Are you looking for a weekend outing idea for the weekend of May 8, 2026 in Paris? The cinema remains an easy option to make the most of this May long weekend, whether you want to check out a new release, catch up on a film that’s already been playing strong, or plan a daytime screening.
Across blockbusters, comedies, arthouse films, thrillers, animated features and mainstream releases, Parisian cinemas are serving up a wide array of options this long weekend. It’s also a handy outing if you’re staying in Paris from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10.
Here’s our pick of the films to catch in Paris cinemas over the weekend of May 8, 2026, arranged by showtimes and the titles currently playing.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits cinemas this Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — our verdict.
Le Devil Wears Prada 2 hits cinemas this Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reprise their roles in this highly anticipated sequel centered on Miranda Priestly and the fashion world. Read our review. [Read more]
The Criminals: the trailer for the heist film starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson
The Criminals, David Mackenzie's latest film starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James, unveils its trailer ahead of its release in cinemas on May 6, 2026. [Read more]
Die My Love hits the big screen: Jennifer Lawrence stars opposite Robert Pattinson
Die My Love hits theaters this Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Lynne Ramsay directs Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in a drama marked by the strain in the relationship, isolation and a loss of bearings. [Read more]
Elfie and the Super Elfkins hits the big screen: an animated adventure for ages 3 and up.
Elfie and the Super Elfkins hits theaters this Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Aimed at children as young as 3, this family-friendly animated film offers an adventure that's accessible for a first cinema outing or a family screening. [Read more]
The World of Love: Yoon Ga-eun's Korean drama
The World of Love, a Korean dramedy by Yoon Ga-eun starring Seo Su-bin, hits theaters on May 6, 2026. The film follows a high school girl grappling with a painful past. [Read more]
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour (3D): James Cameron's concert film in theaters
The Billie Eilish concert film – Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour (3D), directed by James Cameron and Billie Eilish, hits cinemas in France on 7 and 10 May 2026. A new date has been added in response to demand. [Read more]
For the fun of it: Alexandra Lamy and François Cluzet are a couple.
Reem Kherici directs Pour le plaisir, a comedy featuring Alexandra Lamy and François Cluzet about female pleasure and a couple trying to invent a revolutionary sex toy. [Read more]
Mi Amor : Guillaume Nicloux's thriller starring Pom Klementieff
Guillaume Nicloux unveils with Mi Amor a psychological thriller led by Pom Klementieff and Benoît Magimel. Between a troubling disappearance and a downward spiral of paranoia, the film hits cinemas on May 6, 2026. [Read more]
Michael: The highly anticipated biopic about the King of Pop's legend unveils its trailer
The biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, will recount the life of the King of Pop. In theaters in France on April 22, 2026. [Read more]
A missing piece: Romain Duris searches for his daughter in Tokyo
A Missing Part, Guillaume Senez's drama starring Romain Duris, Judith Chemla and Mei Cirne-Masuki, is highlighted on Disney+ on May 10, 2026. [Read more]
Mortal Kombat II: Karl Urban enters the fight arena
Mortal Kombat II, the action film directed by Simon McQuoid starring Karl Urban, Lewis Tan, and Tati Gabrielle, hits theaters on May 6, 2026. [Read more]
The Con Artist: Trailer for the comedy starring Fadily Camara
The trailer for L’Arnaqueuse has been released. This social comedy starring Fadily Camara and Josiane Balasko hits theaters on April 22, 2026. [Read more]
The Doll, a romantic comedy starring Vincent Macaigne, competing at the Alpe d’Huez Festival
"The Doll," a romantic comedy by Sophie Beaulieu starring Vincent Macaigne, Cécile de France, and Zoé Marchal, has unveiled its first teaser ahead of its release on April 22, 2026. [Read more]
For the best, the romantic biopic by Philippe Croizon
For the Best, a dramatic comedy by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, tells the true story of Philippe Croizon and hits theaters on April 22, 2026. [Read more]
What is love? Trailer for the Alpe d’Huez Grand Prix, in theaters May 2026
What is love?, Fabien Gorgeart's comedy starring Laure Calamy and Vincent Macaigne, unveils its trailer ahead of its theatrical release on May 6, 2026. [Read more]
Caravane, a drama by Zuzana Kirchnerová, hits theaters
Caravane is Zuzana Kirchnerová’s feature debut, making its debut in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025. Starring Aňa Geislerová, the film hits theaters on April 22, 2026. [Read more]
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