South African moviegoers, this is your simple guide to new movies and movies showing this week. We list each title with a synopsis and the main cast for quick reference.
After the list, you’ll find a single section explaining how to watch at Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro, along with updated rewards and deals you can use at checkout.
New movie releases and special events (27–31 Oct 2025)
La Sonnambula (Bellini) – Metropolitan Opera (cinema presentation)
Amina’s sleepwalking (“la sonnambula”) turns a small Alpine town upside down in one of opera’s most delicate love stories. This season’s new Met staging stars soprano Nadine Sierra, with Xabier Anduaga (Elvino), Sydney Mancasola (Lisa) and Alexander Vinogradov (Count Rodolfo); Riccardo Frizza conducts.
The Met’s Live in HD transmission for this production was scheduled for Saturday, 18 October at 13:00 ET (19:00 SAST), with local South African cinema dates aligning to distributors’ schedules this week.
You’ve Got Mail (Throwback Cinema – Ster-Kinekor)
Two bookstore rivals fall in love online, unaware they’re competing in real life.
Cast includes Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey, Jean Stapleton, Dave Chappelle and Steve Zahn.
Regretting You
A family tragedy forces loved ones to confront hidden secrets and long-simmering resentments before they can move forward.
Headliners include Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, Mason Thames, Willa Fitzgerald, Scott Eastwood and Clancy Brown.
Bugonia
In Bugonia, two conspiracy-obsessed cousins kidnap a powerful CEO, convinced she’s an alien out to destroy Earth—an absurd, pitch-black comedy from Yorgos Lanthimos. Cast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis and Alicia Silverstone.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
In a brutal fight between devils, hunters and hidden enemies, Reze enters Denji’s life and triggers his most dangerous battle yet.
Japanese voice cast (principal roles): Kikunosuke Toya, Reina Ueda, Fairouz Ai, Tomori Kusunoki and Shogo Sakata.
Time Hoppers
Year 2050: four gifted students at Aqli Academy discover a time-travel portal and race along the Silk Road to protect the legacy of great scientists from an evil alchemist, Fasid. Family adventure with a strong educational angle rooted in history and science.
G-DRAGON in Cinema [Übermensch] (Nu Metro exclusive – Wednesday, 29 Oct)
A concert-film capture of the kickoff show from G-DRAGON’s 2025 world tour, featuring anthems like “Crooked,” “Who You?” and “HEARTBREAKER,” plus special guest appearances.
Nu Metro lists South African screenings starting Wednesday, 29 October, with additional sessions into the weekend.
How to watch these movies in South Africa
- Choose your chain and cinema: use Ster-Kinekor or Nu Metro’s website/app, pick your city, then select a cinema and showtime.
- Formats: standard 2D is most common; some sites offer premium formats (IMAX/Xtreme/Prestige/VIP) depending on the title and venue.
- Apply rewards before you pay: log in to your loyalty profile (SK Club or Scene Club) and, if applicable, add partner benefits (e.g., Discovery Vitality at Ster-Kinekor; Nedbank at Nu Metro) during checkout.
Deals & rewards to use this week (verified 27 Oct 2025)
Ster-Kinekor
- Half-Price Tuesday (SK Club): 50% off one ticket per showtime on Tuesdays—applies to 2D, 3D, IMAX and Cine Prestige. Free to join.
- SK Subscription Club – Fan Club: 4x 2D/3D tickets per month + 20% off a regular combo (see current plan page).
- Epic Deal bundle: promotional combo including a 2D/3D ticket + regular popcorn + 650 ml drink (check the promo page for current price and availability).
- Discovery Vitality: up to 50% off 2D/3D/Cinema Nouveau tickets; 25% off IMAX/Cine Prestige; Vitality Kids (2–18) can watch for free before 19:00 on weekdays once the Kids review is completed.
Nu Metro
- Price Matters board: Wowza Wednesday pricing listed at R87 for many sites; some “Price Freeze” locations show R50 tickets—confirm per cinema.
- Scene Club (free): earn 10 points per R1 on tickets/snacks; points can be redeemed on future purchases.
- Nedbank x Nu Metro: 50% off 2D/3D/VIP and 60% off Xtreme, plus 50% off select combos—valid through 30 Oct 2025, with new terms from 1 Nov 2025.
