Phantom of the Opera comes into sharper focus as its teaser poster is unveiled, set for reveal on May 6, 2026 at 6 p.m. Directed by Alexandre Castagnetti, the film reimagines Gaston Leroux’s novel in modern-day Paris, starring Deva Cassel, Romain Duris, and Julien De Saint-Jean. Its theatrical release is scheduled for September 23, 2026.
The Phantom of the Opera
Film | 2026
In theatres: September 23, 2026
Romantic drama, fantasy
Directed by Alexandre Castagnetti | Screenplay: Alexandre Castagnetti, Camille Fontaine
Starring Deva Cassel, Romain Duris, Julien De Saint-Jean, Laïka Blanc-Francard, Guillaume Diop, Axel Auriant, Dorothée Gilbert
Based on the novel by Gaston Leroux
Country: France
In this new adaptation, Anastasia, a young dancer, joins the prestigious Opéra Garnier. While rehearsing Orpheus, a notoriously cursed opera said to have been composed by the Phantom of the Opera, she falls for a mysterious pianist.
As opening night looms, unexplained accidents and unsettling revelations push the story toward an impossible romance, where reality and the supernatural collide. The film preserves the Paris Opera’s iconic setting while transporting the tale to the present day.
The cast features Deva Cassel as Anastasia, alongside Romain Duris, Julien De Saint-Jean, Laïka Blanc-Francard, Guillaume Diop, Axel Auriant and Dorothée Gilbert. The choreography is by Marion Motin, while the film is produced by SND and FullDawa Films, with French distribution handled by SND.
Adapted from Gaston Leroux’s 1910 classic, The Phantom of the Opera returns to the cinema as a supernatural romantic drama, centered on dance, music, and the mystery at the heart of the Opéra Garnier.
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