The best fantasy shows and movies to stream
These fantasy series and movies will transport you out of your everyday life and into worlds that are beyond your wildest dreams. Some are sweet and fun, while others are for those with darker sensibilities.
Get ready to lose yourself in the enchantment and marvel of these extraordinary fantasy series and movies, from acclaimed series that have garnered cult followings to blockbuster films that have captivated audiences worldwide. Stream them all on Showmax now.
Halo S2
In the 26th Century, humanity bands together and risks everything to protect humankind from the universal threat: an alien race known as the Covenant.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (2023)
A funny adventure fantasy that brings the legendary roleplaying game to life. A thief and a group of adventurers seek a long-lost relic.
Black Adam (2022)
Thousands of years after being given the powers of the gods, the ancient anti-hero Black Adam is freed, unleashing his own form of justice.
Vampire Academy S1
The thrilling supernatural teen drama, Vampire Academy Season 1, is filled with mystery, danger, and intrigue. Two friends from different classes must complete their education and enter royal vampire society.
DMZ S1
In this HBO drama based on the acclaimed DC comic books, a second American Civil War turns Manhattan into a demilitarised zone, where a medic sets out on a harrowing quest to find her son.
His Dark Materials S1-3
As the events of Philip Pullman’s book The Amber Spyglass unfold, Lyra and Will journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
After Eddie interviews the serial killer Cletus Kasady, Kasady becomes the host of the deadly symbiote Carnage in the thrilling sequel.
The Suicide Squad (2021)
Our only hope to save the world is a bunch of supervillains – what could go wrong? Don’t miss this supercharged sequel to the 2016 movie.
Blood Psalms
In Ancient Africa, the young Princess Zazi must save herself and her people from the end of the world. She faces warring tribes, angry gods – and her own father.
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Prepare for a new chapter in the beloved Ghostbusters story with the 2021 blockbuster Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Game of Thrones S1-8
Game of Thrones may be over, but there are eight seasons to enjoy from the beginning. If you missed this global hit, binge-watch it.
Peacemaker S1
Patriotic assassin Peacemaker and his ragtag black ops squad work to eliminate parasitic creatures that threaten the future of humanity.
Archenemy (2020)
Max Fist claims to be a hero from another dimension. No one believes his stories except for a local teen named Hamster.
Wonder Woman 1984
Gal Gadot and Chris Pine reprise their roles in this thrilling sequel in which Diana Prince battles two new villains 65 years after the events of the 2017 hit Wonder Woman.
Charmed S3
After the death of their mother, three sisters – Mel, Macy and Maggie – discover they are “the charmed ones”, powerful witches able to protect humankind.
The Nevers S1
When Victorian women suddenly find themselves bestowed with dangerous powers, they have to fight those who wish to erase them from history.
Find Me in Paris S1-3
Time-travelling ballerina Lena returns for another season of dance and adventure.
The Magicians S1-5
A group of twenty-somethings studying to be magicians discover the magic they read about as kids really exists, but it’s more dangerous than they ever imagined.
Watchmen S1
HBO’s Watchmen is more than a superhero series – it has some serious things to say about society, too.
Gritty sci-fi to binge-watch
5 Quantum Leaps with Dr Song
As well as leapfrogging around history, Quantum Leap Season 2 takes us everywhere from witch trials in the 1690s to Egypt in the 1960s. Let’s go!
Quantum Leap S2
As lead physicist Ben Song takes an unauthorised leap into 1985, the Quantum Leap team have to figure out how to get him back.
Crash-land into the wide-eyed wonder of Resident Alien
Alan Tudyk leads this sci-fi comedy drama based on the Dark Horse comic book series. Now streaming on Showmax.
Resident Alien S1-3
Is humanity worth saving? This is the dilemma faced by a crash-landed alien who assumes the identity of a small-town doctor who solves crimes.
Infiniti S1
When the body of an American astronaut is found on a roof in Kazakhstan, a French astronaut and a Kazakh cop set out to solve the mystery.
Power up with the might and mystery of the Halo series
Halo S2 brings Pablo Schreiber’s commanding portrayal of Master Chef to life in this adaptation of the iconic video game franchise.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)
Return to the world of Autobots vs Decepticons. During the 90s, a new faction of Transformers, the Maximals, join the battle for Earth.
Halo S2
In the 26th Century, humanity bands together and risks everything to protect humankind from the universal threat: an alien race known as the Covenant.
Looking for family-friendly fare?
Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir: The Movie (2023)
Two teens transformed into superheroes join forces to protect their city from a villain in this animated movie for the whole family.
The best kids’ shows to stream during school holidays
Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to, including the first Showmax Original 2D animated series Twende and blockbuster movies for the whole family.
Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet (2022)
An adventure-filled animation. After Tad accidentally unleashes a curse that endangers his friends, he sets out to reverse it.
6 epic, fierce and fun-filled animated adventures
Explore some of the most epic animated movies now available to stream on Showmax, including Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
The charming, swashbuckling Puss in Boots is down to the last of his nine lives. He sets out to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.
What to do with a crocodile like Lyle
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is great fun for the whole family. But be warned, this movie will make you want a crocodile of your very own at home!
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)
Javier Bardem stars in this charming musical comedy about a family who moves into a new house with a living, singing crocodile.
Watch Barbie movies online
Stream these beautiful Barbie movies on Showmax for an inspirational, uplifting binge session with your kids.
Looking for fantasy with an African flavour?
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