2024 Film Releases in South Africa

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2024 Film Releases – September

Scroll down for films released from January to August 2024. Click on title for more information about the film and exclusive features.

BROS – When he wrote Bros, screenwriter Billy Eichner knew from the beginning that he wanted to make a film about modern, urban gay male life that felt adult, authentic and relatable. “I wanted a movie that showed in a very funny, but realistic, way what happens when two adult gay men who both pride themselves on not needing a relationship fall in love for the first time.” Now streaming on Showmax
THE SHOWERHEAD (13/9) – This feature-length documentary explored the dramatic and eventful journey of fearless cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro, aka Zapiro, from anti-apartheid struggle-artist to freedom of expression champion. It also explores the origin, relevance and impact of an iconic feature Zapiro’s work, which explains the film’s title: the plumbing hardware fixed to the head of Jacob Zuma – the former President of South Africa. It considers the scope of freedom of expression in contemporary South Africa with reference to the boundaries tested in Zapiro’s cartoons and his resolute defiance in the face of attempts to stifle his work, and affirms the continuing relevance of Zapiro’s cartoons as exemplars of a culture of critique that remains resistant to increasing attack. In cinemas from 13 Sept. TRAILER
SPEAK NO EVIL (13/9) – From Blumhouse, the producer of The Black Phone, Get Out and The Invisible Man, comes an intense suspense thriller for our modern age, starring BAFTA award-winner James Mcavoy (Split, Glass) in a riveting performance as the charismatic, alpha-male host whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness when an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic farmhouse of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare. In cinemas from 13 September. TRAILER
WILD ROBOT (20/9) – From DreamWorks Animation comes the eagerly anticipated adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller. 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. A powerful story about the discovery of self, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature and a moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things, The Wild Robot is written and directed by three-time Chris Sanders—the writer-director of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods, and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch In cinemas from 20 September. TRAILER
BAGMAN (20/9) In the dark horror film a family finds themselves ensnared in a nightmare as they are hunted by a malevolent, mythical creature. For centuries and across cultures, parents have warned their children of the legendary Bagman, who snatches innocent children and stuffs them into his vile, rotting bag—never to be seen again. Patrick McKee (Sam Claflin) narrowly escaped such an encounter as a boy, which left him with lasting scars throughout his adulthood. Now, Patrick’s childhood tormentor has returned, threatening the safety of his wife Karina (Antonia Thomas) and son Jake (Caréll Rhoden). Directed by Colm McCarthy, written by John Hulme. In cinemas from 20 September. TRAILER
BAD GENIUS (20/9) is a high-intensity thriller, which follows Lynn, a student who wins a full scholarship to a prestigious high school. Here she joins her new friends in “helping” a few students with their exams. As their cheating ring grows, Lynn is presented with the opportunity of a lifetime: helping hundreds of kids cheat and giving the middle finger to the entire American education system. Directed by J.C. Lee. With Benedict Wong, Taylor Hickson, Jabari Banks, Sarah-Jane Redmond. In cinemas from 20 September. TRAILER
LEE (27/9) – Oscar winner Kate Winslet stars in this fascinating portrait of the great American war correspondent Lee Miller, whose singular talent and ferocious tenacity gave us some of the 20th century’s most indelible images. After battling her way through the siege of Saint Malo, and subsequently photographing one of the first ever uses of Napalm, Lee joins forces with close friend and fellow photographer David E. Scherman (Andy Samberg). Lee has a profound understanding and empathy for women and for the voiceless victims of atrocious crimes, her images feature both the fragility and ferocity of the human ability to survive, exist, fight, defend and live. Using her wiles and whip smart patter, Scherman and Lee become a fierce team. Directed by renowned and award winning cinematographer Ellen Kuras, making her narrative feature directing debut, and written by Liz Hannah, John Collee and Marion Hume, Lee has a taut, transfixing pace, with striking detail throughout. In cinemas from 27 September. TRAILER
NEVER LET GO (27/9) When an unspeakable evil takes over the world, the only protection for a mother and her twin sons is their house and strong bond. Needing to stay connected at all times — even tethering themselves with ropes — they must cling to one another and never let go. However, when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. A Survival horror directed by Alexandre Aja and written by Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby. The film stars Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, and Stephanie Lavigne. In cinemas from 27 September. TRAILER
PANDA BEAR IN AFRICA (27/9) Young panda bear Ping’s best friend, Jielong the dragon, is kidnapped and brought to Africa. Ping follows her without question. After a dangerous ocean-crossing he reaches the faraway continent, totally unknown to pandas. There, our unlikely hero with a big heart, relying on his wits and some new found friends, needs to rescue Jielong from an evil lion and his henchman. In cinemas from 27 September. TRAILER
TRANSFORMERS ONE (27/9) – An animated origin story set on the planet Cybertron centering around the history of the Transformers race and the relationship between two Cybertronian workers named Orion Pax and D-16 as they go from brothers-in-arms to archenemies as Optimus Prime and Megatron. Based on Hasbro’s Transformers toy line. It was directed by Josh Cooley from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and the writing duo of Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, based on a story by Barrer and Ferrari. The ensemble voice cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. In cinemas from 27 September. TRAILER
VANYA – Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas on 28, 29 September & 2, 3 October. Read more about the NT Live screenings

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FILMS RELEASED IN 2024 (January to August)

(Listed Alphabetically / Click on Titles to Read Features)

10 LIVES – Dr Rose Everhart comes across a stray kitten on the road, she decides to take him home after taking him to an animal shelter. They soon develop a close bond but one day, Beckett’s comes precariously close to losing his ninth life.
A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE – The apocalyptic horror takes place before the first film, a woman named Sam must survive an invasion in New York City by bloodthirsty alien creatures with ultrasonic sound hearing. REVIEW
ABIGAIL – A group of kidnappers who capture and must watch over Abigail, the daughter of the most powerful underworld figure for the $50 million ransom, until they get more than what they bargain for when Abigail reveals her true nature as a vampire child, hunting them down one by one. In cinemas
ALIEN: ROMULUS – Set between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), the story concerns a group of young space colonists who, while scavenging a derelict space station, come face to face with the most terrifying life form in space.
ARGYLE – The fictional and real world begins to blur for the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels in this reality-bending, globe-encircling spy thriller. In cinemas / REVIEW
ARTHUR THE KING – The captain of an adventure racing team befriends a wounded stray dog named Arthur, who accompanies the team on a grueling 435-mile (700-km) endurance race through the Dominican Republic. In cinemas
ASPHALT CITY – In preparation for medical school, Ollie Cross joins veteran paramedic Gene Rutkovsky on a drive through New York City. The two are forced to face extreme violence during their shifts, from blood-soaked gunshot wounds to disturbing scenes of domestic violence and life-threatening pregnancies, forcing Ollie to confront his beliefs about life and death.
BACK TO BLACK – It delves into the life and career of Amy Winehouse, beginning with her early days in the early 2000’s as a North London jazz musician and culminating in her rise to fame as a Grammy-winning singer. In cinemas
THE BAD BISHOP follows the life of a young man who, with the gift of talking, is brought into the church to draw in crowds and boost the congregation. One day he decides to start his own church with a group of misfits with the sole purpose of getting rich fast through fake miracles. However, things start taking an unbelievable turn when their wealth starts to attract enemies far and wide. TRAILER
BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE –The the fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise. Detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett investigate corruption within the Miami PD when their late Captain Conrad Howard is posthumously accused of being involved with the Romanian Mafia, but a setup turns them into fugitives, forcing them to work outside the law in order to solve the case. directed by Adil & Bilall and written by Chris Bremner and Will Beall – In cinemas
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING – In this sequel to Beautiful Disaster, Abby and Travis wake up after a crazy night in Vegas confused, hungover, and — to their shock — married! In cinemas
THE BEEKEEPER – Mr. Clay is a former operative of a clandestine organization called “Beekeepers”. After his friend and neighbor dies by suicide after falling for a phishing scam, Mr. Clay sets out to exact revenge against the company responsible. In cinemas
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE – The long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice. After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. In cinemas TRAILER
BIG TRIP 3: RACE AROUND THE WORLD The heroes of the first part return and team up with the characters of the second part of the Big Trip franchise and have to go on the Biggest Trip across all continents to find the missing child. Trailer
THE BIKERIDERS – After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy (Jodie Comer) is inextricably drawn to Benny (Austin Butler), the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals led by the enigmatic Johnny (Tom Hardy). Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
BLINK TWICE – A cocktail waitress becomes infatuated with a billionaire tech mogul and travels with him to his private island for a luxurious party, where things begin to go wrong after her friend vanishes. This thriller isdirected by Zoë Kravitz, in her directorial debut, from a script she co-wrote with E.T. Feigenbaum.
BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE: EPISODE NAGI – The film is part of the expanding Blue Lock franchise, initially revealed alongside the announcement of a second season for the Blue Lock anime series. It follows the dynamic relationship between Seishiro Nagi and Reo Mikage. Seishiro Nagi, a lazy high school sophomore whose catchphrase is “annoying,” is discovered to have a talent for soccer by his classmate Reo Mikage, who dreams of winning the World Cup, and is invited to start playing soccer. After demonstrating his overwhelming soccer talent, Seishiro receives an invitation to the Blue Lock Project. There, he meets strikers from all over the country, including Kiyoyoichi, Hachiraku Mawaru, and Itoshi Rin. Trailer
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE -This biographical musical drama is based on the life of reggae singer and songwriter Bob Marley, from his rise to fame up until his death in the early 1980s. REVIEW
BORDERLANDS Lilith, an infamous outlaw with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home planet of Pandora to find the missing daughter of the universe’s most powerful S.O.B., Atlas.
THE BOY AND THE HERON – Mahito, a young 12-year-old boy, struggles to settle in a new town after his mother’s death. However, when a talking heron informs Mahito that his mother is still alive, he enters an abandoned tower in search of her, which takes him to another world. Japanese animated fantasy written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. In cinemas
BOY KILLS WORLD – When his family is killed, a deaf man named Boy escapes to the jungle, where he is trained by a mysterious mentor to enact vengeance on the murderers. This action-thriller is directed by Moritz Mohr in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Tyler Burton Smith and Arend Remmers, and a story by Remmers and Mohr.
BOY SWALLOWS UNIVERSE An epic coming-of-age story set in 1980s Brisbane that explores the crossroads where a boy becomes a man, good toys with evil, and the everyday meets the extraordinary. Netflix / REVIEW
BREATHE – The sci-fi action thriller is set in a world where oxygen levels on Earth have dropped making it impossible to live on the planet’s surface without specialised equipment. After a tipping point catastrophe, Earth is void of plants and global oxygen levels have dropped to 5%. Instead of communicating properly and working together, the survivors create artificial conflict and fight for an “oxygen generator”, killing each other and destroying the machine. The survivors move on to the next place with an oxygen generator. It is directed by Stefon Bristol, written by Doug Simon.
THE BRICKLAYER – Someone is extorting the CIA. Their most brilliant – and rebellious – operative out of retirement forced to confront his checkered past while unravelling an international conspiracy. In cinemas.
THE BUSH KNIFE – In this South African Film William Singh is an average family man, but when he inadvertently crosses the local mafia boss, who goes under the name of, ‘The Skull,’ retribution is swift. The Skull murders William’s wife and sets the house on fire, with his daughters entombed within. South African Filmmaking
CABRINI – This biopic of the Patron Saint of Immigrants tells a story of resilience in the face of resistance. Francesca Cabrini fights against overt xenophobia to build an orphanage for impoverished Italian-Americans. In cinemas
CHIEF OF STATION -After learning that the death of his wife was not an accident, a former CIA officer and Station Chief is forced back into the espionage underworld, teaming up with an adversary to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he thought he knew. Written by George Mahaffey, directed by Jesse V. Johnson. – In cinemas
THE CHOSEN – Clashing kingdoms. Rival rulers. The enemies of Jesus close in while His followers struggle to keep up, leaving him to carry the burden alone.
CIVIL WAR – A dystopian-action film written and directed by Alex Garland. Its plot follows a team of journalists who travel across the United States during the rapidly escalating Second American Civil War, which has engulfed the entire nation. In cinemas
THE COLOR PURPLE – Torn apart from her sister Nettie and her children, Celie faces many hardships in her life, including an abusive husband simply called Mister. In cinemas
CRISTÓBAL BALENCIAGA – An original drama series is inspired by the life and legacy of the Spanish creator from Guetaria, Disney +
THE CROW Soulmates Eric Draven (Bill Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right. A reboot of The Crow film series, it is the fifth film in the franchise and the second film adaptation of the 1989 comic book series of the same name by James O’Barr. Directed by Rupert Sanders from a screenplay by Zach Baylin and William Schneider.
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE A sequel to Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). The film is directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay he wrote with Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. Reynolds and Hugh Jackman star as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively, alongside Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen. In the film, the Time Variance Authority (TVA) pulls Deadpool from his quiet life and sets him on a mission with Wolverine that will change the history of the MCU. Six years after the events of Deadpool 2 (2018), Wade Wilson lives a quiet life, having left his time as the mercenary Deadpool behind him, until the Time Variance Authority (TVA)—a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space and monitors the timeline—pulls him into a new mission. With his home universe facing an existential threat, Wilson reluctantly joins an even more reluctant Wolverine on a mission that will change the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
DEMON SLAYER: HASHIRA TRAINING – This anime feature features the conclusion to the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four, Hantengu, and Nezuko’s triumph over the sun. In cinemas
DESPICABLE ME 4 – Gru, the world’s favourite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem.
DOGS AT THE OPERA – New York street dogs who prevent a ballerina prima from failing during her performance of Carmen at the Met Opera the this animated adventure. In cinemas
DUNE: PART ONE – Set in the far distant future, the film follows Paul Atreides as his family, the noble House Atreides, is thrust into a war for the deadly and inhospitable desert planet Arrakis.
THE EXORCISM A supernatural horror. Russell Crowe as Anthony Miller, an actor whose deteriorating mental state on a horror movie set causes his daughter Lee (Ryan Simpkins) to suspect either his former addictions or a more sinister cause. It is directed by Joshua John Miller, from a script he co-wrote with M. A. Fortin. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg, Adrian Pasdar, and David Hyde Pierce. Trailer
THE FABULOUS FOUR Three friends travel to Key West, Florida, to be bridesmaids at a surprise wedding of their friend from college. Comedy directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and written by Ann Marie Allison and Jenna Milly. It stars Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, Megan Mullally, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Bruce Greenwood, Timothy V. Murphy, and Michael Bolton.
FACE DEEP – In this thriller Luna and her pensioner lover Noah’s dream life comes crashing down when Noah’s estranged daughter, Bonnie returns to reconcile with her father. Strange things come to light when old memories are revoked. Luna will do anything to keep her secrets in the past and won’t let anyone get in her way. Directed by Vuyani Bila, the film stars Lerato Walaza, Kgomotso Motsiane, and Phillip ‘Tipo’ Tindisa. Read more about South African Filmmaking
THE FIRST OMEN – An American woman sent to work at a church in Rome who uncovers a sinister conspiracy to bring about the birth of an Antichrist. This supernatural-horror is directed by Arkasha Stevenson, and written by Stevenson, Tim Smith and Keith Thomas, from a story by Ben Jacoby. It’s the prequel to The Omen (1976). READ MORE /REVIEW / In cinemas
FLY ME TO THE MOON During the 1960s Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union, a relationship develops between the NASA director in charge of the Apollo 11 launch and the marketing specialist brought in to fix NASA’s public image and stage a “back-up” fake Moon landing. This romantic comedy-drama is directed by Greg Berlanti from a screenplay by Rose Gilroy. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Nick Dillenburg, Anna Garcia, Jim Rash, Noah Robbins, Colin Woodell, Christian Zuber, Donald Elise Watkins, Ray Romano, and Woody Harrelson.
FRANKIE AND FELIPÉ– Franklin Blaze and his biological halfbrother, Felipé Baadjies need money to pay a vicious loan shark. In cinemas REVIEW / South African Filmmaking
THE GARFIELD MOVIE – Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic, Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.Directed by Mark Dindal from a screenplay written by David Reynolds and the writing team of Paul A. Kaplan and Mark Torgove
GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE – Years after averting a dimensional crossrip in Summerville, Oklahoma, the veteran Ghostbusters must join forces with their new recruits to save the world in New York City from a powerful death-chilling adversary who seeks to build a spectral army. In cinemas
GIRL YOU KNOW ITS TRUE – A biographical film about the controversial late-1980s/early-1990s music duo Milli Vanilli that caused one of the most infamous scandals in international pop music. Grammy Award-winning music act Milli Vanilli become the first act to have their prize stripped from them after they are exposed as a fake enterprise with the singers lip-syncing to pre-recorded tracks. The film follows the meteoric rise of European dancers Rob Pilatus (from Germany) and Fab Morvan (from France) as Milli Vanilli to become one of the most successful pop duos of the late 1980s and early 1990s Written and directed by German-Austrian filmmaker Simon Verhoeven. – In cinemas
GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE – Witness the rise of a new empire. The epic battle continues!
GOOD GRIEF is the kind of love story about friendship that we rarely see portrayed with such poignancy and pathos. Netflix.
HAIKYU: THE DUMPSTER BATTLE – Shoyo Hinata joins Karasuno High’s volleyball club to be like his idol, a former Karasuno player known as the “Little Giant.” But, Hinata soon finds that he must team up with his middle school nemesis, Tobio Kageyama. Their clashing styles turn into a surprising weapon, but can they beat their rival Nekoma High in the highly anticipated “Dumpster Battle,” the long-awaited ultimate showdown between two opposing underdog teams? It is directed and written by Susumu Mitsunaka who worked on the anime series.
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life—and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own. Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades. Directed by Carlos Saldanha it stars Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin Bottani, Jemaine Clement, Tanya Reynolds with Alfred Molina and Zooey Deschanel. The film’s screenplay is written by David Guion & Michael Handelman, based on the book by Crockett Johnson. Trailer
HE’S NOT READY– Thabo’s long- time girlfriend Zonke, gives him an ultimatum of either marrying her or letting her go. This sets Thabo on a journey of discovering whether or not he is ready to take the next step. To do this he decides he must undergo a personal journey of soul searching, preparation and testing to see if he can become husband/marriage material or call it quits. Along the way he encounters the advice and leanings of his friends and family but realizes that ultimately, he must make up his own mind
HIGHWAY SHEILA: RESURRECTION – After a family’s 40-year quest to find their daughter’s killer seems hopeless, a priest connects with her restless spirit on the highway where she died in 1983, setting in motion a chilling investigation aided by two determined detectives. – In cinemas
HIT MAN – In Richard Linklater’s jaunty action comedy an undercover Houston police officer poses as a reliable hitman to arrest those trying to hire him until he tries to save a woman in need.
HOUNDS OF WAR In the high-stakes world of covert operations, Ryder and his elite mercenary team represent the pinnacle of skill and ruthlessness. Sent into the volatile war zone of Libya under false pretenses, they face what they believe to be a mission of critical national interest. Instead, they walk into a meticulously orchestrated trap set by their own handler. Miraculously surviving this deadly encounter, Ryder, the indomitable leader of the group, finds himself fueled by a burning desire for vengeance.
IMAGINARY – In this supernatural horror a young girl forms a disturbing bond with a teddy bear that turns into something dark and disturbing. In cinemas
IMAGINARY FRIENDS – In the live-action /animated fantasy comedy a young girl named Bea, who has been going through a troubling experience in her life, unexpectedly gains the ability to see people’s imaginary friends (referred to as “IFs” for short) who have been abandoned by the kids they helped.
INSIDE OUT 2 – This sequel to Inside Out 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. it is directed by Kelsey Mann (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay written by Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein – Trailer / In cinemas
INSPECTOR SUN AND THE CURSE OF THE BLACK WIDOW This animated film follows anthropomorphic spider Inspector Sun in a mission against his foe, the Red Locust, with the mystery vis-à-vis the death of Dr. Spindelthorp as a backdrop.directed by Julio Soto Gúrpide and based on an original screenplay by Rocco Pucillo. Trailer
IT ENDS WITH US The compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business.
THE JUNGLE BUNCH 2: WORLD TOUR – French computer-animated superhero comedy. A vicious beaver blankets the jungle with a dangerous pink substance that explodes when coming into contact with water. With the rainy season approaching, the miscellaneous team of animals must hurry to find the antidote. Based on the animated series The Jungle Bunch, the film is a sequel to the 2017 film The Jungle Bunch. In cinemas
JUST NOW JEFFREY is a coming-of-age comedy set in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1989. While the world was radically changing around him, teenager Jeffrey Greenbaum (Julian Robinson) hardly noticed. He just needed to get laid. Jeffrey convinces his best pal Brad Berman (Dino Vavatzanidis), to help devise a strategy to lose their virginity before they finish high school. But things don’t go as planned and Jeffrey and Brad soon become entangled in a crazy web of love, lust, videotape piracy, rugby violence, political protest, and pornography. Read more
KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES takes place 300 years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). Ape civilizations have emerged from the oasis to which Caesar led his fellow apes, while humans have regressed into a feral, primitive state. It is directed by Wes Ball from a screenplay by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison, and produced by Joe Hartwick Jr., Jaffa, Silver, and Jason Reed. The film stars Owen Teague in the lead role alongside Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. This sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes is the fourth instalment in the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise.
KUNG FU PANDA 4 – Po, who is set to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, searches for his successor as the new Dragon Warrior while fighting a new foe called “The Chameleon”. This animated martial arts comedy is the fourth instalment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, and the sequel to Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016). In cinemas
LA RONDINE -The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, is into its 17th season exclusively at select Ster-Kinekor and Cinema Nouveau cinemas. Puccini’s bittersweet love story returns to cinemas, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco–inspired staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife to a dreamy vision of the French Riviera. Soprano Emily Pogorelc and tenor Bekhzod Davronov complete the sterling cast as Lisette and Prunier.
LAND OF BAD – A young JTAC officer attached to the Delta Force team finds himself part of an extraction team relying only on a USAF drone pilot’s support in this action thriller. In cinemas
LONG LEGS – In the 1990s, new FBI agent Lee Harker was assigned to an unsolved case involving the Satanic serial killer known as Longlegs. As the investigation becomes more complicated with occult evidence uncovered, Harker realizes a personal link to the killer and must act quickly to prevent another family murder. Written and directed by Osgood Perkins. It stars Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt, Blair Underwood, and Kiernan Shipka.
#LOVEMYSELFIE – The Afrikaans comedy follows the antics of an acclaimed actress who campaigns to sell retirement units during a cruise on the MSC Sinfonia. Up-for-grabs is one of the retirement units valued at R7-million!
LUKAS – An 11-year-old boy finds himself on the street, where he meets and becomes involved with Samora and his gang. In cinema.
MADAME WEB – Cassandra “Cassie” Webb is forced to confront her past while trying to survive with three young women with powerful futures who are being hunted by a deadly adversary. In cinemas
MEAN GIRLS – From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic. A new student must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school. In cinemas. REVIEW
MILLER’S GIRL – Professor and protégé must confront their darkest selves while straining to preserve their individual sense of purpose and the things they hold most dear
MONKEY MAN – Kid, an anonymous young man working in an underground fight club, sets out to exact revenge against a group of corrupt leaders, who are responsible for his mother’s death and also taking advantage of the poor and powerless people. this action-thriller is directed by Dev Patel, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Paul Angunawela and John Collee. READ MORE / REVIEW / In cinemas
MOTHER’S INSTINCT Housewives Alice and Celine are best friends and neighbors who seem to have it all. However, when a tragic accident shatters the harmony of their lives, guilt, suspicion and paranoia begin to unravel their sisterly bond. In cinemas
NOAH’S ARK – This musical adventure follows two mice: Vini, a charismatic poet with terrible stage fright, and Tito, a talented and charming guitarist. In cinemas.
ORDINARY ANGELS – A hairdresser rallies the community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter after Louisville is hit by a major snowstorm. The faith-based drama is directed by Jon Gunn and written by Meg Tilly and Kelly Fremon Craig, it is based on true events that transpired during the 1994 North American cold wave. READ MORE / In cinemas
OZI: VOICE OF THE FOREST – An animated film about Ozi, a tiny orangutan with an inquisitive mind, is about to make a big, big difference! In a world threatened by deforestation, a spirited young orphan orangutan named Ozi embarks on an epic adventure to save her forest home. When Ozi’s family falls victim to the destruction of their home, she sets out on a daring quest to reunite them, facing perilous challenges and forging unlikely friendships along the way. As Ozi’s journey unfolds, she discovers the true power of her voice and the extraordinary impact of speaking out for what she believes in. With tenacity, resilience, and a newfound sense of purpose, Ozi ignites a global movement to protect our world. In a captivating tale of courage, hope, and the indomitable human spirit, Ozi inspires audiences to join the fight for a sustainable future and embrace their potential to make a difference. In cinemas TRAILER
SLEEPING DOGS A former homicide detective suffering from memory loss and tries to solve a brutal murder that he can’t recall.
SNAKE – A thriller about land, truth and finding one’s voice. Ten-year-old Stella lives with her family as squatters on a farm. When a luminous stranger called Jerry arrives, Stella is thrilled that her father stays sober, and her mother begins to laugh again. However, her hope is shattered when she suspects Jerry of murdering a policeman. Jerry manipulates Stella into lying on his behalf and rewards her with a beautiful silver flute. Stella’s lie is a password to Jerry’s tragic past, for he burdens her with his boyhood trauma, which is slowly revealed to be closely connected to Stella’s family. When Stella defies Jerry’s order of silence, driving Jerry into deadly violence. Stella is left to fight for her family and her life – and eventually triumphs, her blazing truth overcoming Jerry’s insidious lies. Written and directed by Meg Rickards. Read more
STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE celebrates 25 years with a return to cinemas. The Phantom Menace, Episode I of the Star Wars saga and the first film in the prequel trilogy, originally arrived in cinemas on May 19, 1999, following tremendous hype. Written and directed by George Lucas, it introduced the world to young Anakin Skywalker, Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Padmé Amidala, and the evil Sith duo, Darth Sidious and Darth Maul. The Phantom Menace would be a landmark in the development of visual effects and become one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Fans will also be treated to an exclusive look at The Acolyte, the upcoming Disney+ series, as part of The Phantom Menace screenings.
STRANGERS: THE CHAPTER 1 – Maya drives across the country with her longtime boyfriend, Ryan, as the pair begin a new life together in the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, their car breaks down in Venus, Oregon and they are forced to spend the night in an isolated Airbnb home. Through the night they are terrorized by three murderous masked strangers. Under the direction of Renny Harlin, with a screenplay by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freeland, from a story by Bryan Bertino stars.
TAROT – In this supernatural horror a group of college friends start dying in ways that are related to their fortunes after having their tarot cards read. Before their time runs out, they have to work together to uncover the mystery. It is written and directed by Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg (in their feature film directorial debut) and co-written by Nicholas Adams. It is based on a 1992 novel, Horrorscope, by Nicholas Adams. The film stars Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika Vandanapu, Wolfgang Novogratz, Humberly González, Larsen Thompson, and Jacob Batalon.
TRAP– A psychological thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. A serial killer dubbed “The Butcher” joins his teenage daughter at a concert for pop star Lady Raven, an event he realizes is a trap set by police to catch him. It stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill. Trailer
TREASURE – Set in 1990, it tells the story of an American journalist Ruth who travels to Poland with her father Edek to visit his childhood places. But Edek, a Holocaust survivor, resists reliving his trauma and sabotages the trip creating unintentionally funny situations. a tragi comedy directed by Julia von Heinz. Based on the 1999 novel Too Many Men by Lily Brett
TWISTERS – A group of storm chasers are tasked to control the biggest and most dangerous storm that could destroy their homelands. Disaster film directed by Lee Isaac Chung with a screenplay by Mark L. Smith from a story by Joseph Kosinski. It is a standalone sequel to the 1996 film Twister and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos.
WATCHERS – A young artists is stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland and is stalked by mysterious creatures each night. You can’t see them, but they see everything.
WIDOW CLICQUOT Based on the true story of the “Grande Dame of Champagne,” Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin who defied her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world’s first great entrepreneurs.