The animated sports comedy Grand Prix of Europe will be released in South African cinemas on Friday, 15 August 2025.
‘Grand Prix of Europe’ racing into South African cinemas
This film celebrates the 50th anniversary of Europa-Park, a well-known German theme park, and features the park’s mascots — Ed Euromaus, a famous mouse racer, and Edda Euromausi, a young mouse with big dreams.
The movie is an international project between Germany and the United Kingdom, produced by Mack Magic and Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany. It has already been released in Germany and will soon reach audiences in the UK and South Africa.
Plot explained in simple terms
In Grand Prix of Europe, Edda, a teenage mouse, dreams of following in the footsteps of her hero, Ed — a legendary racing champion.
The story takes place in a world where different animals compete in a special event called the “Grand Prix of Europe,” a big, exciting race filled with action, teamwork, and surprises.
Edda teams up with Cindy, a clever fox who used to be a champion herself, to take part in the race.
Along the way, they face tough opponents, including Nachtkraab the crow and Magnus the bear.
The movie mixes comedy, adventure, and fast-paced racing scenes, making it fun for both children and adults.
Full voice cast
The English voice cast includes:
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Ed, the racing legend
- Gemma Arterton as Edda, the determined young mouse racer
- Hayley Atwell as Cindy, the retired champion fox
- Lenny Henry as Erwin, the fairground operator and Edda’s father
- Rob Beckett as Enzo, the race commentator parrot
- Colin McFarlane as Nachtkraab, the crow racer
- David Menkin as Magnus, the bear racer
- Adam El Hagar as Richard
The German voice cast includes Hannes Maurer, Maria Koschny, Rubina Nath, Hans Bayer, Jan Delay, Tom Vogt, Leonhard Mahlich, and Kevin Kraus.
How to watch ‘Grand Prix of Europe’ in South Africa
South African audiences can watch Grand Prix of Europe in cinemas nationwide starting Friday, 15 August 2025. It will be available in both English and German versions, depending on the cinema.
Viewers can check their local cinema listings for screening times.
Because the film is animated and aimed at a family audience, it is expected to carry a low age restriction, making it suitable for children.
Tickets can be bought online through cinema booking platforms or directly at cinema box offices.