South African moviegoers, here are the new movies showing this week from Friday, 17 October 2025.
Below, we explain—in very simple terms—what each film is about, which cinemas are carrying it, and how to use current Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro rewards to save money on tickets and snacks.
New movies showing in cinemas this week: What’s opening on Friday, 17 October 2025
The Black Phone 2 (Horror | English)
Finn, now 17, is still dealing with his past.
His sister starts getting strange “black phone” calls in her dreams and sees visions of boys being hunted at a winter camp.
- Age restriction: 16
- Running time: ±1h53
- Where to watch: Listed at both Nu Metro and Ster-Kinekor
Good Fortune (Comedy | English)
A clumsy but well-meaning angel named Gabriel interferes in the lives of a gig worker and a rich capitalist, with chaotic results.
- Age restriction: 16
- Running time: ±1h37
- Where to watch: Listed at both Nu Metro and Ster-Kinekor
Shell (Thriller | English)
An actress tries a free anti-ageing “Shell” treatment. It works—until former patients start vanishing. She suspects danger inside the company. Age restriction: 16. Running time: ±1h41. Where to watch: Confirmed on Nu Metro, with specific cinemas listed (e.g., Canal Walk, Hyde Park, Pavilion).
Thamma — (Action/Fantasy)
A historian digs through old manuscripts for clues about vampire legends in Vijay Nagar.
- Where to watch: Ster-Kinekor has this title slotted from 17 October 2025
La Sonnambula (Bellini) — Live from the Met (Opera)
A new Met Opera production of La Sonnambula. The Met lists the live transmission for Saturday, 18 October 2025, 13:00 PM EST (19:00 SAST).
- Where to watch: Local SK pages show the title with release date Friday, 17 October 2025; individual SA venues may list screenings across the weekend—please verify your cinema’s schedule.
Skyfall (Throwback Cinema)
Bond must uncover the mastermind behind an attack on MI6 while M’s position is under threat.
- Price note: Throwback Cinema weeks typically run Friday–Thursday and are advertised at R50 per ticket; confirm pricing on your chosen site.
- Release date on SK: Friday, 17 October 2025
How to book movie tickets at South Africa cinemas
- Choose your chain and cinema: Use the official Ster-Kinekor or Nu Metro site/app, select your city, then pick a cinema.
- Pick a time and format: Standard 2D is common; some titles may offer IMAX/Xtreme/VIP depending on the site.
- Apply rewards at checkout: Log into your loyalty profile (SK Club/Scene Club) or pay with a qualifying partner card (e.g., Discovery Vitality at SK; Nedbank at Nu Metro) to trigger the discount.
Deals and rewards to use this week (verified on Tuesday, 14 October 2025)
Ster-Kinekor
- Half-Price Tuesday (SK Club): “50% off 1 movie ticket per showtime on any Tuesday,” including IMAX and Cine Prestige. Free to join.
- SK Subscription Club: Fan Club includes 4 tickets/month plus 20% off a regular combo (terms page lists R289/month).
- Epic Deal bundle: R149.90 for a 2D/3D ticket + regular popcorn + 650 ml drink (campaign active on SK promotions page).
- Discovery Vitality: Up to 50% off 2D/3D/Cinema Nouveau; 25% off IMAX/Cine Prestige; kids (2–18) watch free before 19:00 on weekdays (after completing the Kids review).
- Edgars Club / Pick n Pay Smart Shopper: Up to 40% off tickets and 50% off combos (Edgars); Smart Shopperpoints can be switched for SK ticket vouchers.
Nu Metro
- Wowza Wednesday: Reduced mid-week pricing; national price board shows R87 for regular 2D/3D at many sites (check your cinema).
- Price Freeze sites: Selected cinemas offer R50 tickets on 2D/3D—availability varies by location.
- Scene Club (free): Earn 10 points per R1 on tickets/snacks; redeem on future purchases.
- Nedbank offer: 50% off 2D/3D/VIP and 60% off Xtreme, plus 50% off selected combos. Valid through 30 Oct 2025 (new T&Cs to follow from 1 Nov 2025).
- ScreenX promo (Gateway, Durban): R100 per ticket (regular price R220) from 3 Oct–21 Nov 2025.
Tip: Availability, formats and prices differ by site and showtime. Always confirm on the official cinema page before paying.