October 2025 promises to be an exceptional month for cinema fans, with a host of new films hitting theaters. Whether you're a fan of epic blockbusters, intimate dramas or revealing documentaries, cinemas near you offer a multitude of choices to satisfy all your cinematic desires.
Movie theaters offer a diverse range of films, from grandiose adventures to profound narratives that challenge the mind. Blockbusters, always eagerly awaited, promise action, spectacular special effects and stellar performances. Meanwhile, independent films will offer unique and often daring perspectives, enriching the cinematic landscape with their originality and creativity.
October, with its mild temperatures and lengthening evenings, is the perfect time to enjoy a trip to the cinema. Theaters offer an immersive experience with cutting-edge technologies likeIMAX, Dolby Cinema and 3D projections that do justice to the ambitious visions of filmmakers.
Cinema releases in October 2025 are a celebration of the diversity and magic of cinema. With films to suit every taste and schedules designed to accommodate every schedule, there's never been a better time to visit your local cinema and get swept away by the seventh art.
Le Million: the new comedy starring Christian Clavier hits theaters
Le Million, a comedy by Grégoire Vigneron starring Christian Clavier, Rayane Bensetti and Gilles Cohen, will be released in France on September 24, 2025. [Read more]
Middle class: Anthony Cordier's comedy hits theaters
Classe moyenne, a comedy by Anthony Cordier starring Laurent Lafitte, Élodie Bouchez and Ramzy Bedia, will be released on September 24, 2025 after Cannes. [Read more]
Toy Story returns to the silver screen for its 30th anniversary
For its 30th anniversary, Toy Story, directed by John Lasseter, returns to theaters on September 24, 2025. The first CG-animated film will be shown in French in 200 theaters. [Read more]
2000 meters from Andriivka: Ukrainian war documentary
Mstyslav Chernov's documentary À 2000 mètres d'Andriivka (2000 Meters to Andriivka), starring Ukrainian soldiers, opens in cinemas on September 24, 2025. [Read more]
Rembrandt: Pierre Schoeller's new film with Camille Cottin and Romain Duris
Pierre Schoeller's dramatic thriller Rembrandt, starring Camille Cottin, Romain Duris and Denis Podalydès, opens in cinemas on September 24, 2025. [Read more]
One battle after another : Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Thomas Anderson's new comedy
In One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson reunites Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Teyana Taylor in an action-comedy, in theaters September 24, 2025. [Read more]
TKT: a teenage drama between coma, internal investigation and family revelations
Directed by Solange Cicurel, TKT is a psychological drama starring Émilie Dequenne and Stéphane De Groodt, to be released in cinemas from September 24, 2025. [Read more]
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey: Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell reunited by Kogonada
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, a stunning fantasy drama by Kogonada starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, will be available for digital purchase and rental starting January 1, 2026. [Read more]
Hike or Die: a thrilling adaptation of Stephen King
Marche ou crève, adapted from Stephen King's novel, hits theaters on October 1, 2025, directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson. [Read more]
Moi qui t'aimais: a biopic on the Signoret-Montand couple
The film Moi qui t'aimais, directed by Diane Kurys and starring Roschdy Zem and Marina Foïs, traces the life of the Signoret-Montand couple. In theaters October 1ᵉʳ, 2025. [Read more]
Richard Linklater's New Wave in theaters: our review
Directed by Richard Linklater, Nouvelle Vague, starring Zoey Deutch and Guillaume Marbeck, was presented at Cannes 2025 and will be released in cinemas on October 8. Read our review. [Read more]
C'était mieux demain: Elsa Zylberstein and Didier Bourdon in a time-based comedy
C'était mieux demain, a comedy by Vinciane Millereau starring Elsa Zylberstein and Didier Bourdon, will be released on October 8, 2025. A social satire between the 50s and modern times. [Read more]
TRON: Ares unveils trailer, poster and unreleased track
The science-fiction film TRON: Ares, directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Jared Leto, unveils its trailer, a poster and a previously unreleased track by Nine Inch Nails. [Read more]
Super Grand Prix: Ed & Edda race to the cinema for a family adventure
Super Grand Prix, directed by Waldemar Fast, features Europa-Park mascots Ed & Edda in an animated adventure full of humor and emotion. In theaters October 8, 2025. [Read more]
Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol: the clip signed by SCH ahead of the film's release
Sylvain Chomet's animated film Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol, inspired by the world of the famous Provencal author, will be released in cinemas on October 15, 2025 following its premiere at Cannes. [Read more]
Jack and Nancy - Quentin Blake's best stories at the movies
Jack et Nancy - les plus belles histoires de Quentin Blake, an animated family film by Gerrit Bekers and Massimo Fenati starring Alexandra Lamy, opens in cinemas on October 15, 2025. [Read more]
Fireman Sam - New fire station, big adventures! coming soon to theaters
Fireman Sam returns to theaters on October 15, 2025 with 5 never-before-seen episodes and a new state-of-the-art fire station. Previews across France on October 5. [Read more]
The Chronology of Water: Kristen Stewart's first film in theaters
The Chronology of Water, directed by Kristen Stewart and starring Imogen Poots, is adapted from the novel by Lidia Yuknavitch. Presented at Cannes and Deauville, it will be released on October 15, 2025. [Read more]
Chien 51: trailer, plot and release details for Cédric Jimenez's new film
Chien 51, directed by Cédric Jimenez and starring Gilles Lellouche, Adèle Exarchopoulos and Louis Garrel, will be released on October 15, 2025. Crime thriller and SF. [Read more]
Hopper and the Secret of the Groundhog: animated vacation film
Hopper et le Secret de la Marmotte, an animated film by Benjamin Mousquet produced by nWave, is released in cinemas on October 15, 2025 for the All Saints' Day vacation. [Read more]
Black Phone 2: the sequel to the horrific thriller starring Ethan Hawke
Scott Derrickson's Black Phone 2 hits cinemas on October 15, 2025. Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw return in this supernatural horror thriller. [Read more]
Jeremy Allen White explores the heart of Springsteen in Deliver Me From Nowhere.
Directed by Scott Cooper and starring Jeremy Allen White, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere explores the creation of Bruce Springsteen's cult album Nebraska. In theaters October 22, 2025. [Read more]
Kaamelott - Part 1: trailer and review of Alexandre Astier's new film
"Kaamelott - Deuxième volet Partie 1", Alexandre Astier's new film starring Virginie Ledoyen and Franck Dubosc, arrives in cinemas on October 22, 2025. Discover the trailer, the plot and our review. [Read more]
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele: Kirill Serebrennikov returns to the silver screen
Directed by Kirill Serebrennikov and starring August Diehl, Friederike Becht and Dana Herfurth, The Disappearance of Josef Mengele (original title Das Verschwinden des Josef Mengele) is a historical biopic adapted from the novel by Olivier Guez, in theaters in France on October 22, 2025. [Read more]
The Shrinking Man: Jean Dujardin confronts a gigantic world
In The Shrinking Man, Jean Dujardin plays a family man confronted with an unexplained phenomenon. Directed by Jan Kounen, in theaters October 22, 2025. [Read more]
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze's arc in cinemas October 22, 2025
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: The Arc of Reze (2025), directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and based on the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, will be released in cinemas on October 22, 2025. [Read more]
Le Secret des Mésanges: an animated adventure for the whole family at the cinema
Antoine Lanciaux's animated film Le Secret des Mésanges (The Secret of the Chickadees), ages 6 and up, hits cinemas on October 22, 2025. An adventure between nature, mystery and family. [Read more]
The Intruders: Chapter 2 – the chilling return of the cult horror saga
Renny Harlin returns with the horror saga The Strangers, starring Madelaine Petsch. In theaters in France on October 29, 2025. Direct sequel to the first chapter. [Read more]
Regretting You: our review of the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's romantic drama
Regretting You, a romantic drama adapted from Colleen Hoover, will be released in theaters on October 29, 2025. Check out the first trailer, the cast, and our review. [Read more]
François Ozon explores the absurd with elegant sobriety in L'Étranger.
Review of François Ozon's film L'Étranger, starring Benjamin Voisin. A black-and-white adaptation of Albert Camus' novel, between silence, justice, and absurdity. [Read more]
Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson as MMA legend with Emily Blunt
Benny Safdie's biopic Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, opens in cinemas on October 29, 2025. Inspired by the life of MMA fighter Mark Kerr. [Read more]
Yoroï: the trailer for Orelsan and David Tomaszewski's fantasy film unveiled
The trailer for the film Yoroï, directed by David Tomaszewski and starring Orelsan, has just been unveiled. A fantastic journey to Japan in 2025! [Read more]
The Richest Woman in the World: Isabelle Huppert at the heart of a family drama
Thierry Klifa's comedy-drama La Femme la plus riche du Monde (2025), starring Isabelle Huppert, Marina Foïs and Laurent Lafitte, is released on October 29, 2025. [Read more]
Panorama of Colombian Cinema 2025 at Reflet Médicis and L'Arlequin: The program
Le Reflet Médicis and L'Arlequin host the Panorama du Cinéma Colombien 2025, from October 14 to 19. Discover the program! [Read more]
Louvre Film Festival: From David to Kubrick, the Revolution and Empire on the big screen
The Auditorium du Louvre Michel Laclotte puts cinema in the spotlight from October 17 to 26, 2025 with "De David à Kubrick. La Révolution et l'Empire au cinéma". Eleven screenings, accompanied by debates and meetings, plunge us into the heart of the French Revolution and the First Empire, echoing the exhibition dedicated to Jacques-Louis David, master of neoclassicism and committed revolutionary. [Read more]
Les Pestacles UGC 2025: cult children's films at 6 euros everywhere in France
Les Pestacles UGC, a family event at €6 a ticket, returns from September 21 to November 23, 2025 with 8 cult children's films in 33 cinemas across France. [Read more]
Forêts et Merveilles: a free film festival for families at the Quai Branly Museum
From October 18 to 26, 2025, the Musée du Quai Branly Jacques Chirac is hosting the Forêts et Merveilles children's film festival. What's on the program? Numerous free screenings for families. [Read more]
Festival Atmosphères 2025: the free cultural program for the Fête de la Science
The Atmosphères Festival returns to Courbevoie for its 15th edition from October 8 to 12, 2025, offering free cinema, arts and science around the theme of sustainable development. [Read more]
2025 Feminist Film Festival at the Garde-Chasse cinema, Les Lilas (93)
On the program for the 5th edition of the Feminist Film Festival: screenings, previews and debates at the Garde-Chasse cinema in Les Lilas, from October 8 to 12, 2025. [Read more]
