April has finally rolled around which means more movies are coming to South African cinemas near you. This month is slightly less eventful than March but nonetheless, cinema-goers can enjoy a wide selection of new and interesting movies ranging from thrillers and action to animation and horror. The biggest releases of the month are the live-action Minecraft and Until Dawn movies based on the popular video games, though there’s more in store for everyone.
In case you missed it, check out all the movies that arrived in South African cinemas in March 2025 including Snow White, Mickey 17 and Black Bag, among others. If you prefer to stay indoors and watch a streaming service instead, here’s all the content coming to Netflix in April.
All Movies Showing in South African Cinemas This April 2025
Below is a list of all the movies still currently showing at Ster-Kinekor or Nu Metro (check your local theatres for availability):
- Night of the Zoopocalypse
- A Working Man
- Snow White
- Black Bag
- Novocaine
- Som Van Twee
- Paddington in Peru
- Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
- The Brutalist
- Anora
- Mufasa: The Lion King
- Conclave
- Last Breath
- Buffalo Kids
- Cleaner
- Captain America: Brave New World
- Mickey 17
- A Scam Called Love
- The Monkey
- Dog Man
- One of Them Days
- Maria
- A Real Pain
- Nosferatu
- A Complete Unknown
- Sonic The Hedgehog 3
- Moana 2
Here are all the new movies coming to cinemas this month. Make sure you visit your local cinema chains for show times and availability.
A Minecraft Movie (Adventure / PG) – 4 April
Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.
Locked (Thriller / 16) – 4 April
A thief breaks into a luxury SUV, only to realize that he has stumbled into a complex and deadly trap set by a mysterious figure.
The Amateur (Action / 16) – 11 April
After his life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a brilliant but introverted CIA decoder takes matters into his own hands when his supervisors refuse to take action.
Drop (Thriller / 16) – 11 April
Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry, is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.
A Kind of Madness (Drama / TBA) – 11 April
A 70-year old man abducts his dementia-suffering wife from her retirement home and goes on the run from both the police and his adult children.
Warfare (Drama / 18) – 11 April
A platoon of American Navy SEALs in the home of an Iraqi family overwatches the movement of US forces through insurgent territory.
The King of Kings (Animation / 7-9 PG) – 18 April
A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child.
Old Guy (Action / 16) – 18 April
Stuck at a dead end but vying for the love of spunky club manager Anata, aging contract killer Danny Dolinski is thrilled when The Company pulls him back in the field, but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg, a prodigy assassin with an attitude.
Sinners (Horror / TBA) – 18 April
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.
Sneaks (Animation / TBA) – 18 April
Ty, a misguided, one-of-a-kind designer sneaker, doesn’t know life outside the comforts of his velvet-lined shoebox. After his sister is stolen by a shady collector, Ty must venture into New York City to find and rescue her. In his adventure, Ty meets a ragtag group of footwear friends from all walks of life who help him find the courage to step outside of his shoebox and find his sole-mate.
The Accountant 2 (Action / TBA) – 18 April
When an old acquaintance is murdered, Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax, to help. In partnership with Marybeth Medina, they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.
Jungle Beat 2 The Past (Animation / TBA) – 25 April
The animals from the African jungle fall through a time portal that the aliens forgot to close behind them. To return to the future, friends will need the help of dinosaurs. But the ancient lizards have their own problems. After all, their world is about to be invaded by cave aliens armed with clubs.
The Penguin Lessons (Drama / TBA) – 25 April
In 1976, as Argentina descends into violence and chaos, a world-weary English teacher regains his compassion for others thanks to an unlikely friendship with a penguin.
Until Dawn (Horror / TBA) – 25 April
One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one…only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening.
