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
Gladiator II
Adventure, Action | 148 min | 16 V
Story Behind the Movie:
Over two decades after the events of Gladiator (2000), Lucius, the grandson of Rome’s former emperor Marcus Aurelius and son of Lucilla, lives with his wife and child in Numidia. Roman soldiers led by General Marcus Acacius invade, forcing Lucius into slavery. Inspired by the story of Maximus, as depicted in the 2000 film, Lucius resolves to fight as a gladiator under the tutelage of Macrinus, a power broker who opposes the rule of the young emperors Caracalla and Geta.
Cast: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Red One
Adventure, Comedy, Action | 123 min | 13 L PPS V
Story Behind the Movie:
When a villain kidnaps Santa Claus from the North Pole, an E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative joins forces with the world’s most accomplished tracker to find him and save Christmas.
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Kiernan Shipka, Lucy Liu, Mary Elizabeth, Ellis J. K. Simmons, Nick Kroll, Kristofer Hivju, Bonnie Hunt
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Moana 2
Adventure, Musical | 100 min | PG
The Story Behind the Movie:
After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced by facing off against a wicked underworld gods and many other challenging creatures. In order to complete her mission of reconnecting all of the people and communities of Oceania, she must summon her old demigod friend Maui for help and new ones.
MOANA 2 contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.
Cast: Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda
Directed by: David Derrick Jr.
Heretic
Horror, Thriller | 111 min | 16 H S V
The Story Behind the Movie:
Two young missionaries become trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse when they knock on the door of the diabolical Mr. Reed. Trapped in his home, they must turn to their faith if they want to make it out alive.
Cast: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East
Directed by: Scott Beck
Absolution
Action | 108 min | 16 D L N P SV V
An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won’t loosen their grip willingly.
Cast:Liam Neeson, Ron Perlman, Yolonda Ross, Frankie Shaw, Daniel Diemer, Hans Petter Moland
Directed by:Hans Peter Moland
Wicked
Family, Musical | 160 min | PG
Story Behind the Movie:
Set in the Land of Oz, largely before Dorothy Gale’s arrival from Kansas, the plot follows green-skinned Elphaba and her path to ultimately becoming the Wicked Witch of the West, alongside an unlikely friendship and later rivalry with a classmate who later becomes Glinda the Good.
Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey
Directed by: Jon M. Chu
White Bird
Drama 121 min | Film & Publications Board logo10–12PG L P V
The Story Behind the Movie:
Julian has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian’s grandmother finally reveals her own story of courage. During her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger. Together, they find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy’s mother risks everything to keep her safe.
Cast:Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Gillian Anderson, Helen Mirren
Directed by: Marc Forster
The Wild Robot
Animated | 102 min | 7–9 PG V
The Story Behind the Movie:
The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot, ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short, that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.
Cast: Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy
Directed by: Chris Sanders
Conclave
Thriller | 120 min | 13 P V
Story Behind the Movie:
Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, participating in the selection of a new pope. Surrounded by powerful religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church.
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, Isabella Rossellini
Directed by: Edward Berger
Gracie and Pedro: Pets to the Rescue
Animated | 90 min | PG V
The Story Behind the Movie:
Purebred pooch Gracie and rescue cat Pedro have nothing in common, but must rely on each other when they get separated from their family during a big move.
Cast: Claire Alan, Cory Doran, Bill Nighy, Susan Sarandon, Alicia Silverstone
Directed by: Kevin Donovan, Gottfried Roo
Solo Leveling - ReAwakening
The Story Behind the Movie:
Over a decade after ‘gates’ connecting worlds appeared, awakening ‘hunters’ with superpowers, weakest hunter Sung Jinwoo encounters a double dungeon and accepts a mysterious quest, becoming the only one able to level up, changing his fate.
Inside Out 2
Animated | 100 min | PG L V
The Story Behind the Movie:
Make room for new emotions, Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
Cast: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira
Directed by: Kelsey Mann
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