98th Academy Awards to be Broadcast Live on M-Net on 16 March
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) in the early hours of Monday, 16 March. Get ready for film’s biggest night starting with Oscars Red Carpet Live 2026 at 00:30 CAT, followed by the main event, the starting at 01:00 CAT. Late-night legend Conan O’Brien returns for a second consecutive turn as host of the ‘Oscars’, film’s biggest night, promising his trademark wit and high-energy delivery.
For those who miss the late-night glamour, the full ceremony will be available on Monday 16 March on MM1 DStv Channel 104 at 19:00 and on Saturday, 21 March at 20:00 on M-Net.
M-Net – The Home of Survivor – Celebrates the Show’s Landmark 50th Season
Survivor celebrates a half-century of seasons with a landmark season themed ‘In the Hands of the Fans’, integrating celebrity appearances and first-ever fan-voted game mechanics, which a star-studded roster of 24 returning castaways must negotiate in their bid to become the 50th Sole Survivor. The first episode – a 3-hour Survivor feast – comes to M-Net on 15 March at 6pm, with subsequent episodes running to 90 minutes.
Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison brings Michelle Pfeiffer & Kurt Russell into the Yellowstone Universe on M-Net & Showmax
The Madison arrives simultaneously on M-Net, Express from the US and Showmax from 12:01 (midday) on 15 March, with a prime-time M-Net slot at 9pm on the same day, running for six episodes.
Starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell as Stacy and Preston Clyburn, The Madison is a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family who move to the Madison River Valley of Central Montana to recover, following a tragedy that shattered the family.
Kidnapping, Betrayal and Manipulation in Girl Taken
Teenager Lily Riser is abducted from a quiet English rural town by a man she trusted – her teacher, Rick Hansen – and held for his own sinister purposes in a remote location. Using only her wits, she must survive and plan her escape. Meanwhile, her family, including twin sister Abby, struggles with her disappearance, never losing hope but also never hoping too much. Girl Taken (on M-Net from 25 March at 9 pm) is a harrowing, deeply engaging, psychologically complex thriller.
Here is the full list of programming:
M-NET MARCH HIGHLIGHTS
*Please Note: This line-up is subject to change*
Sunday Night Movies
Available from Sunday, 1 March
20:05 | Tin Soldier | Action | Trailer
Scott Eastwood and Jamie Foxx face off in this star-studded action thriller. A former disciple wages a desperate battle to stop a cult leader whose rising movement endangers the force.
Available from Sunday, 8 March
20:05 | Nobody 2 | Adventure | Trailer
Conflict can’t escape Bob Odenkirk, who returns as Hutch Mansell, the unassuming suburban dad. This time, he must protect his family during a vacation.
Available from Sunday, 15 March
20:05 | London Calling | Action| Trailer
Gunfights, car chases, explosions, and chaos propel this crime comedy. Hiding in LA after a failed hit in London, a down-on-his-luck hitman must teach his boss’s son how to be a man.
Available from Sunday, 22 March
20:05 | My Fok Marelize | Drama | Trailer
The story follows Heidi Horn a strong mother who is secretly battling cancer and trying to protect her family from the news. Her teenage daughter, Marelize, is notoriously accident-prone. Beyond the comedy, the film explores how the daughters eventually discover Heidi’s illness and step up to protect and support her, reversing their usual roles.
Available from Sunday, 29 March
20:05 | The Bad Guys 2 | Animation | Trailer
Mr Wolf and his crew of ex-criminals are back for another exciting adventure. As they turn over a new leaf, they encounter the Bad Girls, who threaten to upend everything.
Available from Wednesday, 4 March
21:00 | Mr Bigstuff S2 | Comedy
A premiere filled with surprises. The boys cope differently with the revelation that their father isn’t actually dead. Glen eagerly searches for him, while Lee wallows in a salvaged armchair.
Available from Saturday, 7 March
18:00 | Crutch S1 | Comedy
This series premiere is filled with surprises. Crutch throws a rooftop party to celebrate his son Jake’s success, but the celebration brings more surprises than he can handle.
Available from Saturday, 7 March
19:00 | Stumble S1 | Comedy
A chaos-filled premiere. Courteney Potter is fired from her job after being involved in a cheer scandal. To salvage her reputation and career, she must put together a competitive team in a tiny school.
Available from Tuesday 10 March
22:00 | Billy The Kid S3 | Drama
Billy the Kid and his Regulators, defeated in the Lincoln County War, embark on a final vengeful quest against New Mexico’s corrupt powers, transforming a young outlaw into an American legend.
Available from Thursday, 12 March
19:00 | Law & Order S25 | Legal | Trailer
An emotionally charged premiere. Brady’s squad investigates the death of an exonerated murder suspect, and a major lead points to ADA Maroun. Price wrestles with the consequences of a guilty verdict.
Available from Sunday, 15 March
Express from the US: 12:00 | The Madison S1 | Drama | Trailer
Prime-time Tx: Mondays at 9pm
Taylor Sheridan creates this drama about family and loss. A New York family’s life unravels after a tragedy. They process grief while vacationing in rural Montana, exploring human connection amidst profound sorrow.
Available from Sunday, 15 March
18:00 | Survivor S50 | Reality | Trailer
In this iconic, Emmy-winning reality series, a group of contestants must outwit, outplay and outlast one another while stranded on a remote island.
Available from Monday, 16 March
01:00 | 98th Academy Awards 2026 | Live Event
Prime-time Tx: Monday16 March on MM1 Dstv Channel 104 at 19:00
Get ready for the most prestigious night in cinema! M-Net brings you the 98th Academy Awards live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. This year’s ceremony is set to be historic, featuring a new category and a film that has officially shattered the all-time nomination record.
Available from Wednesday, 25 March
21:00 | Girl Taken S1 | Thriller | Trailer
Following a heated argument at a party with her twin sister Abby, Lily leaves alone and accepts a lift from her English teacher. But when she doesn’t return home, a frantic police search ensues.
Available from Wednesday, 25 March
21:00 | The Chair Company S1 | Comedy
After an embarrassing incident at work, a man finds himself embarking on an investigation into a far-reaching conspiracy in the mystery psychological drama.