Streaming platform Showmax will be shut down at the end of April as it prepares to transition its content to a new home. Canal Plus, the French Company who now runs Multichoice, announced earlier this month that it is the end of the road for Showmax, a costly project that was reportedly bleeding the company dry.
In a statement to subscribers on Thursday morning, the service said it is "entering a new chapter", with popular shows set to move to DStv Stream.
Over the coming months, the standalone Showmax platform will be phased out, while its original productions and additional content are incorporated into the DStv streaming offering.
•31 March 2026: Last day to renew your Showmax subscription or redeem vouchers.
•1 April 2026: New subscriptions and renewals will no longer be available.
Showmax says more details about the transition will be shared with subscribers in due course. It is not yet known how much the monthly cost will be.
In a statement to subscribers on Thursday morning, the service said it is "entering a new chapter", with popular shows set to move to DStv Stream.
Over the coming months, the standalone Showmax platform will be phased out, while its original productions and additional content are incorporated into the DStv streaming offering.
•31 March 2026: Last day to renew your Showmax subscription or redeem vouchers.
•1 April 2026: New subscriptions and renewals will no longer be available.
Showmax says more details about the transition will be shared with subscribers in due course. It is not yet known how much the monthly cost will be.