10 shows for kids to enjoy this holiday, now streaming on Showmax
Whether it’s a mid-morning snack break, post-playdate wind-down, or a cosy family night in, finding the right entertainment can turn everyday moments into memories.
Luckily, Showmax is delivering the ultimate screen-time treat this holiday season, offering a vibrant collection of must-watch kids’ shows that are as enriching as they are entertaining.
Heroic hedgehogs and mystical warriors to laugh-out-loud animated antics and musicals that’ll have the whole family singing along, this lineup has something for every kind of young viewer, and their grown-ups, too.
Here are 10 titles to keep your little adventurers engaged, giggling, and inspired all season long.
1. Iyanu – Season 1
A teenage orphan. A hidden prophecy. A power greater than she ever imagined.
Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Roye Okupe, Iyanu is a spellbinding Nigerian animated series that brings Yoruba mythology to dazzling life.
This breakout hit follows Iyanu, a brave young girl who embarks on a perilous quest beyond the city walls to save Yorubaland, with help from her friends and a fiercely loyal leopard.
Featuring the voices of Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Stella Damasus, and Blossom Chukwujekwu, this show is already #1 among kids’ series across Africa on Showmax and for good reason.
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2. Sonic the Hedgehog 3
The blue blur is back! Sonic, along with Tails and Knuckles, faces his toughest challenger yet, Shadow, voiced by Keanu Reeves. With Jim Carrey returning as the wildly unhinged Dr Robotnik, the gang must unite for their biggest mission yet.
Expect lightning-speed action, heartfelt friendships, and epic showdowns in this family blockbuster.
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3. Knuckles
Our favourite red echidna finally gets his own show! Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) tries to adapt to Earth life, and chaos naturally follows. Packed with physical comedy, unexpected lessons, and quirky charm, this series expands the Sonic universe in hilarious and heartfelt ways.
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4. Despicable Me 4
Now a dad of four (yes, four!), Gru navigates life with a new baby, Gru Jr, while old foe Maxime Le Mal (voiced by Will Ferrell) resurfaces with a vengeance. With more minions, mischief, and heart than ever, this fourth instalment is perfect for kids and nostalgic adults alike.
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5. Kung Fu Panda 4
Po has been promoted to spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace—but retirement will have to wait. A new villain with shape-shifting powers threatens everything, and Po must team up with a fast-talking fox (voiced by Awkwafina) to stop her.
Full of wisdom, wit, and wuxia-style action, this is Kung Fu Panda at its most powerful—and most playful.
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6. Tiddler
Little fish, big stories. Adapted from the beloved Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler picture book, Tiddler follows a wildly imaginative fish who finally gets the adventure he’s always dreamed of, just not in the way he expects.
Narrated by Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), and animated by the award-winning Magic Light Pictures, it’s a visual and emotional treat.
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