Kyma, the Mysterious Wave, a fantastical adventure film written and directed by Romain Daudet-Jahan, is set to hit cinemas on August 5, 2026. Led by Jules Lefebvre, Lucy Loste Berset, and Mamadou Haïdara, the feature unveils its world through a trailer centered on Tony, a solitary teen facing a creature both captivating and dangerous.
Kyma, the Mysterious Wave
Film | 2026
Release in cinemas: 5 August 2026
Adventure, Fantasy | Running time: 1h27
Directed by Romain Daudet-Jahan | Screenplay: Romain Daudet-Jahan, Émilie Dubois
Starring Jules Lefebvre, Lucy Loste Berset, Mamadou Haïdara
Nationality: France
The film follows Tony, a teenage animal enthusiast whose ordinary life is turned upside down in a remote village when he encounters Kyma. This entity appears as a living sound wave, capable of shattering matter. Tony tries to tame it, not fully realizing the danger it could pose.
From this starting point, Kyma, the Mysterious Wave, lands firmly in a coming‑of‑age fantasy adventure. The film revolves around the encounter between a withdrawn young protagonist and an uncontainable creature, weaving curiosity, attachment and danger. The presence of Jules Lefebvre, Lucy Loste Berset and Mamadou Haïdara centers the story on a trio of young characters, in a world where the fantastical bursts into a rural setting.
The official trailer foregrounds Kyma's enigmatic dimension and Tony's gradual shift from everyday life into a threat-filled narrative. It accompanies the film's first public reveal ahead of its theatrical release.
The trailer for Kyma, the Mysterious Wave:
To extend the in-theater experience, check out the August 2026 cinema releases, the films to watch right now, and our pick of the year’s fantasy titles.
This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here.
