South African movie fans, here are the new movies hitting local cinemas this Friday, 10 October 2025.
If you’re searching for movies showing this week, this guide explains what each film is about, the language/subtitle info, and exactly how to watch at Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro, including current rewards and deals you can use to save.
New movies this week: What’s opening on Friday (10 Oct 2025)
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Art World Tales (Anime | Japanese with English subtitles)
The 44th film in the beloved Doraemon series sends Nobita and friends into a magical “world of pictures.”
It’s a family-friendly fantasy adventure with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
HEN (South Africa | Afrikaans with English subtitles)
After a grisly incident on an isolated farm, a couple takes in a feral boy whose presence brings a mysterious curse.
It’s a tense Afrikaans psychological horror, with English subtitles where needed. Theatrical release: 10 Oct 2025.
TRON: Ares (Sci-Fi | English)
A highly advanced Program—Ares—crosses from the digital world into the real one, marking humanity’s first encounter with AI beings.
When Harry Met Sally… (Throwback Cinema | English)
Rob Reiner’s classic rom-com returns for a one-week Throwback Cinema run from Friday, 10 October 2025.
A friendship turns complicated when Harry and Sally test whether romance ruins everything.
How to watch:
- Choose the Throwback Cinema showtime at your nearest Ster-Kinekor (limited daily slots; sells out fast).
Steps on how to book a movie in South Africa
- Pick your chain and cinema: Ster-Kinekor (IMAX, Cine Prestige, standard screens) or Nu Metro (Xtreme, 4DX, VIP). Use the official site or app, choose your city, then your cinema.
- Choose format and time: Some films screen in multiple formats. IMAX/Xtreme offer bigger screens and louder sound.
- Apply rewards: Log in with your SK Club or Scene Club profile first; partner discounts (e.g., Nedbank, Vitality, Edgars Club) are applied during checkout when you add your card/membership number.
- Collect/scan tickets: Use the QR code in the app/email at the cinema kiosks/entrance.
Deals & rewards to use this week (verified Monday, 6 October 2025)
Ster-Kinekor
- Half-Price Tuesday (SK Club): 50% off one ticket per showtime on Tuesdays—including IMAX and Cine Prestige—for SK Club members. Free to join.
- Subscription Club:
- Fan Club: 4 tickets/month + 20% off a regular combo; pricing currently displayed as R289 p/m on the buy page. (Some pages still reference older R249 comms.)
- Morvies/Unlimited: watch as many 2D/3D films as you want monthly + snack discount.
- Epic Deal bundle: R149.90 for a 2D/3D ticket + regular popcorn + 650 ml drink (campaign active; SK Club-linked).
- Partner perks: Discovery Vitality (up to 50% off; kids watch free before 19:00 on weekdays), Edgars Club (up to 40% off tickets + 50% off regular combo).
Nu Metro
- Wowza Wednesday: Reduced pricing on Wednesdays; current national price board shows R87 for regular 2D/3D on Wowza at many sites (check your cinema page).
- Price Freeze sites: Selected cinemas offer R50 tickets on 2D/3D (limited locations).
- Scene Club (free): Earn 10 points per R1 on tickets/snacks; redeem points on future purchases.
- Nedbank cardholders: 50% off regular 2D/3D/VIP, 60% off Xtreme, plus 50% off specified combos. Excludes 4DX and Full VIP sites; see T&Cs.
Tip: For partner discounts, pay with the qualifying card and/or enter your membership number during checkout as shown on each partner page.