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The wild west came to Johannesburg on Tuesday evening as Timmy The Kid officially celebrated its premiere at CineCentre Northgate, bringing together cast, creatives, media, families and special guests for a night of eats, treats and plenty of western flair.  Situated next to Total Ninja , the premiere created the perfect setting for a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of the new South African family comedy. With children and adults alike joining in the festivities, the evening reflected the spirit of Timmy The Kid: playful, adventurous and made to be enjoyed by the whole family.  Guests stepped into the world of Timmy The Kid, with the premiere embracing the film's playful western aesthetic and celebrating the journey of bringing this proudly South African family adventure to the big screen.  Directed by Gray Hofmeyr , Timmy The Kid follows a young farm boy whose world is turned upside down when he heads to the city. What begins as a journey into unfamiliar territo...

  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 , b...