Summer 2026 is in full swing, and August is the perfect time to enjoy a movie outing. Whether you're on vacation or simply exploring the city, the current lineup offers a wide range of genres to suit every taste. From summer blockbusters and light-hearted comedies to family films and edge-of-your-seat thrillers, there's something for everyone eager to catch a film on the big screen.
With the hot days of August, an air-conditioned cinema is a great way to escape the heat and enjoy a good movie. Session times can be adapted to suit individual rhythms: morning sessions for early risers, relaxing afternoons for a refreshing break, and evening sessions for a convivial outing after a busy summer day.
Whether you're a fan of spectacular action movies, summer romances, poignant dramas or animated films for young and old, the new releases on the big screen will captivate you. Cinemas also offer previews, original-version screenings and special events to enrich the cinematic experience.
To make sure you don't miss a thing, check out the schedules of cinemas near you and book your tickets online. Take advantage of the month of August to experience unforgettable cinema moments, alone, with family or friends!
The Ugly in theaters: our take on Yeon Sang-ho's poignant thriller
In theaters on July 29, 2026, The Ugly marks a turning point for Yeon Sang-ho. With this dark, deeply melancholic family investigation, the director of Train to Busan delivers a thriller that primarily probes the moral ugliness of a society obsessed with appearances. [Read more]
Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters — our spoiler-free review of Tom Holland's return as Spider-Man
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the new Marvel movie starring Tom Holland, is set for release in theaters on July 29, 2026. Check out our review! [Read more]
The Golden Triangle: Rachid Djaïdani’s new film starring Sami Bouajila
Premiered at Cannes 2026, Le Triangle d’or is the new film from Rachid Djaïdani, starring Sami Bouajila, Sofian Khammes and Mouna Soualem. [Read more]
The Wonderful Mornings: a romantic comedy led by India Hair and Éric Cantona
Presented at Cannes 2026, Les Matins merveilleux, Avril Besson's debut feature starring India Hair, Raya Martigny and Éric Cantona, hits cinemas on July 29, 2026. [Read more]
PAW Patrol: Dino Rescue Mission hits VOD in December
PAW Patrol: Dino Rescue Mission, a family-friendly animated feature directed by Cal Brunker, heads to VOD in France on December 3, 2026. [Read more]
The Gendarmes: a comedy starring Arnaud Ducret in theaters in August 2026.
Les Gendarmes, the comedy starring Arnaud Ducret, Marc Riso and Fred Testot, hits cinemas on August 5, 2026. [Read more]
Flowers for Tokyo: the Japanese drama that drew attention at Cannes hits theaters
Presented at the Directors' Fortnight 2025, Des Fleurs pour Tokyo, Yuiga Danzuka's debut feature, hits cinemas on August 5, 2026. [Read more]
Kyma, the Mysterious Wave: a fantasy film set for August 2026
Kyma, the Mysterious Wave, a fantastical adventure film by Romain Daudet-Jahan starring Jules Lefebvre, Lucy Loste Berset and Mamadou Haïdara, hits theaters on August 5, 2026. [Read more]
Undertone on VOD: a podcaster pursued by mysterious recordings
Undertone, a horror film by Ian Tuason starring Nina Kiri, lands on VOD in France on November 19, 2026. [Read more]
A Turkish affair: the political thriller hits cinemas on August 12, 2026.
A Turkish affair, Hüseyin Aydin Gürsoy's directorial debut, hits cinemas on August 12, 2026. Lionel Erdogan portrays a lawyer swept up in corruption. [Read more]
Fallen from the Sky: the comedy starring Ilyes Djadel hits theaters on August 12, 2026
Inspired by the real-life story of Ilyes Djadel, Tombé du ciel hits cinemas on August 12, 2026. A comedy from Mohamed Hamidi starring Josiane Balasko. [Read more]
The End of Oak Street: Anne Hathaway Faces the Unknown in the Trailer
The End of Oak Street hits theaters on August 12, 2026. Watch the trailer for David Robert Mitchell’s science-fiction film starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. [Read more]
A New Dawn: the animated feature in competition at Annecy
A New Dawn, an animated film by Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, hits theaters on August 12, 2026. Presented in competition at Annecy, the movie follows a family saga centered on a fireworks factory. [Read more]
"Soudain" by Ryusuke Hamaguchi in Official Competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Festival-goers will be able to catch Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film Soudain, in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Fjord: Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or lands on VOD
Fjord, Cristian Mungiu's 2026 Palme d’Or winner starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, is slated for digital purchase on December 17, 2026, followed by a VOD rental on December 21. [Read more]
Marius and the Kingdom of the Seas: a snake that can't swim in cinemas
Marius and the Kingdom of the Seas, a Norwegian animated film by Endre Skandfer, arrives in cinemas on August 19, 2026, offering a family-friendly adventure for ages five and up. [Read more]
Oklahoma Honey : Matthew McConaughey as a beekeeper in a rural thriller
Matthew McConaughey stars as a beekeeper and bluegrass musician in Oklahoma Honey, a thriller from Andrew Patterson that hits theaters on August 19, 2026. [Read more]
Mutiny with Jason Statham: trailer for the high-seas action film
Mutiny, an action film by Jean-François Richet starring Jason Statham, hits theaters on August 19, 2026. Watch the trailer for this maritime thriller. [Read more]
Insidious : The Distant Invasion — the trailer for the sixth installment featuring Amelia Eve
Check out the trailer for Insidious: The Invasion from Afar, the sixth installment in the franchise, directed by Jacob Chase and starring Amelia Eve and Lin Shaye. In theaters August 19, 2026. [Read more]
New Group : a human pyramid turns a high school into a collective nightmare
New Group, a Japanese horror film by Yûta Shimotsu, has been in theaters since August 26, 2026. A human pyramid gradually takes over a high school. [Read more]
Dégel: Manuela Martelli Probes the Silences of Chile's Post-Dictatorship
Dégel, Manuela Martelli's new film starring Maya O’Rourke and Saskia Rosendahl, opens in theaters on August 26, 2026. Check out the trailer. [Read more]
The Unknown Woman hits the big screen: Arthur Harari's fantastical thriller starring Léa Seydoux
Arthur Harari's The Unknown Woman, with Léa Seydoux and Niels Schneider, hits theaters on August 26, 2026. A fantastical thriller that premiered at Cannes. [Read more]
The Dog Stars in cinemas: our take on Ridley Scott's film
The Dog Stars, Ridley Scott's new post-apocalyptic thriller starring Jacob Elordi, hits theaters on August 26, 2026. Find out everything you need to know about the film and read our verdict after viewing. [Read more]
Tad the Explorer and the Magic Lamp: Official Trailer for the Family Film
Tad the Explorer and the Magic Lamp, Enrique Gato's family animated feature, hits cinemas on August 26, 2026. This new adventure whisks Tad, Sara and their daughter Oli on a journey through time. [Read more]
The Paris City Hall will host a free outdoor screening of a historical film on Tuesday evening.
For the 82nd anniversary of the Liberation of Paris, Volker Schlöndorff's Diplomatie will be screened free of charge outdoors on the forecourt of the City Hall, on August 25, 2026. [Read more]
Cinema at €5 in Essonne: the Cin'estival 2026 festival returns
The Cin’estival festival is back at CinéPal’ in Palaiseau, Essonne, bringing 26 films, more than 100 screenings and eight Cannes 2026-highlighted premieres, all at affordable prices, from Monday, August 24 to Sunday, August 30, 2026. [Read more]
Festival Paradisio 2026: free outdoor screenings and cine-concerts in Moret-sur-Loing (77)
Cinema and heritage enthusiasts, join us for the Paradisio festival and its many free activities, this year centered on the theme of music, from August 28 to 30, 2026. [Read more]
In Paris, this €5 open-air cinema is back on the Seine’s quays, in a postcard-perfect setting.
Watching a film under the stars, just steps from the Eiffel Tower and the glittering quays—tempting, right? Vedettes de Paris invites you to the Port de Suffren for its open-air cinema, August 26–30, 2026. Discover the lineup. [Read more]
Festival Silhouette 2026: Short films shown at the outdoor cinema in Butte du Chapeau Rouge
From August 28 to September 5, 2026, the Silhouette festival returns to Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge for its 25th edition. What’s on the menu? An outdoor shorts festival, plus free concerts and activities. [Read more]
The Night Slots 2026: Free outdoor cinema program at Blandy Castle
Outdoor cinema returns to Château de Blandy-Les-Tours for three magical evenings on August 12, 19 and 26, 2026. The lineup features family-friendly, crowd-pleasing films shown on the ramparts of this medieval fortress, delivering a unique and free experience. Here’s more on this must-see plan! [Read more]
Été de la Toile Filante 2026: a free outdoor cinema festival in Seine-et-Marne
Enjoy a free outdoor cinema festival from August 20 to 29, 2026, in several municipalities in Seine-et-Marne, featuring film screenings and activities for all ages. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Poissy (78): three free screenings, Accrocamp, and music in the château’s park.
In Poissy, the opening credits roll under the stars. On July 17 and 31, and August 21, 2026, three free outdoor screenings invite kids and grown-ups to enjoy a movie in a laid-back summer atmosphere. [Read more]
Yvelines Ciné 2026: 75 free outdoor film screenings in the 78 — the schedule
The big screen hits the road again in the Yvelines. From July 13 to August 29, 2026, Yvelines Ciné stops at 75 venues across the department, with free screenings at dusk. An opportunity to catch a movie under the stars, from village to village. [Read more]
Outdoor cinema in Goussainville (95): four free screenings in the city's parks.
When the holidays set in, the big screen comes out of the dark cinema halls. In Goussainville, Val-d’Oise, four free outdoor film screenings will welcome audiences on Saturdays July 18 and 25, then August 1 and 8, in several city parks, with a lineup crafted for the whole family. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Triel-sur-Seine (78): two free screenings under the stars this summer 2026
The big screen heads outdoors for the summer. In Triel-sur-Seine, two free outdoor cinema screenings are scheduled for July 8 and August 28, 2026 at the municipal park, as part of the city’s summer entertainment program. [Read more]
Gare aux Docs 2026: the open-air cinema festival with a social mission, along La Recyclerie’s rails
An outdoor film festival on the tracks of the Petite Ceinture in Paris—tempting, right? Then head to La REcyclerie, from July 3 to August 1, 2026, to enjoy documentaries on powerful subjects. [Read more]
Starlit cinema 2026: the lineup for Seine-Saint-Denis's free outdoor screenings.
From June 27 to August 14, 2026, head to nine towns across Seine-Saint-Denis to enjoy Ciné sous les étoiles, a 100% free outdoor cinema festival you won’t want to miss during the summer break! [Read more]
Ciné-Jardins 2026, the free outdoor film festival held in the gardens of Paris
The Ciné-Jardins outdoor film festival is back in the gardens of Paris and its inner-ring suburbs, from August 20 to September 5, 2026. And it’s still free! [Read more]
Ciné-Voisins 2026, the free outdoor cinema festival right outside the apartment blocks in the 12th and 20th arrondissements.
Dive into the world of the Ciné-Voisins Festival and enjoy free outdoor film screenings from July 23 to August 2, 2026, at a variety of venues, parks, and squares across Paris. [Read more]
La Villette Open-Air Cinema 2026: The full, free lineup announced
La Villette's open-air cinema returns from July 22 to August 16, 2026, on the Prairie du Triangle, offering two free screenings per day at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. For its 35th edition, the festival spotlights the theme "The Call of the Forest." Discover the full, free lineup! [Read more]
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