SOUTH AFRICA NEEDS FAMILY MOVIES AGAIN. TIMMY THE KID ARRIVES IN CINEMAS THIS SEPTEMBER
A new South African family comedy aims to bring generations back to the cinema together. There was a time when South African family comedies became part of our culture. Families quoted the jokes, watched them together during school holidays and introduced them to the next generation. This September, Timmy The Kid hopes to continue that tradition. Releasing nationally in cinemas on Friday, 25 September 2026 , Timmy The Kid is a heartfelt family comedy directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gray Hofmeyr and his son, Jonathan "Ziggy" Hofmeyr, bringing together a celebrated South African cast led by Kenneth Nkosi, alongside Lillian Dube, Celeste Ntuli and Sandile Mahlangu. Launching over Heritage Day and into the September school holidays, the film has been strategically positioned as the family outing of the season, inviting audiences to celebrate South African storytelling together on the big screen. More than a comedy, Timmy The Kid is a celebration of family , belongin...
