Wondering which movies are coming to Showmax in December 2024 & January 2025? Don’t stress, I’ve got you covered. This article contains details about that, so just keep on reading…
Here are 16 Movies Coming To Showmax in December 2024 & January 2025
1. Wonka – Streaming on Showmax from Friday, 6 December 2024
Inspired by Roald Dahl’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wonka stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (Dune) as the young Willy Wonka, bursting with ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time.
Directed by Paul King (writer-director of the Paddington films) and produced by Harry Potter’s David Heyman, this magical musical comedy was the seventh biggest blockbuster of 2023.
Chalamet won the Kids’ Choice Award for Favourite Movie Actor, while Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, and Olivia Colman received nominations across Critics Choice and Kids’ Choice categories.
Also watch out for Hugh Grant’s delightful turn as an Oompa Loompa.
Wonka boasts an 82% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with The Guardian calling it “spectacular, imaginative, sweet-natured, and funny.”
2. The Killer – Streaming on Showmax from 2 December 2024
John Woo (Silent Night, Mission: Impossible II, Face/Off) reimagines his 1989 Hong Kong classic in English with The Killer.
Emmy nominee Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones, Fast Saga) stars as Zee, a feared assassin in Paris. During a mission, she spares a blinded young woman, a choice that unravels her alliances, attracts the police, and drags her into a conspiracy linked to her past.
The film also features Golden Globe nominee Omar Sy (Lupin, Jurassic World) and Teen Choice winner Sam Worthington (Avatar).
IndieWire praises The Killer as “shockingly good,” while The Guardian notes that Woo “still stages mayhem more inventively than Hollywood’s newcomers.”
3. Eilleen – Streaming on Showmax from Monday, 2 December 2024
Critics Choice nominee Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho, Jojo Rabbit) and Oscar winner Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada) star in Eileen, a psychological thriller about a young secretary infatuated with Rebecca, a glamorous new counsellor at her workplace.
Vogue describes Eileen as “a gem destined for cult classic status,” and “an unbearably tense Hitchcockian thriller.”
Adapted from Ottessa Moshfegh’s award-winning novel, the film melds dark intrigue with chilling atmosphere.
Check out the trailer for the film below:
4. If – Streaming on Showmax from 9 December 2024
Directed by John Krasinski (A Quiet Place), If follows Bea, a girl who can see everyone’s imaginary friends and embarks on a magical quest to reunite them with their children.
The film stars Cailey Fleming (The Walking Dead) and Emmy winner Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), alongside a stellar voice cast including Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Awkwafina.
Common Sense Media describes IF as “a mind-bending, eye-popping musical extravaganza that’s truly unforgettable.”
5. John Early: Now More Than Ever – Streaming on Showmax from 12 December 2024
In his first HBO comedy special, John Early combines biting commentary, pop star swagger, and his signature hilarity in a performance set at Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn.
Styled as a gritty 70s rockumentary, Now More Than Ever interweaves stand-up, dynamic song covers—from Britney to Neil Young—and backstage sketches reminiscent of Spinal Tap.
Nominated for the 2024 Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special and an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, it also holds a perfect 100% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
6. Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero – Streaming on Showmax from 12 December 2024
This HBO documentary captures Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X during his first headlining US tour.
With intimate access, Long Live Montero showcases the genre-breaking star as he balances the pressures of fame, his desire to inspire, and his place among Black queer icons.
Variety lauds Lil Nas X as “the latest star to remake the pop universe” and notes that by the film’s end, “it’s hard to imagine the universe without him.”
7. A Quiet Place: Day One – Streaming on Showmax from 20 December 2024
The third installment in the A Quiet Place series, Day One stars Kenyan Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther, Us) as Sam, a cancer patient trapped in New York City during an alien invasion.
With its 86% Rotten Tomatoes score, The Guardian describes it as “a bleak, bruising but curiously life-affirming account of the start of the end of the world.”
Co-starring Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things), Alex Wolff (Hereditary), and award-winning African actors Takunda Khumalo and Eliane Umuhire, the prequel delves into humanity’s resilience during chaos.
8. The Colour Purple – Streaming on Showmax from 23 December 2024
This Oscar-nominated musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning novel is directed by Blitz Bazawule (Black Is King). It chronicles the incredible journey of Celie, a woman who finds hope and strength through sisterhood amid life’s hardships in early 1900s Georgia.
Starring Fantasia Barrino in her film debut, alongside Danielle Brooks (Orange Is the New Black) and Taraji P. Henson (Empire), the film won nine Black Reel Awards, including Outstanding Ensemble.
Variety calls it “monumental,” affirming it surpasses Spielberg’s original adaptation.
9. Back To Black – Streaming on Showmax from 30 December
Back to Black recounts the meteoric rise of Amy Winehouse, culminating in the creation of her iconic album.
Marisa Abela (Industry) delivers a transformative portrayal of the late singer, with Variety praising her ability to capture Winehouse “in every look, mood, and note.”
Featuring Jack O’Connell (SAS Rogue Heroes) and Lesley Manville (The Crown), the film is a poignant tribute to an artist gone too soon.
10. Dune: Part One & Dune: Part Two – Streaming on Showmax from 1 January 2025
Dune: Part Two continues Paul Atreides’ quest for revenge and his struggle to balance love and the universe’s fate.
Boasting a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, The New York Times commends the chemistry between Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, adding it provides “personal stakes and warmth” amid chilling conflict.
Featuring an ensemble cast including Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh, the film is a masterful continuation of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic.
11. Your Lucky Day – Streaming on Showmax from 9 January 2025
One of Angus Cloud’s final performances, Your Lucky Day is a gripping thriller about a lottery dispute turned deadly hostage situation.
Jessica Garza (The Purge, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels) was nominated for a 2024 Imagen Award for her role, while the film itself earned praise for its twists and suspense.
With an 87% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Roger Ebert hails it as “thrilling and suspenseful, with enough twists to keep you guessing.”
12. The Last Rifleman – Streaming on Showmax from 6 January 2025
Inspired by true events, The Last Rifleman stars Golden Globe nominee Pierce Brosnan as a WWII veteran escaping his care home to honor the 75th anniversary of D-Day in France, confronting the ghosts of his past.
The film features Clémence Poésy (Tenet), Emmy nominee John Amos (Coming to America), and Screen Actors Guild nominee Jürgen Prochnow (The English Patient).
Nominated at the Irish Film and Television Awards, it’s a touching tribute to courage and remembrance.
13. One Life – Streaming on Showmax from 6 January 2025
One Life tells the extraordinary story of Nicholas Winton, a London broker who saved Jewish children from the Nazis during WWII. Haunted by the ones he couldn’t save, his life takes a turn when he’s reunited with some of the survivors decades later.
Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins (The Silence of the Lambs) and Johnny Flynn (The Lovers) portray Winton across timelines. Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown) and Jonathan Pryce (The Crown) co-star in this moving historical drama.
With a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score, The Guardian calls it “an extraordinary true story that touches the heart.”
14. Ramy Youssef: More Feelings – Streaming on Showmax from 8 January 2025
Ramy Youssef returns in his HBO comedy special More Feelings, offering thoughtful humor on our divided world and the challenges of charitable giving.
Nominated for a 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Picture Editing, the show combines wit and introspection. The Chicago Sun-Times praises Youssef’s “genuine, brilliant presence” and his ability to make audiences laugh while inspiring connection.
15. Breathe – Streaming on Showmax from 13 January 2025
In a world where oxygen is scarce, a mother (Jennifer Hudson) and daughter (Quvenzhané Wallis) live underground, venturing to the surface in specialized oxygen suits.
Co-starring genre icons Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil) and Sam Worthington (Avatar), Breathe is a tense survival story exploring humanity’s resilience in the face of environmental collapse.
16. The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial – Streaming on Showmax from 23 January 2025
Adapted from Herman Wouk’s novel, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial follows a naval first officer on trial for mutiny against a commander showing dangerous instability.
Starring Emmy winner Kiefer Sutherland (24) as Commander Queeg, alongside BAFTA nominee Jason Clarke (The Great Gatsby) and Lance Reddick (John Wick), the film was one of Oscar winner William Friedkin’s final projects.
Nominated for Critics’ Choice Awards, it’s a gripping courtroom drama.
Well, there you have 16 Movies You Can Stream on Showmax in December 2024 and January 2025. What are you looking forward to the most? Leave a comment below and let me know.
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