origin Animation. The film pays tribute to the duo’s legacy while introducing fresh, mythic adventure elements.
Voice Actors: Eric Bauza (Tom), Benjamin Diskin (Jerry), Travis Willingham, Janice Kawaye, Matthew Yang King, Roger Craig Smith, Vincent Tong, A.J. Beckles, Maria Bamford, Robin Atkin Downes, Jill Talley, plus additional ensemble voices
Directed by:
Zhang Gang
Greenland 2: Migration
Action | Adventure | Thriller | 98 min | PG‑13
The Story Behind the Movie:
Greenland 2: Migration continues the post‑apocalyptic saga begun in the 2020 disaster thriller Greenland. Years after a comet strike devastated much of the world, the Garrity family — having survived in an underground bunker — is forced to emerge into a ravaged Earth. With their sanctuary no longer sustainable, they embark on a perilous journey across shattered landscapes seeking a new place to call home. The film blends large‑scale spectacle with a deeply personal family survival story, exploring human resilience in the face of overwhelming catastrophe.
Cast: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffin Davis, Amber Rose Revah, Sophie Thompson, Trond Fausa Aurvåg, William Abadie
Directed By: Ric Roman Waugh
Anaconda
Action | Adventure | Comedy | 99 min | PG-13
The Story Behind the Movie:
Anaconda (2025) is a playful, meta take on the classic creature feature franchise. Directed by Tom Gormican (who co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Etten), the film follows lifelong friends Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd), who decide to make their own low-budget version of their favourite childhood movie — Anaconda. What starts as a nostalgic passion project deep in the Amazon quickly turns chaotic when a real giant anaconda shows up, blending wild adventure, creature chaos, and riotous comedy as the friends try to survive both the jungle and their ambitious project
Cast: Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior, Selton Mello, Ione Skye, Ice Cube (cameo)
Directed By: Tom Gormican
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