The Easter holiday is around the corner, and many South African families will be looking for fun and entertaining activities to enjoy together. One great way to spend quality time with loved ones is by having a movie night. With so many amazing films available to stream, it can be hard to choose what to watch. Here are three family-friendly movie options that are worth watching this school holiday.
A young shepherd, a towering giant, and a local animation studio that surprised the world – the movie “David” is a must-see. Directed by Zimbabwe-born, Cape Town-based filmmakers Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes, this biblical epic became one of the 10 biggest animated hits globally last year. The film features an original score by Joseph Trapanese and is led by Grammy nominee Phil Wickham. You can stream “David” from Tuesday, March 24.
More Animated Fun
If you haven’t watched “Zootropolis 2” yet, it’s a must-add to your watch list. Kids’ Choice winners Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman return as Judy and Nick in this sequel to the Oscar-winning buddy-cop comedy. The film has a 91% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was nominated for the Best Animated Feature Oscar. You can catch “Zootropolis 2” on M-Net Movies 1 (DStv Channel 104) at 11.45am on Thursday, March 26.
Live-Action Adventure
The eighth-biggest box office hit of 2025 globally, “How To Train Your Dragon” reimagines the Oscar-nominated franchise as a live-action epic. Mason Thames stars as Hiccup, with Nico Parker as Astrid, Nick Frost as Gobber, and Gerard Butler back as Chief Stoick. The film boasts BAFTA-nominated VFX and a Grammy-nominated score by John Powell. You can watch “How To Train Your Dragon” on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at 8.05pm on Sunday, March 29.
Other great family movies to stream this Easter include “The Bad Guys”, which follows the story of a group of reformed villains who get hijacked into a globe-trotting heist. Here are some more options to consider:
- “The Secret Life of Pets”
- “Hotel Transylvania”
- “Monsters, Inc.”
