Showmax Streaming Service to Cease Operations Following Canal+ Acquisition
Showmax, a South African video-on-demand platform with 2.5 million subscribers across over 40 African countries, will discontinue its film and series offerings starting April 30. This shutdown follows the acquisition of MultiChoice, Showmax's parent company, by the French media group Canal+. The closure marks the end of a major streaming service that had significant reach on the continent.
Key facts
- Showmax will stop providing content on April 30
- The platform has 2.5 million subscribers
- It operates in more than 40 African nations
- Canal+, a French media group, acquired MultiChoice
- Showmax is a South African video-on-demand service
Entities
Institutions
- Showmax
- MultiChoice
- Canal+
Locations
- South Africa
- France