The 2025 Christmas holidays are the perfect time to share a family movie at the cinema and enjoy the magic of the holidays together. Between the sparkling decorations, Christmas markets, and seasonal treats, there's nothing like a family trip to the movies to prolong the magic of December. Every year, movie theaters offer a selection of children's films and family feature films that appeal to young and old alike.
Christmas movies in the theater don't just entertain: they also convey values of friendship, sharing, and solidarity. Whether it's colorful animated films, heartwarming comedies, or magical adventures, the end-of-year holiday program promises wonderful experiences for the whole family. Some studios unveil their biggest productions during this period, while others focus on poetic and inspiring stories.
In Paris, as everywhere else in France, movie theaters are decked out in festive decorations and welcome audiences for a moment of relaxation and escape. It's the perfect opportunity to share a movie with your children, laugh and cry together, and create precious family memories. Whether you love snowy adventures, endearing heroes, or fairy tales, you're sure to find the perfect family movie for the holidays.
So let the magic of the big screen work its charm and discover the family films to watch during the 2025 Christmas holidays —an unmissable event for all lovers of cinema and stories that bring people together.
Wicked: Part II, fantasy musical film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Wicked: Part II, a fantasy musical film by Jon M. Chu starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, concludes the story of Elphaba and Glinda. In theaters November 19, 2025 in France. [Read more]
Heidi and the Mountain Lynx: the family animated film in theaters December 17, 2025.
Heidi and the Mountain Lynx, an animated film by Tobias Schwarz, will be released in theaters on December 17, 2025. A family adventure about friendship and nature. [Read more]
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie: One for All, All for One: French voices revealed
SpongeBob SquarePants: All for One, All for Pirates! hits theaters on December 24, 2025. Animated film by Derek Drymon, with French voices by Sébastien Desjours, Boris Rehlinger, and Éric Antoine. [Read more]
Panic at Christmas: a festive battle between mice and humans
A Norwegian family comedy combining animation and live action, Panique à Noël will be released in theaters on December 3, 2025, directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken. [Read more]
À la poursuite du Père Noël: James Huth's family comedy for the holidays
In pursuit of Santa Claus, a family comedy by James Huth starring Patrick Timsit and Isabelle Nanty, hits theaters on December 10, 2025. [Read more]
Christmas 2025 at the Cité du Cinéma: a family screening of The Grinch before the holidays
Experience Christmas at the Cité du Cinéma with a screening of The Grinch for an unforgettable family afternoon alongside the grumpy creature who hates the holidays on Saturday, December 20, 2025! [Read more]
The Monster Factory: family animated film in theaters in December 2025
The Monster Factory, an animated film by Steve Hudson and Toby Genkel, will be released in French theaters on December 17, 2025. A family adventure for ages 6 and up, adapted from the novel by Guy Bass. [Read more]
Mission Santa: family animated film in theaters in December
Mission Santa, an animated film directed by Ricard Cussó and Damjan Mitrevski, will be released in theaters on December 10, 2025. A family adventure for ages 3 and up. [Read more]
Santa Claus is coming to UGC for the 2025 holiday season.
Le Père Noël fait son cinéma returns to UGC cinemas from December 6 to 21, 2025, with three previews and two classics for the whole family. [Read more]
Get out the popcorn, the movie's about to start!
Dates and Opening Time
From December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026
