Epic journeys home are the order of the week at South African cinemas. Learn more about the duo of new movie releases facing off.

Need some cosplay motivation with @comicconafrica coming up in September? Here's what we learned from cosplay legend, entrepreneur and expert judge @yayahan when she visited South Africa for the second time, earlier this year. Read the exclusive interview here.

The shock passing of Sam Neill leads this pop culture news recap. But also look out for this year's big Emmy Award contenders, comics (a crossover, and witchy revival) coming your way in October, and a trio of new movie trailers.

Sadly this one didn't escape our early concerns. 2026's live-action Moana is weirdly devoid of expressiveness and spirit when compared to its animated forerunner – making it a bland copy. Our review.

Heehee... On the home viewing front, you can rent or digitally purchase Michael right now. While Anya Taylor-Joy, Will Ferrell, and an Octavia Spencer-Hannah Waddingham pairing are adding star power to this week's new streaming options.

How is it that race, gender and sexual orientation are non-issues in dystopian sci-fi series Silo, on @AppleTV? Showrunner Graham Yost and star Rebecca Ferguson explain in this exclusive interview clip.

Get ready for Disney vs. Deadites! The live-action Moana and Evil Dead Burn both make their big screen debut in cinemas this Friday.

With @assassinscreed Black Flag Resynced, @Ubisoft has been promising the ultimate solo pirate adventure for today’s players. And they have delivered in spades with something that is consistently absorbing and, very importantly, fun. Read our 20-hours-in review now. @UbisoftZA #AssassinsCreed

July on @DisneyPlusZA starts with X-Men '97 Season 2, and ends with The Devil Wears Prada 2. And there is plenty joining the streamer in-between that power couple. Learn more now.

You know what they say? No man who loves cats is ever truly bad. We’ve spent the last week immersed in the Golden Age of Piracy, sailing 18th Century Caribbean waters in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Look out for our review on 8 July, with the game out globally on 9 July.

What the world needs now is a dumb Will Ferrell sports comedy. @NetflixSA understands the brief, while Heartstopper Forever is arriving to help heat up July.

Thanks for the memories! Silo Season 3 premieres on @AppleTV today, and you don't want to miss out on some of the most gripping television of right now, paired with a healthy serving of thematic density and overall nuance. Our review. #Silo

Stream Scene – 3 July 2026 Sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary makes its streaming debut, alongside the VOD debut for The Devil Wears Prada 2, and we have the third season premiere of Silo in this week's streaming releases. SERIES Elle S1 2 July 2026 - Prime Video Reese Witherspoon's two Legally…

Weird for this time of year, but this Friday's new cinema release set is geared across the board for grown-up audiences. Check out your fresh choices now.

"Leaving you breathless one moment, and misty-eyed the next, X-Men ’97 Season 2 is set up to be another laser blast to the feels." Marvel Animation's revival X-Men ‘97 is back on @DisneyPlusZA from today. Here's our impression after watching the first four episodes.

The past week's stand-out pop culture headlines have primarily been about animated series and movies on the horizon. And we couldn't be happier.

The Bear. X-Men. Sheep Detectives. Enola Holmes. And and and... Time to learn more about this busy week on the streaming front.

Supergirl is absolutely not a fun, rousing cinema outing for little girls with makeshift capes... BUT, older viewers will find a powerful message in a superhero story that's darker and more resonant than most. Our review. #Supergirl

Look out! Supergirl and the third Minions movie are landing at cinemas this week to kickstart the South African school holidays. Learn more now.

The Grand Theft Auto VI hype machine is winding up. But this past week also revealed new animated movies on the horizon, the first Comic Con Africa 2026 guest, and more.

Choose your Avatar! Both Fire and Ash and The Last Airbender S2 arrive on home screens this week, along with much more.

Toys face off with tech in Toy Story 5, arriving in cinemas this week. Read on for what else is new on the big screen.

“The greatest horror film ever made...” That’s an extreme statement, but there’s no denying that Obsession is deeply disturbing, thematically rich, more than competently made, and memorable. Our review. #Obsession

Romy and Michelle are joining the 30-years-later sequel club. Learn more in this double-up of weekly pop culture news, which includes both disappointing and intriguing announcements.

With so much talent behind and in front of the camera, Disclosure Day is more than fine. It just doesn't stand out from the pack in terms of Spielberg's previous sci-fi blockbusters. Our review. #DisclosureDay

It's a quiet week on the streaming front. But on the menu is South African telenovela dramz, murder, mystery and stop-motion animation.

It's been a while since we've had a big mid-year alien encounter blockbuster. Who better to deliver than Steven Spielberg – with Disclosure Day in cinemas from this Friday?

Sooooo many games got their time to shine during Summer Game Fest 2026. These are the top 10 game reveals that stood out for us. Give the list a read, then wishlist and pre-order.

Let's put a smile on that face. LEGO Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight (@legodcgame) is absolutely must play for Caped Crusader fans... of all ages. Our review. @WBGamesZA

Forty years down the line, does He-Man have the power? Sam checks out the big screen Masters of the Universe reboot as a franchise newcomer.

Between VOD and streamers, animated films The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Hoppers and David are now all available for home viewing. Meanwhile, adult audiences can check out Apple TV's all-star Cape Fear series, plus, amaze amaze amaze, Project Hail Mary 👎

Times are Toph! Season 2 of live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender comes to @NetflixSA in June. Along with new Oscar Isaac and John Cena movies, and a stop-motion animated film set to scratch that Nightmare Before Christmas itch. Learn more now.

Feeling left out, boys? Fear not, your Barbie is here in the form of Masters of the Universe. The He-Man movie reboot is just one of several new films (some of them also high-profile) hitting the big screen in South Africa this Friday.

The J in June stands for "Just stay in." @DisneyPlusZA is certainly providing the motivation this month, with Avatar: Fire and Ash, Hoppers, The Bear's final season, and loads of anime.

Fresh off those Oscar wins, horror movies are continuing to kill it in 2026. Born of the online phenomenon, Backrooms is another critical and commercial success. Our review.

It's all about gaming showcases... with a dash of X-Men '97. Check out the past week's pop culture news highlights now.

Stream Scene – 29 May 2026 This week's list of streaming releases is highlighted by Golden Globe-nominated historical drama The Testament of Ann Lee, the premiere of For All Mankind prequel spinoff Star City, and John Travolta's long-awaited feature film directing debut Propeller One-Way Night…

It's a good week at the movies if you like creepypasta, sharks and/or the dashing combo of Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal. Learn more about the week's big screen debuts now.

GIVEAWAY! We have 5x double tickets to watch shark thriller Deep Water at @sterkinekor cinemas, with Sun Africa Group. Entry: Tell us one item you’d choose to survive at sea. RT for bonus entry. Ends midnight Wed, 27 May. Open to SA residents only. T&Cs: www.pfangirl.com/competitions...

New tabletop conventions for South Africa ✔️ Survival horror games on the horizon ✔️ Standout movies from Cannes ✔️ A loooooong-awaited sequel ✔️ They're all here.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu looks and sounds incredible on the big screen, especially IMAX. Pity it's so bland and safe on the narrative front, though. Our review.

Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir swings onto home screens this week, along with another mystery-solver: Season 2 of teen detective series A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

The Mandalorian & Grogu jetpacks onto the big screen this Friday... Essentially kicking off the relentless midyear blockbuster season for the next few months. Here are all your new movies and special screenings for the week.

In today's pop culture recap, covering the past seven days of film, series and comic news: Masters of the Universe, The Batman: Part II, Wildwood, VisionQuest, and more.

Stream Scene – 15 May 2026 Scream 7 slashes its way onto the streaming releases this week via VOD rental, while we also get star-studded sci-fi series The Boroughs, the Jack Ryan feature-film finale Ghost War, and more!

Honestly the biggest cinema release this week is the 40th anniversary return of Top Gun and its sequel. But horror movie Obsession may be the next big sleeper hit of 2026. Here's what you need to know.

From Darryn's review: "Saros is an invigorating and painful game, but to quote John Mellencamp, baby it hurts so good." Here's what Housemarque's Returnal follow-up offers PS5 players. #Saros

It's never too late to line up your TV viewing for the month. With a couple of surprise movie additions already, @DisneyPlusZA has loaded the second half of May. Learn more now.

Midnight margaritas are back on the menu as Practical Magic 2 comes to cinemas this September. It's just one movie trailer covered in this pop culture catch-up, which actually includes good gaming industry news for once. Read on now.

We're finally back to our normal posting schedule and calendar. And that means checking out what @NetflixSA has to offer in May. Get ready to mine for hidden gems.