From DreamWorks Animation, the studio behind memorable friendships in How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek, and The Wild Robot, Forgotten Island follows lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa as they prepare to head down separate paths after graduating from high school. On their last night together, the pair stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, a world filled with magical and mythological creatures from the stories they grew up hearing from their Filipino families.

But their biggest challenge comes when they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price they must pay to return home. Jo and Raissa must find a way off the island before they forget each other forever.

Inspired by the new DreamWorks Animation adventure Forgotten Island, releasing in cinemas nationwide on 24 September, the free experience will invite visitors to step into the world of the movie, capture their own Forgotten Island-inspired moments and celebrate the friendships that matter most at Gateway.

Running daily from 11 AM to 6 PM, the activation will coincide with the school holidays and the film’s release at Nu Metro Gateway.

Bring Your Bestie to the Island

At the heart of Forgotten Island is the idea that your best friendship is worth fighting for, and Gateway’s activation will bring that theme to life.

Visitors can strike a pose against the themed photo wall, add their own contribution to a special memory wall, or head to the Sketchbot experience to have their photo taken with their bestie and transformed into Forgotten Island style.

There is no cost to participate, so grab your bestie, bring your crew, and make a few new memories together before heading to the cinema.

A Friendship Worth Fighting For…

Written and directed by Academy Award® and BAFTA nominee Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado, Forgotten Island features an all-star voice cast led by Grammy and Academy Award® winner H.E.R. and Liza Soberano, alongside Dave Franco, Lea Salonga, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy and Ronny Chieng.

Forgotten Island releases in cinemas nationwide, including Nu Metro Gateway, on 24 September 2026.

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Heart of the Beast will be released in cinemas nationwide in South Africa on 24 September 2026.

In the film, after a harrowing plane crash, special forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his military dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a fight for survival against the elements, with the film exploring the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.

The film is directed by acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, whose credits include Fury, End of Watch, and The Beekeeper, from a screenplay by Cameron Alexander.

Alongside Pitt, the cast includes J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe. Heart of the Beast is produced by Olivia Hamilton, Marty Bowen, David Ayer and Brad Pitt, with Damien Chazelle among the film’s executive producers.

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The fourth film in the popular Tad the Lost Explorer franchise sees Tad facing a very different challenge. He and Sara are now parents to fearless two-year-old Oli, who has inherited her parents’ appetite for archaeology and adventure. Tad, however, has become an overprotective dad, while his old friend Mummy is struggling with no longer being the centre of attention.

Things take a spectacular turn when the gang discovers the Magic Lamp in Buckingham Palace, and Mummy uses it to travel back to Paititi, Peru, in 1502. Tad, Sara, and their friends must follow him into the past before his actions change history forever. What follows is a globe-spanning race through time, taking them from Peru across the Atlantic to Greece and deep into the Middle East, all the way to the legendary cave of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

At its heart, the new film combines the franchise’s trademark archaeology, fantasy, comedy, and action with a story about family, friendship, and parenthood. Screenwriters Josep Gatell and Manuel Burque describe the adventure as a quest packed with mysteries, chases, ancient traps, and iconic locations, with the Magic Lamp introducing time travel into Tad’s world for the first time. Director Enrique Gato returns to the character he first brought to the screen in a short film two decades ago. The franchise has since become an international animation success, with the first feature released in more than 35 countries and later instalments setting new records for Spanish animation.

Tad and The Magic Lamp is directed by Enrique Gato, written by Josep Gatell and Manuel Burque, and produced by Ghislain Barrois, Álvaro Augustin, Nico Matji, Edmon Roch, Marc Sabé, and Javier Ugarte.

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In the new movie, the pups find themselves far from Adventure Bay after their ship is caught in a mysterious storm and crash-lands on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. There they meet Rex, a pup who has lived on the island for years and knows everything there is to know about its prehistoric inhabitants.

But adventure quickly turns to danger when Mayor Humdinger begins recklessly mining the island in search of its natural resources, inadvertently causing a huge dormant volcano to erupt. It is then up to the PAW Patrol and their new friend Rex to tackle a series of dino-sized rescues and save the island and its inhabitants from disaster.

The Adventure Comes to Malls Across SA

To celebrate the cinema release, PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE activations are bringing Adventure Bay to shopping centres across South Africa. Young fans can enjoy hands-on toy demonstrations with Prima Toys, shop the latest PAW Patrol toys from Toy Kingdom, discover paw-some character clothing from Woolworths, and treat their furry friends with goodies from Montego. Packed with fun activities and exciting products, the activations offer families the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of the film in cinemas.

Of course, no Paw Patrol experience would be complete without one of its best-known pups. Chase will make special appearances for meet-and-greets, giving fans the chance to meet the police pup in person and snap a photo with him.

Chase will be at Mall of Africa from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August, with appearances between 11:00 and 16:30 each day. He will then move to Menlyn Park Shopping Centre from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August, where he will also be appearing from 11:00 to 16:30 daily, before heading to The Pavilion in Durban from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August, from 11:00 to 16:30 each day.

PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE is now showing in cinemas nationwide.

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In the film, in the epic fantasy world of Orïsha, a young woman goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. She and her brother ally with the daughter and son of the king to fight back against his brutal rule. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE features a stellar cast including Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, featuring Academy Award® nominee Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, Academy Award® winner Regina King, with Idris Elba and Academy Award® winner Viola Davis.

Children of Blood and Bone releases in cinemas on 15 January 2027.

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The film grossed an extraordinary US$264.1 million worldwide during its opening weekend. In South Africa, The Odyssey opened across 142 cinema screens and generated more than R7.7 million at the box office during its first three days, supported by numerous sold-out shows across premium large-format cinemas.

The film also set a new benchmark for IMAX in South Africa, delivering the biggest three-day IMAX opening weekend ever recorded in the country and the biggest IMAX opening of 2026.

Based on Homer’s legendary epic, The Odyssey follows Odysseus on his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, where he encounters mythical creatures, powerful gods and impossible challenges. Matt Damon stars as the legendary hero, leading an acclaimed ensemble cast that includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth, Elliot Page, John Leguizamo, Corey Hawkins and Benny Safdie.

The film is also a landmark achievement in filmmaking. The Odyssey is the first feature film ever shot entirely with IMAX film cameras, capturing extraordinary image detail, scale and immersion. Whether experienced in IMAX at Ster-Kinekor, Scene Xtreme at Nu Metro, or another premium large-format cinema, audiences see more of every frame, accompanied by the powerful sound and spectacular visuals that Christopher Nolan intended for the biggest screens.

With exceptional word of mouth and record-breaking momentum behind it, The Odyssey has firmly established itself as one of the defining cinema events of 2026. Tickets are available now at cinemas nationwide.

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Releasing in South African cinemas on Friday 17 July, The Odyssey is the first feature film ever shot entirely with IMAX film cameras, pushing large format filmmaking further than ever before. Whether audiences choose IMAX at Ster-Kinekor, Scene Xtreme at Nu Metro or another premium large format cinema, this is a film designed to reward those who experience it on the biggest screen possible.

Built For the Biggest Screens

From the outset, Nolan envisioned The Odyssey as a cinematic event rather than simply another blockbuster. By shooting the entire film using IMAX cameras, every scene was designed to maximise image quality, scale and immersion in a way that cannot be replicated on a television or mobile device.

IMAX cameras capture substantially more image detail than conventional digital formats, delivering extraordinary sharpness, richer colours and a much taller image. On premium large format screens, audiences see more of every frame, from vast ocean landscapes and towering cliffs to intricate costume details and sweeping battle sequences. Combined with powerful cinema sound, the result is an experience that places viewers in the middle of the action rather than simply watching it unfold.

Real Filmmaking in a Digital Age

One of Nolan’s defining characteristics as a filmmaker is his commitment to practical effects. Rather than relying heavily on computer-generated imagery, The Odyssey was brought to life using real ships, large-scale practical sets and spectacular locations filmed across six countries.

The production ventured to rugged coastlines, open seas and remote landscapes to create the mythical world of Odysseus, allowing natural light, real environments and practical stunt work to do much of the storytelling. This dedication to authenticity gives the film a physical weight and realism that audiences instinctively recognise on screen.

Even shooting entirely with IMAX cameras presented enormous challenges. The cameras are significantly larger, heavier and more complex than conventional film cameras, making every shot more demanding to execute. It is an extraordinary technical achievement that reflects Nolan’s determination to push the boundaries of modern filmmaking.

An All-Star Cast Brings a Timeless Story to Life

While the visuals are spectacular, The Odyssey is also driven by an exceptional cast. Matt Damon stars as the legendary Odysseus, leading an ensemble that includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth, Elliot Page, John Leguizamo and Corey Hawkins. Bringing together Academy Award winners, blockbuster favourites and some of Hollywood’s most exciting younger stars, the cast reflects the scale and ambition of Nolan’s latest production.

Based on Homer’s enduring epic, the story follows Odysseus on his perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Along the way, he faces mythical creatures, powerful gods, impossible choices and extraordinary adventures in one of literature’s greatest tales.

A Cinema Experience Worth Leaving Home For

Following the global success of Oppenheimer, Nolan once again demonstrates why some films deserve to be experienced in a cinema. The immense picture, immersive sound and remarkable craftsmanship combine to create a film that simply cannot be replicated at home. Every crashing wave, every towering landscape and every carefully constructed set has been created for the theatrical experience, allowing audiences to appreciate the full scale of Nolan’s vision.

Whether viewed in IMAX at Ster-Kinekor, Scene Xtreme at Nu Metro or another premium large format cinema, The Odyssey is a reminder of what makes going to the movies so special.

The Odyssey opens in cinemas across South Africa on Friday 17 July. For audiences deciding which film deserves the biggest screen this year, Christopher Nolan’s latest epic makes a compelling case.

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Part new adventure, part greatest hits celebration, JACKASS BEST AND LAST sees the gang reunite to push the boundaries of common sense once again, delivering brand-new stunts and stupidity alongside some of the biggest laughs and most unforgettable moments from the past 25 years. Equal parts nostalgic and outrageously over-the-top, the film celebrates the mischievous friendships that turned a wildly irresponsible idea into a global phenomenon.

One Last Fling for the World’s Most Fearless Idiots

For fans who grew up watching shopping trolleys collide, impossible dares unfold as Knoxville and company willingly put themselves in harm’s way for a laugh. JACKASS BEST AND LAST promises to be the ultimate farewell.

The film reunites fan favourites including Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Dave England, Danger Ehren and Preston Lacy, alongside Rachel Wolfson, Jasper, Dark Shark, Poopies and Zach Holmes for one final round of mayhem. Whether it is ridiculous stunts, painfully funny mishaps or the gang’s unmatched chemistry, audiences can expect everything they have come to love from the Jackass universe turned up to full volume.

A Celebration 25 Years in the Making

JACKASS BEST AND LAST is a loud, laugh-out-loud celebration of unforgettable moments, bad decisions and genuine friendship. Directed by Jeff Tremaine and produced by longtime collaborators Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze, Johnny Knoxville and Shanna Newton, the film captures the spirit that made Jackass a cultural phenomenon.

So, grab your dumb little buddies, raise a glass and prepare for the cinematic event that promises to be the last time audiences will ever laugh this hard in a cinema.

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Shrouded in mystery and driven by an unsettling question – if someone proved to you that we weren’t alone, would that frighten you? DISCLOSURE DAY promises an edge-of-your-seat experience from one of cinema’s greatest storytellers. With the haunting promise that “the truth belongs to eight billion people,” Spielberg’s latest original film is one of the year’s most anticipated big-screen releases.

Spielberg Returns With an Original Big-Screen Event

Created and directed by Spielberg, DISCLOSURE DAY brings together an acclaimed cast led by SAG winner and Oscar nominee Emily Blunt, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Josh O’Connor, Academy Award winner Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and two-time Oscar nominee Colman Domingo.

The film’s chilling premise includes a global revelation that could change humanity forever. Equal parts mystery, spectacle and emotional drama, DISCLOSURE DAY marks Spielberg’s return to the kind of large-scale storytelling that has captivated audiences for decades.

A Powerhouse Creative Team Behind the Mystery

The screenplay comes from David Koepp, Spielberg’s longtime collaborator whose previous work includes Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Together, these films have generated more than $3 billion at the global box office, cementing Koepp and Spielberg as one of Hollywood’s most formidable creative partnerships.

Produced by five-time Academy Award nominee Kristie Macosko Krieger alongside Spielberg for Amblin Entertainment, the film also features executive producers Adam Somner and Chris Brigham.

Few filmmakers have shaped modern cinema quite like Spielberg. The highest-grossing director of all time, he is responsible for iconic films including Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the Indiana Jones franchise and Jurassic Park. A three-time Academy Award winner, Spielberg most recently released The Fabelmans in 2022, earning seven Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.

DISCLOSURE DAY releases in South African cinemas on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

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With an opening weekend exceeding R10 million and a powerful surge following the public holiday on Monday, the film’s cumulative gross has climbed to an impressive R16 million. This exceptional performance signals strong audience appetite and positions MICHAEL as one of the most compelling theatrical releases of the year.

A Global Icon, Reimagined for the Big Screen

Bringing to life the story of one of the most influential entertainers of all time, MICHAEL traces the rise of Michael Jackson from child star to global phenomenon. The film explores the defining moments, creative breakthroughs and personal complexities that shaped his journey, offering audiences an intimate look at the man behind the music.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the film combines cinematic scale with a deeply human narrative. A standout performance by Jaafar Jackson at its centre anchors the story, supported by meticulous attention to detail across production design, choreography and music, ensuring that the spirit of Jackson’s artistry is felt throughout.

With its record-breaking debut and sustained momentum, MICHAEL has established itself as the must-see cinema event of the year, capturing the imagination of audiences and reaffirming the big screen as the ultimate stage for iconic storytelling.

MICHAEL is now showing nationwide at NuMetro and Ster-Kinekor cinemas.

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