The New Year sees the arrival of must-watch exclusive titles including espionage thriller The Agency starring Michael Fassbender and Richard Gere, the return of America’s favourite serial killer in prequel Dexter: Original Sin, and a new global organized crime series from Guy Ritchie starring Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren
Eagerly anticipated second seasons of Natasha Lyonne’s Poker Face and 1923 featuring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren return, with the third series of Gangs of London also set to premiere next year
Launch date set for SkyShowtime Original documentary Schmeichel, focusing on the legendary Danish soccer star
Blockbuster films coming to SkyShowtime in the New Year include Apartment 7A, Despicable Me 4, MaXXXine, Smile 2, Star Trek: Section 31 and Transformers One
16 December 2024 - SkyShowtime today revealed an outstanding range of new titles arriving in 2025 including new and exclusive series, local originals and first-run Hollywood films. Premiere dates have also been announced for a selection of hit series and movies.
Headline series include the highly anticipated Dexter: Original Sin launching on 30 January. Set in 1991 Miami, the Dexter prequel follows Dexter Morgan (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. Political thriller The Agency also joins the line-up and is set to premiere on 10 February. Starring two-time Academy Award® nominee Michael Fassbender alongside Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Richard Gere and executive produced by George Clooney, this 10-part series, based on the hit French drama Le Bureau des Légendes, follows Martian (Fassbender), a covert CIA agent ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London.
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, a five-part limited series starring Academy Award®, BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG Award-winning actor Colin Firth will air on 28 February. The series delves into the 1988 Lockerbie disaster, where 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their lives as the plane came down over the quiet, Scottish town. In the wake of the disaster and his daughter’s death, Dr. Jim Swire (Firth), is nominated spokesperson for the UK victims’ families, and embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardises his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system.
SkyShowtime has also announced a brand new, as yet untitled drama from legendary director Guy Ritchie coming in 2025. The New Guy Ritchie Project, which will star Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren, is centered around two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch across all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal “fixer” charged with protecting one of them at all costs.
Deviously twisted drama Sweetpea also features from 2 January. Starring Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets), this ‘coming-of-rage’ story has been adapted from the 2017 C.J. Skuse novel of the same name.
2025 will also mark the arrival of The Madison, the recently announced next installment in Oscar®-nominated screenwriter Taylor Sheridan’s expanding Yellowstone universe. Starring Golden Globe winner Michelle Pfeiffer in a heartfelt study of grief and human connection, the series follows a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana. The Dexter franchise also continues to satiate avid fans of the original series, with Dexter: Resurrection set to launch later next year, showcasing the return of Golden Globe and SAG Winner Michael C. Hall to the role he made famous.
Newly announced returning seasons set to premiere exclusively on SkyShowtime include the second season of hit series Poker Face, starring Natasha Lyonne, season three of Gangs of London, featuring Joe Cole and Sopé Dìrísu, and season two of the highly anticipated Yellowstone origin story, 1923, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, launching 10 March. More returning favourites include season three of psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama Yellowjackets, premiering 27 February, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise.
Bringing its members the best in entertainment from Paramount, NBCUniversal and Sky Studios, SkyShowtime has swiftly established itself as the home of Hollywood hits, as well as announcing a line-up of leading local originals, providing a curated service for audiences across its 20+ European markets.
As the New Year begins, two brand new SkyShowtime Originals will take audiences deep inside fascinating real-life stories. From 9 February docuseries Schmeichel will chronicle the highs and lows of iconic Danish footballer Peter Schmeichel, mapping the incredible rise to fame and astonishing 22-year career of one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.
SkyShowtime Original Recipe for Murder will explore a headline-grabbing case that sent shockwaves around the world. The five-part documentary series, from renowned documentary filmmaker Jose Gomez, tracks the violent death of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta at the hands of Daniel Sancho, a 29-year-old aspiring chef and son of one of Spain’s most well-known actors.
These must-watch SkyShowtime Original Series will also be joined by Spanish psychological thriller Shades (Matices), six-part serial killer drama Langer from Poland and the second season of hit Nordic crime series Veronika, due to premiere later in 2025. Suspenseful Polish crime story Śleboda and Spanish comedy Mamen Mayo will also launch across all SkyShowtime markets on 20 February and 27 February respectively.
For movie lovers, an exciting line-up of Hollywood hits will make their debut on SkyShowtime early in 2025, including Apartment 7A, available from 31 December, the original movie Star Trek: Section 31 on 7 February, Despicable Me 4 on 10 February and MaXXXine on 16 February, with Transformers One and Smile 2 slated to join them later in the year.
SkyShowtime Chief Content Officer Kai Finke said: “As we look forward to 2025, we’re confident that our ever-expanding SkyShowtime line-up continues to offer a wide range of exceptional entertainment, bringing the most compelling viewing experience to our members. From brand new exclusive series featuring A-list Hollywood talent such as The Agency, to highly-anticipated prequel Dexter: Original Sin and captivating local originals like Schmeichel and Recipe for Murder, we have something for everyone to discover and enjoy, including an unmissable range of the biggest family box-office hits like Despicable Me 4.”
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Set in 1965 New York City, Apartment 7A tells the story prior to the legendary horror classic Rosemary’s Baby, exploring what happened in the infamous Bramford building before Rosemary moved in. An ambitious young dancer, Terry Gionoffrio dreams of fame and fortune in New York City, but after suffering a devastating injury, an older, wealthy couple welcomes her into their home in the luxury apartment building the Bramford. When a fellow resident and influential Broadway producer offers her another chance at fame, it seems that all her dreams are finally coming true. However, after an evening she can’t fully remember, disturbing circumstances soon have her second-guessing the sacrifices she’s willing to make for her career as she realizes that something evil is living not only in Apartment 7a, but in the Bramford itself.
This brand-new drama is a deviously twisted coming-of-‘rage’ story adapted from the 2017 C.J. Skuse novel of the same name. The series stars Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) as Rhiannon Lewis. Rhiannon doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power. But can she keep her killer secret?
Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department. Dexter: Original Sin also stars Patrick Dempsey, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson and special guest star, Sarah Michelle Gellar. Michael C. Hall returns to voice the iconic inner monologue in Dexter Morgan’s head.
In the original movie, Michelle Yeoh (Academy Award® winner) reprises her fan-favorite role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past. Star Trek: Section 31 also stars Omari Hardwick (Power), Kacey Rohl (Hannibal), Emmy® winner Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece), Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia) and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry). Miku Martineau (Kate) portrays a young Philippa Georgiou.
Peter Schmeichel is a giant of football, perhaps the greatest goalkeeper of all time. In a professional career spanning 22 years, Schmeichel is the most decorated goalkeeper in Premier League history. The footballing hero was part of the Danish football team that won the European Championship against all odds in 1992 and captained Manchester United in the Champions League final victory that clinched the treble in 1999. Schmeichel is an incredible family story about success, failure and redemption from award-winning filmmaker and editor Owen Davies whose credits include feature documentary The Three Kings, Drive to Survive and Fallen Idol.
The most loveable criminal mastermind, Gru, and his army of incomprehensible, yet adorable, yellow minions are back for a fourth instalment filled with outrageous adventures and family shenanigans. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run, take on new identities, and begin new lives in the picturesque town of Mayflower. The global-hit movies have grown to become the highest-grossing animated film franchise.
The all-new political thriller follows Martian (Michael Fassbender), a covert CIA agent, ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to his London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his heart; hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage. Richard Gere will play Bosko, the London Station Chief with a storied past after serving as an 8-year undercover agent.
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.
Anka Serafin, a cultural anthropology doctor from Cracow, flees to the mountains seeking self-discovery. While hiking, she stumbles upon a dead body and quickly becomes entangled in solving a murder mystery. Anka finds herself crossing paths with Sebastian Strzygoń, a shameless journalist on the hunt for a scoop, and Jędrek Chowaniec, a local police officer, who she shared a teenage romance with. The Tatra Mountains, with their beauty and darkness, reveal themselves to Anka. In her quest to uncover the truth about the crime, Anka learns a lot about herself. What she discovers will change her forever.
Mamen Mayo combines comedy with family drama. Each episode will follow inheritance mediator Mamen Mayo and her team as she attempts to resolve the conflicts of interest within families entangled in inheritance disputes. Sílvia Abril plays Mamen Mayo, an extremely intelligent inheritance mediator, who is at the pinnacle of her career, and leads the team at Mediaciones Mayo. Pablo Capuz plays David Faura, Mamen's assistant at Mediaciones Mayo; Mona Martínez plays Sebastiana, an appraisal expert specialising in all types of properties; Clara Sans plays Clara Codina, a young lawyer. Other cast members include Oscar de la Fuente, Francisco Reyes, Javier Pereira, and Toni Acosta as Rebeca Mayo, Mamen's sister.
Equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama, Yellowjackets stars Emmy nominee and Critics Choice Award winner Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Emmy nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything), Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable), Emmy nominee Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under,), Sophie Nélisse (The Book Thief), Jasmin Savoy Brown (The Leftovers), Sophie Thatcher (Heretic), Samantha Hanratty (Shameless), Courtney Eaton (Mad Max: Fury Road), Liv Hewson (Santa Clarita Diet), Steven Krueger (The Originals), Warren Kole (Shades of Blue), Kevin Alves (Locke & Key), Sarah Desjardins (The Night Agent) and Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi), with Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) returning in a recurring role.
On 21st December 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their life as the plane came down over the quiet, Scottish town. In the wake of the disaster and his daughter’s death, Dr. Jim Swire (Colin Firth), is nominated spokesperson for the UK victims’ families, who have united to demand truth and justice. Travelling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardises his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under Jim’s feet, his view of the world is left forever sullied. Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice.
In the second season of 1923, a cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob (Ford) and Cara (Mirren) back at Dutton ranch. With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer (Sklenar) embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana. Meanwhile, Alexandra (Schlaepfer) sets off on her own harrowing trans-Atlantic journey to find Spencer and reclaim their love.
For 20 years, Finn Wallace (Colm Meaney) was the most powerful criminal in London. Billions of pounds flowed through his organisation each year. But now he’s dead – and nobody knows who ordered the hit. With rivals everywhere, it’s up to the impulsive Sean Wallace (Joe Cole), with the help of the Dumani family headed by Ed Dumani (Lucian Msamati) to take his father’s place. If the situation wasn’t already dangerous enough, Sean’s assumption of power causes ripples in the world of international crime. Perhaps the one man who might be able to help him and be his ally is Elliot Finch (Sope Dirisu), who up until now, has been one of life’s losers, a lowlife chancer with a mysterious interest in the Wallace family. But as the wind of fate blows, Elliot finds himself transported to the inner workings of the largest criminal organisation in London.
Happy Face is inspired by the true-life story of Melissa Moore; the critically acclaimed Happy Face podcast from iHeartPodcasts and Moore; and the autobiography Shattered Silence, written by Moore with M. Bridget Cook. At 15, Moore discovered that her beloved father was the prolific serial killer known as “Happy Face.” As an adult, she changed her name and guarded her secret while her father served life in prison. Starring Emmy-nominated and Tony Award-Winner Annaleigh Ashford and Emmy Award and two-time Golden Globe nominee Dennis Quaid, the series jumps off from Moore’s true-life story. After decades of no contact, Keith (Quaid) finally finds a way to force himself back into his daughter’s life. In a race against the clock, Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. Throughout, she discovers the impact her father had on his victims’ families and must face a reckoning of her own identity.
Langer, a six-part thriller, tells a story of a young, ambitious businessman who inherited a financial holding from his tragically deceased father. In his free time, Piotr indulges in his long-time passion - he is an elusive serial killer who has evaded prosecutors for years.
New global crime series centered around two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch across all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal “fixer” charged with protecting one of them at all costs.
Charlie (Natasha Lyonne) has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can't help but investigate and solve.
The SkyShowtime Original Recipe for Murder is a compelling documentary series that chronicles the violent death of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta on a tranquil Thai island, at the hands of Daniel Sancho, a 29-year-old aspiring chef known for his YouTube videos. Sancho, the son of one of Spain’s most well-known actors, Rodolfo Sancho, was tried and convicted to life imprisonment in a Thai court in 2024. In spite of the trial being covered extensively by the world’s media, mysteries remain about the nature of the relationship between Arrieta and Sancho. The five-part series explores the truth behind not only their relationship but also the double life led by each man. While examining a toxic relationship, the shocking discovery of a dismembered body, and the investigation that followed, renowned documentary filmmaker Jose Gomez shines a light on the role of the Thai legal system, the media, and even the audience itself.
Shades (Matices) tells the story of a psychiatrist who gathers six of his patients together at a remote winery to complete their treatment with his famous method, but an unexpected turn of events occurs with a fateful ending.
About to embark on a world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her past.
Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Transformers One is the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie.
Golden Globe® and SAG Winner Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan in Dexter: Resurrection - set in the present day.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise. The series follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock, Number One and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the starship, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.
The next instalment in the growing Yellowstone universe. The series is a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana - starring Oscar nominee and Golden Globe Award-winner Michelle Pfeiffer.
The new season continues to follow Veronika, who is still struggling with the ghosts of her past and her mysterious visions. She's impatient to return to her regular post in the police and wishes for things to go back to normal. As the series unfolds, she finds herself in the middle of a dark and perplexing murder mystery, rooting back 60 years in time. As Veronika is torn between the world of living and the dead, her facade begins to crack. An inevitable chain of events puts everything she’s worked to rebuild at risk.
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