Little Nicolas: the family-friendly comedy adapted from Goscinny

The Little Nicolas, a family comedy directed by Laurent Tirard and led by Maxime Godart, Valérie Lemercier and Kad Merad, is among the titles highlighted on Disney+ on May 24, 2026, as part of the platform’s daily picks announced. This spotlight does not necessarily indicate a newly added catalog entry.

Little Nicholas
Film | 2009
Theatrical release date: September 30, 2009
Streaming on Disney+ starting May 24, 2026
Family comedy | Runtime: 1h31
Directed by Laurent Tirard | Screenplay: Laurent Tirard, Grégoire Vigneron
Starring Maxime Godart, Valérie Lemercier, Kad Merad
Country: France

Adapted from the books by René Goscinny and Jean-Jacques Sempé, The Little Nicolas follows Nicolas, a schoolboy surrounded by his parents and his circle of friends. His orderly life is upended when he overhears a conversation that makes him believe his mother is expecting a baby.

Convinced that a little brother could steal the spotlight, Nicolas chalks up the worst-case scenario and leads his friends into a string of unlikely schemes. The film brings the book world to life while keeping its childlike point of view, turning everyday misunderstandings into big, unforgettable adventures.

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Laurent Tirard returns with an adaptation powered by a cast that blends rising talents with seasoned veterans, including Sandrine Kiberlain, François-Xavier Demaison, Anémone and Michel Duchaussoy. The film is aimed at a family audience, with a storyline built around childhood, school, friends and the exaggerated fears that kids turn into stories.

Trailer for Le Petit Nicolas

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