The month of December is a privileged time of year for cinema lovers, with school vacations, the festive season and winter temperatures tempting people to take refuge in a darkened theater. In the Paris region and elsewhere, December 2025 will see a wide range of films, including blockbusters, comedies, dramas and animated features for the whole family.
December is a good time to go to the movies, whether as a couple, with family or friends. As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, the urge to warm up with a good film is on everyone's lips. Cinema opening times are often extended during this period to accommodate a larger audience, especially around Christmas and New Year.
Finding films to see near you is child's play, thanks to the online platforms and mobile applications of cinema networks. Whether you live in Paris, the suburbs or elsewhere in the Île-de-France region, it's easy to access up-to-date cinema programs, with screenings available by arrondissement or commune.
The December 2025 cinema releases are aimed at all audiences: thrill-seekers, love-story enthusiasts, those curious about historical tales and children in search of magic and adventure. The diversity of genres and formats means there's something for everyone.
As the year draws to a close, films at the cinema are a great way to share a convivial, cultural moment in a comfortable, immersive environment.
The Killer: John Woo's cult film returns to theaters in a restored 4K version.
The Killer, one of the many classics by John Woo, the iconic director of Hong Kong cinema, is back on French screens in a superb 4K restored version, starting November 26. Discover or rediscover this film that reinvented the crime thriller genre. And we know the list of cinemas that will be screening this masterpiece (list in the article). [Read more]
Follemente: Italian romantic comedy by Paolo Genovese in theaters in November 2025
Follemente, a romantic comedy by Paolo Genovese starring Edoardo Leo and Pilar Fogliati, hits theaters on November 26, 2025. Encounters, emotions, and misunderstandings. [Read more]
Zootopia 2: French voices revealed for the new Disney Christmas movie
Zootopia 2, a Disney animated film directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, will be released in theaters on November 26, 2025. Marie-Eugénie Maréchal and Alexis Victor lend their voices to Judy and Nick. [Read more]
Hell in Paradise: Leïla Sy's thriller, coming in November 2025
Leïla Sy's thriller Hell in Paradise will be released in theaters on November 26, 2025. Nora Arnezeder plays a woman trapped in a paradise turned hell. [Read more]
Vie Privée: Jodie Foster in French in Rebecca Zlotowski's new film
Private Life by Rebecca Zlotowski, starring Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, and Virginie Efira, will be released in French theaters on November 26, 2025, after its presentation at Cannes. [Read more]
L'Intermédiaire: Riz Ahmed and Lily James in a breathless thriller
Directed by David Mackenzie, L'Intermédiaire (Relay) reunites Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington in a thriller in theaters November 26, 2025. [Read more]
La Petite fanfare de Noël: a musical journey into the heart of winter
Directed by Meike Fehre and Sabine Dully, La Petite fanfare de Noël is an animated family film released on November 26, 2025, for children aged 3 and over. [Read more]
The Shadow's Edge: action thriller starring Jackie Chan in theaters in December
The Shadow's Edge, an action thriller by Larry Yang starring Jackie Chan, hits theaters on December 3, 2025. Investigation, cybercrime, and strategic confrontation. [Read more]
Bardot: Brigitte Bardot documentary to be released in December
The documentary Bardot by Alain Berliner and Elora Thevenet traces the life of Brigitte Bardot between cinema and activism. Released in theaters in France on December 3, 2025. [Read more]
For Eternity: romantic comedy starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller in theaters now.
Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller star in Eternity, a romantic comedy by David Freyne, in theaters in France on December 3, 2025. [Read more]
Mektoub My Love: Canto Due, a romantic drama by Abdellatif Kechiche, now in theaters.
Abdellatif Kechiche's romantic drama Mektoub My Love: Canto Due will be released in French theaters on December 3, 2025, starring Shaïn Boumedine and Ophélie Bau. [Read more]
Teresa: Noomi Rapace plays Mother Teresa in Teona Strugar Mitevska's biopic.
Noomi Rapace plays Mother Teresa in Teresa, a biopic by Teona Strugar Mitevska presented at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and in theaters in France on December 3. [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]
Les Enfants vont bien: the new drama by Nathan Ambrosioni starring Camille Cottin and Juliette
Les Enfants vont bien, a drama by Nathan Ambrosioni starring Camille Cottin, Juliette Armanet, and Monia Chokri, will be released in theaters on December 3, 2025. [Read more]
Gérald le Conquérant: Fabrice Éboué in Normandy in an offbeat comedy
Gérald le Conquérant, a comedy by Fabrice Éboué starring Logan Lefèbvre and Franck Dubosc, will be released in theaters on December 3, 2025. A regional satire filmed in Normandy. [Read more]
Five Nights at Freddy's 2, the horror sequel hits theaters
Emma Tammi directs Five Nights at Freddy's 2 with Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, and Matthew Lillard. The sequel to the cult game hits theaters on December 3, 2025. [Read more]
The Chosen One: horror film by Osgood Perkins starring Tatiana Maslany
The Chosen One, a horror film by Osgood Perkins starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland, will be released in theaters on December 10, 2025. [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]
Louise: drama starring Diane Rouxel and Cécile de France in theaters in December 2025
Louise, a drama by Nicolas Keitel starring Diane Rouxel and Cécile de France, will be released in theaters on December 10, 2025. A story of identity and family between past and present. [Read more]
À la poursuite du Père Noël: James Huth's family comedy for the holidays
À la poursuite du Père Noël, a film by James Huth starring Patrick Timsit and Isabelle Nanty, will be released in theaters on December 10, 2025. A family adventure full of Christmas spirit. [Read more]
La Condition: the new film by Jérôme Bonnell starring Swann Arlaud
La Condition, a film by Jérôme Bonnell starring Swann Arlaud and Galatea Bellugi, will be released in theaters on December 10, 2025. A historical drama adapted from the novel Amours by Léonor de Récondo. [Read more]
Chasse gardée 2: the family comedy returns to the cinema
Directed by Frédéric Forestier and Antonin Fourlon, Chasse gardée 2, starring Didier Bourdon, Camille Lou, and Maxime Gasteuil, will be released in theaters on December 10, 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]
L’Âme Idéale: Alice Vial's fantasy romantic comedy starring Jonathan Cohen
Director Alice Vial presents L’Âme Idéale, a romantic fantasy comedy starring Jonathan Cohen and Magalie Lépine Blondeau, in theaters December 17, 2025. [Read more]
Rebuilding: Josh O'Connor in Max Walker-Silverman's new drama
Presented at Sundance, Rebuilding by Max Walker-Silverman, starring Josh O'Connor and Meghann Fahy, will be released in theaters in France on December 17, 2025, distributed by KMBO. [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]
Metropolis: animated classic returns to theaters in 2025
Metropolis, an animated film by Rintarō written by Katsuhiro Ōtomo based on Tezuka, returns to theaters on December 24, 2025, for a nationwide re-release. [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]
The Maid: Paul Feig's thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried in theaters now.
The Maid, a thriller by Paul Feig starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, adapted from the best-selling novel by Freida McFadden, will be released in theaters on December 24, 2025. [Read more]
Qui brille au combat: family drama starring Mélanie Laurent
Qui brille au combat, Joséphine Japy's debut film starring Mélanie Laurent, follows a family dealing with disability and will be released in theaters on December 31, 2025, in France. [Read more]
On a blues note: musical drama starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson
On a Blues Note, a musical drama by Craig Brewer starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, will be released in theaters on December 31, 2025. [Read more]
Le Pays d'Arto: Tamara Stepanyan's drama starring Camille Cottin, now in theaters.
Le Pays d'Arto, a drama by Tamara Stepanyan starring Camille Cottin and Zar Amir Ebrahimi, will be released in theaters on December 31, 2025, after being selected for the Locarno Film Festival. [Read more]
Vade Retro: Antonin Peretjatko's zany new film hits theaters on December 31, 2025.
Vade Retro, the comedy by Antonin Peretjatko starring Estéban and Pascal Tagnati, will be released in theaters on December 31, 2025. [Read more]
Anaconda: the remake with Paul Rudd and Jack Black
The film Anaconda (2025), directed by Tom Gormican and starring Paul Rudd, Jack Black and Daniela Melchior, revisits the 1997 classic. Released on December 31, 2025. [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]
"Vietnam Cinema - Itinéraire de Lumière" in Paris: the festival to admire the portrait of Vietnamese cinema from 1975 to 2025
Are you curious to discover a rare cultural experience? From December 5 to 12, 2025, the Grand Rex and Pathé Palace will celebrate Vietnamese cinema with numerous award-winning films, unique encounters, an exhibition, and a symposium. Let yourself be seduced by an immersive week combining culture, history, and emotion. [Read more]
