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
Materialists
Romance, Comedy | 117 min | 13 L PPS SV V
The Story Behind the Movie:
A young New York City matchmaker’s lucrative business gets complicated as she finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
Cast: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal
Directed by: Celine Song
Elio
Animated, Adventure, Sci-fi | 100 min | 7–9PG PPS V
The Story Behind the Movie:
Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he’s truly meant to be.
How to Train Your Dragon: Live Action
Fantasy, Family | 126 min | PG V
The Story Behind the Movie:
On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
Ballerina
Action, Thriller | 124 min | 16 L V
The Story Behind the Movie:
Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro, who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.
Cast: Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Keanu Reeves
Directed by: Len Wiseman
Jurassic World: Rebirth
Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Thriller| 134 min | 13 L V
The Story Behind the Movie:
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Ed Skrein
Directed by: Gareth Edwards
46th Durban International Film Festival
The 46th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) runs from July 17 to July 27, 2025. As far as we know, the films will be showcased at Numetro theaters across South Africa, proudly hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. As Southern Africa’s most venerable and expansive film festival—established in 1979—it presents nearly 100 regional premiere screenings, spanning feature films, documentary films, shorts, and student works.
More on it here – What Is The Durban International Film Festival?
Karate Kid: Legends
Martial Arts, Drama, Family | 94 min | 13 L V
The Story Behind the Movie:
Don’t underestimate him.
After moving to New York City with his mother, kung fu prodigy Li Fong struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition, but his skills alone aren’t enough. With help from Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, he soon learns to merge two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
Cast: Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, Ming-Na Wen
Directed by: Jonathan Entwistle
Bride Hard
Comedy, Action | 105 min | 16 L V
The Story Behind the Movie:
When a mercenary group takes a lavish wedding hostage, they have no idea what they are in for as the Maid of Honor is actually a secret agent ready to rain hell-fire upon anyone who would ruin her best friend’s wedding.
Cast: Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Anna Chlumsky, Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Directed by: Simon West
Lilo & Stitch
Animated, Sci-fi | 108 min | PG
The Story Behind the Movie:
A live-action remake of Disney’s animated classic ‘Lilo and Stitch’. The film tells the story of “the bond formed between a lonely human girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch, who is engineered to be a force of destruction. Pursuing aliens, social workers, and the idea of the bond of family figure into the proceedings.
LILO & STITCH contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.
Cast: Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham
Directed by: Dean Fleischer Camp
Sinners
Horror | 137 min | 16 D H L P S V
The Story behind the Movie:
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller
Directed by: Ryan Coogler
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Horror | 101 min | 18 H L V
The Story Behind the Movie:
Plagued by a violent and recurring nightmare, a college student heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle of death and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.
Cast: Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Rya Kihlstedt
Directed by: Zach Lipovsky, Adam Stei
For movie times & Locations: Ster Kinekor and Nu Metro
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