May in the movie world is the month of horror, superheroes* and blue alien koala things. Cinemas in South Africa are about to get an injection of new movies ranging from family-friendly remakes of beloved Disney movies like Lilo and Stitch to blood-pumping horror with Final Destination: Bloodlines. If you’re in the mood for Marvel, the MCU is getting a new entry titled Thunderbolts. Here are all the movies showing in South African cinemas this May 2025.
In case you missed it, check out everything that came to South African cinemas last month including A Minecraft Movie, Sinners, Until Dawn, Warfare and more.
All Movies Showing in South African Cinemas This May 2025
Below is a list of all the movies still currently showing at Ster-Kinekor or Nu Metro (check your local theatres for availability):
- The Accountant 2
- The Penguin Lessons
- Until Dawn
- The King of Kings
- Sinners
- Sneaks
- A Minecraft Movie
- Old Guy
- The Amateur
- Drop
- A Kind of Madness
- Warfare
- Locked
- A Working Man
- Snow White
- Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
- Mufasa: The Lion King
- Black Bag
- Paddington in Peru
- Captain America: Brave New World
- Anora
- A Complete Unknown
- Sonic The Hedgehog 3
- Moana 2
- Conclave
Here are all the new movies coming to cinemas this month. Make sure you visit your local cinema chains for show times and availability.
Thunderbolts (Superhero / 13) – 2 May
After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.
Riff Raff (Comedy / 16) – 2 May
A retired hitman’s life is turned upside down when his ex-wife and son arrive unannounced during the holidays because they are on the run from his former mob associates.
Cartel (Drama / TBA) – 2 May
Growing up from a poor background, he swore to find his way to wealth, regardless of how he gets to that position.In that quest. He is willing to risk everything for the cartel, even to the detriment of his life.
Fight or Flight (Action / 16) – 2 May
A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they’re surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.
The Kwiksilwers (Comedy / 10-12 PG) – 2 May
Elsabe Marais, an elderly widow in her 80s, and her three elderly friends embark on a hilarious road trip across the Karoo to attend a significant meteor shower viewing in Sutherland. With only three days to get there, they speed away from her overprotective son, who is hot on their tail.
The Ugly Stepsister (Horror / 16) – 9 May
In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, and she will go to any length to catch the prince’s eye.
Shadow Force (Action / TBA) – 9 May
Kyrah and Isaac were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war.
Juliet and Romeo (Musical / TBA) – 9 May
Based on the real story that inspired Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, follows the greatest love story of all time, set as an original pop musical.
Bhool Chuk Maaf (Romance / 13) – 9 May
A quirky romantic drama set in a small town, revolving around a couple caught in an unusual circumstance.
Hurry Up Tomorrow (Thriller / 16) – 16 May
An insomniac musician encounters a mysterious stranger, leading to a journey that challenges everything he knows about himself.
Final Destination: Bloodlines (Horror / 16) – 16 May
Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.
The Salt Path (Drama / TBA) – 16 May
A couple lose their home and later discover the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year long coastal trek.
Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom (Drama / 16) – 23 May
Retta Blom has the perfect life. Or so it seems. A loving husband, a son, her beloved dog and a dream house in a leafy Johannesburg suburb. When her perfectionist eye spots a tiny crack in the varnish of her flawless life, doubt seeps in. She starts investigating. Perhaps her husband, Tobias, isn’t all he pretends to be. Has he been hiding a dark secret from her all these years?
Lilo and Stitch (Family / TBA) – 23 May
Live-action remake of Disney’s animated classic ‘Lilo and Stitch’. A young and parentless girl adopts a ‘dog’ from the local pound, completely unaware that it’s supposedly a dangerous scientific experiment that’s taken refuge on Earth and is now hiding from its creator and those who see it as a menace.
Karate Kid: Legends (Action / TBA) – 30 May
Kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City. When a friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition. Li’s teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help.
The Phoenician Scheme (Action / TBA) – 30 May
Dark tale of espionage following a strained father-daughter relationship within a family business. Twists revolve around betrayal and morally gray choices.
