Winter school holidays are here, and keeping the kids entertained and keeping your sanity intact can feel like trying to balance on a LEGO barefoot. But never fear! M-Net Movies is turning MM2 (available on DStv channel 106) into a magical mix of animation, adventure and a whole lot of popcorn-worthy moments with their Animania Festival, running daily from 6am to 5pm.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s airing, so you can set those reminders (and maybe plan snack breaks accordingly):
Wednesday, 2 July
- 2.20pm | Despicable Me 2
Gru trades villainy for valour, joining forces with Agent Lucy Wilde to battle a moustachioed super-baddie. It’s bananas… literally. - 4pm | Kung Fu Panda 2
Po’s back (and hungrier than ever), kung fu-kicking his way through an identity crisis and a peacock with a plan for world domination.
Thursday, 3 July
- 3.35pm | Despicable Me 3
Gru meets his twin, Dru and it’s double trouble as sibling rivalry meets criminal comeback.
Friday, 4 July
- 11.40am | The Secret Life of Pets 2
Max the anxious terrier learns to face his fears with help from Rooster the sheepdog. Bonus: Gidget gets her ninja on in a kitty rescue mission. - 4.30pm | Despicable Me 4
There’s a new Gru in town, Gru Jr, and he’s on a mission to torment his dear old dad. Cue chaos and giggles!
Saturday, 5 July
- 2.50pm | Trolls: Band Together
Sing-alongs, sparkle and saving the day, because nothing beats a feel-good Trolls adventure.
Monday, 7 July
- 1.45pm | Migration
Ducks + city adventures = unexpected joy. A feathered family leaves the pond for Jamaica… and lands in NYC. Whoops.
Friday, 11 July
- 2.10pm | Shrek the Third
When Shrek’s crowned king (much to his horror), he sets off to find a replacement—cue awkward teen Arthur and classic ogre antics.
Saturday, 12 July
- 11.10am | Smurfs
Our favourite blue heroes are lost in NYC, outrunning the wicked Gargamel and trying to get back home. Tiny but mighty!
Saturday, 19 July
- 3.55pm | Kung Fu Panda 4
Po’s got a new gig – Spiritual Leader! But first, he needs to train a new Dragon Warrior, while a sorceress stirs up ghostly trouble. No pressure.
Whether you’ve got toddlers bouncing off the walls, tweens quoting movie lines, or you just need a bit of sofa time that isn’t Peppa Pig on loop, MM2 on M-Net Movies has got your holiday covered. From minions to masked crusaders, it’s a telly takeover the whole family will love.
So fluff those pillows, fire up the microwave popcorn, and get ready for a winter break packed with movie magic!
