La Grande Journée des Enfants 2025 at Pathé cinemas: previews and family films

La Grande Journée des Enfants is aimed at families, children aged 5 and up, animation film enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to enjoy a fun day at the movies. Very young viewers will find stories that are suitable for them, while older children will enjoy more engaging stories such as Les Enfants de la Résistance. Adults looking for arthouse cinema or late-night screenings are not the main target audience.

Four films make up this edition, each offering a distinct universe:

• Les Légendaires — Released on January 28, 2026. Adapted from the famous comic book series, the film follows five heroes who have been turned back into children by a curse and join forces to fight Darkhell and save their world.
• Mission Père Noël — Released on December 10, 2025. Timo, a young elf, discovers that Santa Claus's traditional workshop has been replaced by a giant factory. Accompanied by his little reindeer, he tries to save the magic of Christmas.
• Les Enfants de la Résistance (Children of the Resistance) — Release date: February 11, 2026. Christophe Barratier adapts the successful comic book and tells the story of three children involved in the Resistance in the heart of occupied France.
• Pompoko — Film by Isao Takahata (Studio Ghibli), winner of the Annecy Festival. Shape-shifting tanuki fight to protect their forest threatened by urbanization.

Each screening will be accompanied byactivities, bonus features, and gifts specially designed for this day.

Pathé cinemas will offer screenings throughout the day on November 23. Highlights include:

• exclusive previews across the entire network;
• a special presentation of Pompoko by Philippe Rouyer;
• themed activities organized in certain cinemas;
• surprises and gifts for children.

The films will be scheduled at different times to allow families to plan their day according to their preferences.

Pathé cinemas are renowned for their comfort: wide seats, immersive sound, premium theaters depending on the location, and family-friendly reception areas. For the event, the teams offer a warm, festive atmosphere designed to provide a moment of intergenerational sharing.

Now a recurring event, La Grande Journée des Enfants highlights the importance of family cinema in Pathé's programming. By offering major previews, animated classics, and educational encounters, the event contributes to film education and encourages the discovery of the 7th art from an early age.

Participating cinemas include Pathé and Gaumont theaters in Paris, Île-de-France, and many other French cities. Reservations and information are available at pathe.fr and on the Pathé app.