School’s out, movies are in: MM2’s festive film fest

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!