December is a prime time for movie buffs, with school holidays, end-of-year festivities, and chilly winter weather encouraging cozy evenings in the cinema. Whether in Île-de-France or elsewhere, the films showing in December 2026 promise a wide variety, blending blockbusters, comedies, dramas, and animated films suitable 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 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.Movie Releases for November 25, 2026:
Hexed, Disney's latest animated feature by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand, unveils its release date
Disney unveils Hexed, a magical animated film directed by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand. The movie is set to hit theaters on November 25, 2026. [Read more]Movie Releases for December 2, 2026:
Claude: André Dussollier stars in Clément Michel’s family comedy
Claude, a comedy directed by Clément Michel starring André Dussollier, Valérie Donzelli, and Kyan Khojandi, hits theaters on December 2, 2026. [Read more]
Asterix and the Kingdom of Nubia: a new adventure in theaters at Christmas 2026.
Asterix and the Kingdom of Nubia, directed by Alexandre Heboyan, will be released in theaters on December 2, 2026. A new adventure featuring the heroes of Goscinny and Uderzo. [Read more]Movie Releases on December 9, 2026:
Les Misérables: Fred Cavayé brings Victor Hugo’s classic to the big screen
Les Misérables, a gripping adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel directed by Fred Cavayé and starring Vincent Lindon, Tahar Rahim, and Camille Cottin, hits theaters on December 9, 2026. [Read more]Movie Releases for December 16, 2026:
Sheep in the Box by Hirokazu Kore-eda, in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Hirokazu Kore-eda makes his return to the Cannes Film Festival in 2026 with his new competition film, Sheep in the Box. [Read more]
Dune: Part Three, First Teaser Released
Denis Villeneuve caps off his Dune trilogy with Dune: Part Three, an adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah. The film is set to hit French theaters on December 16, 2026. [Read more]
Avengers: Doomsday: film release postponed to December 2026
The Russo brothers' film Avengers: Doomsday, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal, has been postponed until December 16, 2026. A new chapter in the MCU. [Read more]
