Your one-stop highlights guide to the movies comin' up on M-Net and the M-Net Movie channels this August 2025:
M-Net
Friday night films:
Our pick
The Image of You
Friday 1 August 2025 at 21h00
Psychological Thriller
Based on the book by Adele Perks. Anna falls in love with a man, but her twin sister Zoe doesn't trust him and sets out to discover the truth about him.
Babes
Friday 8 August 2025 at 21h00
Comedy/Drama
With the help of her best friend, who's a mother of two, a yoga instructor transitions into motherhood after getting pregnant from a one-night stand.
The Wasp
Friday 15 August 2025 at 21h00
Psychological Thriller
A woman in an abusive relationship reaches out to her estranged friend with an unexpected, life-altering proposition.
Skincare
Friday 22 August 2025 at 21h00
Comic Thriller
A suspenseful, darkly comic thriller based on true events. A famed aesthetician's life and career begin to spiral when someone starts trying to destroy her reputation.
Marked Men: Rule Shaw
Friday 29 August 2025 at 21h00
Romantic Drama
Two different people are attracted to each other, but after a night that neither can forget, they become concerned that it might destroy their love.
Sunday night films:
Our pick
Canary Black
Sunday 3 August 2025 at 20h05
Action
An undercover CIA operative is forced to go rogue to save her kidnapped husband. As secrets unravel, she must outwit a global conspiracy.
Lee
Sunday 10 August 2025 at 20h30
Drama/Suspense
Based on true events, war photographer Lee Miller risks everything to document WWII. A tale of courage behind enemy lines.
Joker: Folie à Deux
Sunday 17 August 2025 at 20h05
Musical/Crime
A failed comedian, Arthur Fleck, descends into madness and becomes the infamous Joker in this origin story.
Flight Risk
Sunday 24 August 2025 at 20h05
Action
A federal agent escorts a dangerous fugitive on a turbulent flight. But when identities blur, the mission spirals into chaos.
Cleaner
Sunday 31 August 2025 at 20h05
Action
A former cop-turned-crime-scene cleaner gets caught in a deadly cover-up. His past resurfaces with life-threatening consequences.
M-Net Movies 1
DStv Channel 104
Flash fact: the movies on the movie channels repeat, so you can browse the DStv EPG to find other screenings of them if you miss them at the times in these listings.
Our pick
Monday 4 August 2025 at 21h00
Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp and Auli'i Cravalho lead this musical reimagining of the 2004 cult classic.
As Cady navigates high school’s iconic Plastics, she learns that fitting in is overrated when you’re busy finding your own power.
High Heat
Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 17h30
Olga Kurylenko and Don Johnson star in this fiery action flick where a former assassin turned chef defends her restaurant from the mob. Culinary flair meets fierce female empowerment.
Shotgun Wedding
Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 21h00
Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel star in this wild destination wedding romp in which bridal beauty meets bullet-dodging and high-energy.
Maxxxine
Thursday 7 August 2025 at 22h53
Mia Goth and Elizabeth Debicki star in this haunting thriller set in 1980s Hollywood. A young woman chases stardom amidst danger and darkness, claiming her space in the spotlight.
Thisis the third and final film in the X horror trilogy.
It Ends With Us
Saturday 9 August 2025 at 20h00
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni star in this adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel.
A woman breaks cycles of trauma and rediscovers her voice in a powerful story of love, resilience and survival.
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DStv Channel 106
Our pick
Thursday 7 August 2025 at 20h00
Maggie Q leads this thriller as a combat veteran defending her sister’s bachelorette party from ruthless invaders. Strength under pressure takes centre stage.
Anna
Friday 8 August 2025 at 20h00
Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren and Luke Evans star in this thriller about a quiet woman living a deadly double life.
The Kill Room
Saturday 9 August 2025 at 18h20
Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson and Joe Manganiello headline this darkly funny crime thriller set in the art world.
Twisters
Sunday 10 August 2025 at 20h00
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell star in this film about a fearless storm chaser confronting her past - and the fury of nature. An ode to courage in chaos.
Gunpowder Milkshake
Sunday 10 August 2025 at 22h05
Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Angela Bassett and Michelle Yeoh star as an ensemble of assassins - with heart. Sisterhood, shootouts and strength collide.
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DStv Channel 107
Our pick
Monday 4 August 2025 at 21h00
Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox and Kimberly Elise star in this gritty cult classic. Four friends take justice into their own hands in a story of resilience and rebellion.
Girls Trip
Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 21h00
Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish star in this unapologetic adventure. A celebration of laughter, loyalty and letting go.
What Men Want
Friday 8 August 2025 at 21h50
Taraji P. Henson and Aldis Hodge star in thiscomedy where a sports agent gains the ability to hear men’s thoughts and uses it to break barriers in a male-dominated world.
Why Did I Get Married?
Saturday 9 August 2025 at 16h25
Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Sharon Leal and Tasha Smith explore love, truth and healing in this emotional drama. The women ask hard questions and hold their own, with humour and heart.
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DStv Channel 108
Our pick
Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 11h25
Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem and James Franco star in this tale of a transformative journey across Italy, India and Bali. A celebration of self-discovery, resilience and personal growth.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Saturday 9 August 2025 at 16h32
Nia Vardalos, Elena Kampouris and Lainie Kazan return in this warm sequel where three generations of women navigate tradition, change and love.
Blended
Saturday 9 August 2025 at 18h05
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler star in this comedy about two single parents who find unexpected love during a chaotic family holiday. Filmed on location in South Africa!
Dora’s Peace
Saturday 9 August 2025 at 20h00
Khabonina Qubeka stars in this South African film about a woman who protects a young boy from gang violence. A tribute to sacrifice and silent strength.
A Bad Mom's Christmas
Saturday 16 August 2025 at 16h30
Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines and Susan Sarandon star in this festive comedy where three moms rebel against holiday perfection and reclaim Christmas on their own terms.