Historical drama

The Enragé: Bercot brings Sorj Chalandon's work to the screen

Emmanuelle Bercot is directing her adaptation of Sorj Chalandon’s L’Enragé, starring Marion Cotillard and Benoît Magimel. The historical drama, currently in production, is set against the backdrop of the notorious Belle-Île penal colony.

The Lady's Island: a historical drama starring Salomé Dewaels

In 1542, Marguerite de la Rocque is left stranded on an island after her voyage to Canada. Micha Wald directs a historical drama featuring Salomé Dewaels, set to hit theaters on March 25, 2026.

Rayons and Shadows: A Historical Drama Starring Jean Dujardin

On March 18, 2026, in theaters, Xavier Giannoli presents Les Rayons et les ombres, a historical drama starring Jean Dujardin that explores the lives of Jean and Corinne Luchaire during World War II.

Gangs of New York: A Masterful Scorsese Epic Now Streaming on Prime Video

Gangs of New York, the historical drama by Martin Scorsese featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis, will be available on Prime Video from February 3, 2026.

The Swedish Connection: A Historical Drama Now Streaming on Netflix

The Swedish Connection, a Swedish historical drama starring Henrik Dorsin, hits Netflix on February 19, 2026. Based on a true story set during World War II.

Colors of the Fire: Clovis Cornillac’s adaptation of Pierre Lemaitre now streaming on Netflix

Colors of the Fire — an adaptation of Pierre Lemaitre directed by Clovis Cornillac, starring Léa Drucker and Benoît Poelvoorde — is set to premiere on Netflix on February 25, 2026.

King & Conqueror, a historical series now streaming on Canal+

Historical series created by Michael Robert Johnson, King & Conqueror tells the gripping story of the Battle for the English throne in 1066. It will be available on Canal+ starting February 12, 2026.

The Unknown of the Grande Arche: Stéphane Demoustier's Historical Drama Coming Soon to VOD

The Unknown of the Grande Arche, a historical drama by Stéphane Demoustier starring Claes Bang and Xavier Dolan, will be available for purchase via VOD starting March 5, 2026, and for rental beginning March 17, 2026.

Lost Illusions, Giannoli's historical drama, airs on France 3

Losses of Illusions directed by Xavier Giannoli, starring Benjamin Voisin and based on Balzac's work, will air on France 3 on February 2, 2026. This acclaimed historical drama has also received César Awards recognition.

The Duchess, a historical drama starring Keira Knightley, now streaming on HBO Max

The Duchess, a historical biopic starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes, will be coming to HBO Max on February 14, 2026.

Nuremberg: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek confront the darkest chapters of history

Nuremberg, a historical drama by James Vanderbilt starring Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, and Michael Shannon, will be released in theaters on January 28, 2026, to mark the 80th anniversary of the trial.

The Last Duel, a historical drama by Ridley Scott starring Matt Damon and Adam Driver, airs on M6.

Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel, starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, and Jodie Comer, airs on M6 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 9:10 PM. A gripping courtroom drama set in 1386.

The Sound of Memories, a historical drama starring Mescal and O’Connor

Oliver Hermanus's The Sound of Memories, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, premiered in competition at Cannes 2025 and hits theaters on February 25, 2026.

One Hundred Years of Solitude on Netflix: Part 2 Expected in 2026

After the first part aired in late 2024, the adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude is making its way back to Netflix in 2026 with a second installment focused on the fate of Macondo.

Hamnet: Chloé Zhao’s Historical Drama Starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley

Historical drama directed by Chloé Zhao, Hamnet explores the personal story of Agnes and William Shakespeare. Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, the film is set to hit theaters on January 21, 2026.

The Bojarski Case: a Historical Drama starring Reda Kateb at the Movies

Historical drama by Jean-Paul Salomé, L’Affaire Bojarski chronicles the double life of a pursued forger, starring Reda Kateb, hitting theaters on January 14, 2026.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal – the film that brings the saga to a close

Event film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal marks Tommy Shelby’s return during World War II, premiering on Netflix on March 20, 2026.

Downton Abbey III: The Grand Finale, to be available on VOD in January 2026

Downton Abbey III: The Grand Finale, directed by Simon Curtis, wraps up the Crawley family saga. Available for purchase and rent on VOD starting January 8, 2026.

Les Misérables: Fred Cavayé brings Victor Hugo’s classic to the big screen

Les Misérables, a gripping adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel directed by Fred Cavayé and starring Vincent Lindon, Tahar Rahim, and Camille Cottin, hits theaters on December 9, 2026.

Babylon: Damien Chazelle’s cinematic epic now streaming on Paramount+

Babylon, Damien Chazelle’s sweeping historical epic starring Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, will be arriving on Paramount+ on January 18, 2026.