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M-Net Movies 1 (DStv Channel 104)
MM1 is the home of the latest and greatest. Don’t miss the biggest Hollywood blockbusters.
Available from: Friday 4 July
21:55 | Trap | Thriller
This psychological thriller follows a serial killer as he attempts to evade a police blockade while attending a concert with his daughter.
Available from: Saturday 5 July
14:45 | Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two | Action/Sci-Fi
An endless army of shadow demons threatens to destroy the world and all parallel Earths. The only thing opposing them is the mighty combined power of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and all their fellow superheroes.
Available from: Sunday 6 July
20:15 | Take Cover | Action
A burned out professional sniper finds himself trapped in an all-glass penthouse by a lethal competitor and must find a way to survive and escape with little to no cover between him and the killer.
Available from: Sunday 13 July
20:15 | We Live in Time | Romance
An emotional and unconventional love story led by Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. Almut and Tobias meet, fall in love, and start a family, but their love is tested by cancer.
Available from: Sunday 20 July
20:15 | Wicked | Musical/Fantasy
An epic, star-studded first instalment in a two-part adaptation of the Broadway hit. A young woman with green skin forms an unlikely but profound friendship with a popular young woman.
Available from: Sunday 27 July
20:15 | Sonic 3 | Adventure Comedy
Jim Carrey becomes an unlikely hero in this third instalment. When Team Sonic meet their match in Shadow, they must form an unlikely alliance with Dr Robotnik to save the world.
M-Net Movies 2 (DStv Channel 106)
MM2 is an animation celebration with the Animania Festival from 6:00 to 17:00 – a daily dose of animated hits and family fun to keep kids (and parents) entertained these winter school holidays. This month, after 17:00 is dedicated to comic book enthusiasts with a thrilling line-up of superhero movies. Get ready to embark on epic adventures with titles such as Aquaman, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Batman Begins, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Blue Beetle, Green Lantern, Joker, Madame Web, Man of Steel, Men in Black, Men in Black: International, Shazam!, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Suicide Squad, Superman Returns, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Crow, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, The Flash, The Mask, and Wonder Woman.
Available from: Saturday 5 July
14:50 | Trolls: Band Together | Musical/Family
This musical animation follows two trolls named Poppy and Branch who go on a quest to save their village from destruction by the Bergens, giant creatures who eat trolls to be happy.
Available from: Wednesday 2 July
14:20 | Despicable Me 2 | Comedy/Family
Following the success of the original film, in part 2, secret agent Lucy Wilde recruits retired supervillain Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, to investigate the theft of a powerful mutagen by El Macho (voiced by Benjamin Bratt), a supervillain who pursues world domination.
16:00 | Kung Fu Panda 2 | Comedy
An animated martial arts comedy sequel produced by DreamWorks Animation. It features Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Jackie Chan, James Hong, and Dustin Hoffman reprising their roles from the first film. Po and his Furious Five allies (Tigress, Monkey, Viper, Crane, and Mantis) travel to Gongmen City to stop the evil peacock Lord Shen from conquering China, while also rediscovering Po's forgotten past.
Available from: Thursday 3 July
15:35 | Despicable Me 3 | Comedy/Family
Gru meets his long-lost twin brother Dru, after being fired from the Anti-Villain League. However, the siblings find themselves at loggerheads with a child actor-turned-villain.
Available from: Friday 4 July
11:40 | The Secret Lives of Pets 2 | Comedy/Family
A Jack Russell terrier, Max, is struggling with anxiety over protecting his owner’s new toddler. A family trip to the countryside introduces him to Rooster, a tough and wise sheepdog who helps Max confront his fears and gain newfound confidence. Meanwhile, back in the city, Gidget embarks on a frantic mission to retrieve Max’s beloved toy from a cat-infested apartment, requiring her to channel her inner feline.
16:30 | Despicable Me 4 | Comedy/Family
Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr, who's intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru.
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Available from: Monday 7 July
13:45 | Migration | Comedy/Adventure
Eager for adventure, a family of ducks leaves the comfort of their New England pond for a dream trip to Jamaica. But when their journey takes an unexpected detour to bustling New York City, they find themselves far from their planned path. Along the way, they discover the joys of exploring the unknown, making new friends, and pushing beyond their limits in ways they never imagined.
Available from: Friday 11 July
14:10 | Shrek the Third | Comedy/Family
When King Harold falls gravely ill, Shrek suddenly finds himself next in line to the throne, a role he's far from eager to accept. Determined to avoid royal responsibilities, he embarks on a quest to find the only other heir, a young and awkward Arthur Pendragon, in hopes of convincing him to rule Far Far Away instead.
Available from: Saturday 12 July
11:10 | Smurfs | Comedy/Family
When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the smurfs out of their magical village, they tumble into the real-world landing in the middle of New York City. With the help of humans, the tiny blue heroes must find a way home before Gargamel catches up to them.
Available from: Saturday 19 July
15:55 | Kung Fu Panda 4 | Comedy/Family
After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.
M-Net Movies 3 (DStv Channel 107)
MM3 is your one-stop shop for all your high action and edge-of-your-seat thrillers.
Available from: Tuesday 1 July
20:00 | The Marksman | Action
A retired Marine living on the Mexican border tries to save a mother and son as they are being hunted by a cartel. After the mother dies, the retired champion must take the child to Chicago.
Available from: Wednesday 2 July
20:00 | The Dive | Thriller/Adventure
A deep-sea diving trip turns into a fight for survival for two sisters when a catastrophic landslide sends rocks tumbling into the ocean, trapping one of them below the surface.
Available from: Thursday 3 July
20:00 | Angel Has Fallen | Thriller/Action
Mike Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the president and now must evade his own agency, and the FBI, as he tries to uncover the real threat.
Available from: Friday 4 July
20:00 | xXx: State of the Union | Action
Darius Stone, a new agent in the xXx program, is sent to Washington, DC to stop a coup attempt against the President of the United States.
Available from: Saturday 5 July
20:00 | Cop Shop | Action
A con artist gets himself arrested in a small town to avoid assassins pursuing him. However, they attack the police station, and a young police officer finds herself in the middle of chaos.
Available from: Wednesday 9 July
20:00 | The Meg | Action/Sci-Fi
A rescue mission to the bottom of the ocean is terrorised by a massive prehistoric shark.
Available from: Thursday 10 July
20:00 | Jason Bourne | Action
This is the fifth instalment in the Bourne film series, and is directed by Paul Greengrass. The film follows former CIA assassin Jason Bourne, who is still haunted by flashbacks and living off the grid as a street fighter in Greece.
Available from: Wednesday 16 July
20:00 | 47 Meters Down: Uncaged | Horror
A vacation turns into a disaster after two sisters, Lisa and Kate, are trapped in a diving cage underwater with predatorial sharks circling them.
Available from: Tuesday 22 July
21:30 | Wanted | Crime/Thriller
A frustrated office worker discovers that he is the son of a professional assassin, and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities.
M-Net Movies 4 (DStv Channel 108)
Kids Club takes centre stage for the school holidays from 6:00 to 17:00, packed with laugh-out-loud comedies and heartwarming tales for the whole family. Then, from 20:30, viewers can catch classic action movies.
Available from: Wednesday 2 July
16:40 | Are We There Yet? | Comedy
Ice Cube plays a bachelor who tries to win over a woman by taking her kids on a road trip, only to find himself in over his head.
Available from: Friday 4 July
15:20 | Dennis the Menace | Comedy
Mischievous young Dennis causes chaos in his neighborhood, particularly for his grumpy neighbor, Mr Wilson.
Available from: Saturday 5 July
12:05 | The Wild Thornberrys | Family/Adventure
Eliza is an extraordinary kid. She's unique because she has the magical ability to talk with and understand animals. Together with her pet monkey and siblings, she gets involved in wild adventures.
15:18 | Problem Child | Comedy
An adopted seven-year-old kid turns out to be his new parents’ worst nightmare. Things take a turn when a serial killer, whom the boy befriends, kidnaps him and his mother.
Available from: Sunday 6 July
10:00 | Flushed Away | Comedy
A pampered pet mouse is flushed into the sewers of London and must navigate the underground world to find his way home. Hugh Jackman and Kate Winslet lend their voices to this animation.
Available from: Thursday 10 July
15:25 | Happy Feet 2 | Musical
Mumble's son, Erik, is struggling to realise his talents in the emperor penguin world. Meanwhile, Mumble and his family and friends discover a new threat of environmental dangers.
Available from: Saturday 12 July
10:00 | Stuart Little | Family/Comedy
Upon being adopted by the Littles, Stuart the mouse is unwelcomed by his new brother George. So, when Stuart begins to feel low the family helps him find his biological parents.
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Available from: Tuesday 1 July
Jurassic Park | Adventure/Sci-Fi
An industrialist invites experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone's lives in danger.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park | Adventure/Sci-Fi
A research team is sent to Jurassic Park Site B on Isla Sorna to study the dinosaurs there, while an InGen team approaches with another agenda.
Jurassic Park III | Adventure/Sci-Fi
A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convinces Dr Grant to go to Isla Sorna for a holiday, but their unexpected landing startles the island's new inhabitants.
Jurassic World | Adventure/Sci-Fi
A new theme park, built on the original site of Jurassic Park, creates a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus rex, that escapes containment and goes on a killing spree.
Available from: Wednesday 2 July
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom | Action/Adventure
Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard return for another incredible pre-historic adventure. When the island's dormant volcano begins to react, Owen and Claire return to mount a rescue mission to save as many dinosaurs as possible. (Rent now, 50% off).
Jurassic World Dominion | Action/Adventure
An epic conclusion to the Jurassic World trilogy in which two generations unite for the first time. Dinosaurs now live and hunt alongside humans, but this fragile balance might not last and will determine how long humans remain the apex predators.
Fight or Flight | Action/Comedy
Fans of Bullet Train will enjoy this chaotic, fun, over-the-top, and high-stakes showdown aboard a plane. A mercenary takes on a job to secure and deliver a high-value target on a flight swarming with assassins assigned to kill them both.
A Minecraft Movie | Action/Adventure
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected expert crafter.
Available from: Friday 4 July
Clown in a Cornfield | Horror
In a fading Midwestern town, Frendo the clown, a symbol of bygone success, reemerges as a terrifying scourge.
Warfare | War drama
A platoon of Navy SEALs embarks on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.
Available from: Friday 11 July
King of Kings | Animation/Family
Through a father's vivid storytelling, a boy journeys through Jesus's life, from humble beginnings to ultimate sacrifice. Along the way, he discovers the transformative power of faith.
Available from: Sunday 13 July
Breed Apart | Action/Horror
A rebel seeking abandoned dogs on a remote island finds herself in a harrowing situation filled with terror and adrenaline-fuelled chaos.
Available from: Monday, 14 July
The Penguin Lessons | Drama
Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman's personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.
Available from: Wednesday 16 July
Sinners | Drama
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.
Available from: Friday 18 July
Hell of a Summer | Action/Drama
The counsellors of a summer camp are terrorised by a masked killer.
Available from: Sunday 20 July
Lazareth | Comedy/Mystery
Lee protects her orphaned nieces Imogen and Maeve from a self-destructing world, raising them in isolation until an outsider threatens their peaceful existence.
Wednesday 23 July
Sharp Corner | Mystery/Fantasy
A dedicated family man becomes obsessed with saving the lives of car accident victims on the sharp corner in front of his house ... an obsession that could cost him everything.
Nosferatu | Horror
This unsettling Gothic horror, which is a reimagining of a classic tale, earned four Oscar nominations. When a terrifying vampire becomes infatuated with a young woman, a series of inexplicable horrors is unleashed.
Wolf Man | Horror
A modern twist to the classic Wolf Man horror franchise. A man fights to protect his family from a wild animal attack, but as night goes on, he slowly turns monstrous.
Available from: Friday 25 July
Maria | Biographical drama
Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity.
Available from: Tuesday 29 July
The Amateur | Biography/Drama
When his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action after his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a decoder takes matters into his own hands.
Available from: Wednesday 30 July
Distant | Action/Thriller
A space survival film. After crash landing on an alien planet, an asteroid miner contends with harsh terrain, his oxygen running low, and being hunted by strange creatures while trying to reunite with the only other survivor.
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