Halloween 2026 is shaping up to be the prime moment to dive into the world of horror cinema and fantasy. With the long autumn nights and October’s eerie atmosphere, cinemas become the perfect refuge to shudder at the latest releases. Horror films, psychological thrillers, or supernatural tales, the big screen turns into a playground for every adrenaline junkie.
Every year, Halloween at the cinema brings together fans of the genre for screenings that combine fear, suspense, and imagination. This unique time of year celebrates our fascination with the strange and supernatural, transforming each screening into an immersive experience, guaranteed thrills, and pure entertainment.
Whether it's a monster movie, a story rooted in gothic fantasy or a modern slasher, the diversity of genres means that everyone can find the right level of tension. For some, the appeal lies in the adrenaline rush and startle provoked by breathless horror films. For others, it's the haunting atmospheres and mysterious plots of fantasy films that create the magic of the season.
As autumn arrives and the nights grow chillier, settling into a dark cinema to savor scary stories becomes a ritual. The Halloween 2026 films deliver a one-of-a-kind experience, weaving together suspense, emotion and goosebumps. It’s the perfect outing to share intense moments with friends, as a couple, or even alone for the bravest cinephiles.
Halloween remains a special time to celebrate genre cinema and enjoy all the nuances that horror and fantasy films have to offer. It's a not-to-be-missed annual rendezvous that plunges you into dark and fascinating universes, making October a truly chilling season.
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Sanguine: Mara Taquin confronts a disturbing mutation at the emergency department
Sanguine, Marion Le Corroller's first feature, starring Mara Taquin and Karin Viard, fuses medical emergencies with body horror. Opens in theaters October 28, 2026. [Read more]
Resident Evil : Austin Abrams amid a torrent of zombies in an unreleased clip
Resident Evil debuts an unseen clip featuring Austin Abrams facing a zombie onslaught. Zach Cregger's film hits theaters on September 16, 2026. [Read more]
Malfaisante: Jessica Chastain confronts her monstrous doppelgänger
Malfaisante, Rob Savage’s horror film featuring Jessica Chastain in a double role, hits theaters on October 14, 2026. Watch the trailer. [Read more]
Kraken: the French horror film hits cinemas this September
Kraken, a French horror film from Mohamed Chabane and Théo Jourdain Rhodes starring Alassane Diong, Manon Bresch and Guillaume Gouix, opens in theaters on September 30, 2026. [Read more]
Clayface : Tom Rhys Harries undergoes a metamorphosis in DC's horror film
Tom Rhys Harries embraces the role of Clayface in James Watkins’ horror thriller, slated for release in theaters on October 21, 2026. Watch the trailer. [Read more]
Obsession: Curry Barker’s horror film passes the one-million mark
Obsession, Curry Barker’s horror film released May 13, 2026, has topped one million admissions in France, cementing its status as a breakout box-office phenomenon. [Read more]
The Island of Memories: DreamWorks’ animated film hits theaters in October 2026
The Island of Memories, formerly titled The Forgotten Island, hits theaters on October 21, 2026. The DreamWorks film follows two friends stranded on an island inspired by Philippine myths. [Read more]
The Phantom of the Opera, featuring Deva Cassel, unveils its trailer
Deva Cassel, Julien De Saint-Jean and Romain Duris pull back the curtain in the trailer for The Phantom of the Opera, in theaters October 28, 2026. [Read more]
Rocky Horror Picture Show at Studio Galande in Paris: an unusual film screening!
In Paris, Studio Galande invites you to (re)discover the Rocky Horror Picture Show through unusual, interactive screenings. Hosted by wacky troupes, these sessions are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud! [Read more]
Conjuring 2 on Netflix and Prime Video: the Warrens confront the Enfield case
The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Case, James Wan’s horror film starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, lands on Netflix starting September 13, 2026, before arriving on Prime Video on September 30, 2026. [Read more]
Annabelle – The House of Evil: the demonic doll returns to Netflix
Annabelle – The House of Evil, the third film dedicated to the demonic doll from the Conjuring universe, returns to Netflix on September 13, 2026. [Read more]
Annabelle: The evil doll from the Conjuring universe returns to Netflix
Annabelle, the first spin-off from The Conjuring universe starring Annabelle Wallis and Ward Horton, returns to Netflix on September 13, 2026, with a substantial portion of the saga. [Read more]
The Conjuring: Under the Devil's Grip Returns to Netflix with the Saga
The Conjuring: Under the Devil's Grip, the Warren family's third case starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, returns to Netflix on September 13, 2026. [Read more]
The Nun: The Conjuring spin-off about Valak returns to Netflix
The Nun, a horror film starring Taissa Farmiga and centered on the demon Valak from the Conjuring universe, returns to Netflix on September 13, 2026. [Read more]
The Nun: The Curse of Saint Lucia lands on Netflix
The Nun: The Curse of Saint Lucia, a sequel to the Valak-focused film in the Conjuring universe, lands on Netflix on September 13, 2026. [Read more]
Nightborn: Rupert Grint faces a disturbing newborn in the horror film
Rupert Grint and Seidi Haarla confront the excesses of parenting in Nightborn, a horror film hitting theaters on July 22, 2026. [Read more]
Until Dawn on Prime Video: the horror game turns into a deadly loop
Until Dawn : Endless Death, the horror adaptation of the PlayStation game, lands on Prime Video on September 23, 2026. [Read more]
Hereditary: Ari Aster’s family nightmare lands on Prime Video
Hereditary, Ari Aster’s horror film starring Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, and Alex Wolff, arrives on Prime Video on September 15, 2026. [Read more]
Passenger: André Øvredal's horror film hits theaters
Passenger, a horror-thriller directed by André Øvredal, hits theaters on May 20. A taut road-trip thriller featuring Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Phoebe Dynevor. [Read more]
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