January is the ideal month to enjoy the latest cinema releases after the holidays. With winter in full swing, with its short days and sometimes bitter cold, a trip to the cinema is an excellent way to enjoy yourself, with family or friends. Darkened cinemas offer the perfect refuge from the winter weather, while enjoying the latest releases in optimal conditions.
Every new year is marked by the arrival of eagerly-awaited films, from spectacularblockbusters to light-heartedcomedies, breathtakingthrillers and poignantdramas. Fans of animated and auteur films will also find something to their liking among a rich and varied selection. With such a wide range on offer, everyone can choose a film to suit their mood.
In this month of January 2026, screening times are being adapted to allow everyone to take full advantage of the new releases. Whether you prefer an afternoon session for a family outing or an evening screening for total immersion, cinemas are offering slots to suit all agendas. All that's left is to make your choice and settle in comfortably to discover the first great films of the year.
PLEASE NOTE: This guide is updated as we discover new films.
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]
Nanjing Photo Studio: Chinese historical drama about memory and survival
The Nanjing Photo Studio, a Chinese historical drama directed by Ao Shen, will be released in theaters in France on January 7, 2026. A story about memory and survival. [Read more]
Ma Frère: the trailer for the new comedy-drama by Lise Akoka & Romane Guéret
After Cannes 2025, Ma Frère by Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret will be released in theaters on January 7, 2026, starring Fanta Kebe, Shirel Nataf, and Amel Bent. [Read more]
Ella McCay: James L. Brooks' comedy-drama moved up to January 7, 2026
Directed by James L. Brooks, Ella McCay brings together Emma Mackey and Jamie Lee Curtis in a comedy-drama due for release on January 7, 2026. [Read more]
Father Mother Sister Brother: Jim Jarmusch's Lion d'Or in theaters in 2026
Father Mother Sister Brother, Lion d'Or 2025, is Jim Jarmusch's new comedy-drama starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver and Mayim Bialik. In theaters January 7, 2026. [Read more]
28 Years Later: The Temple of the Dead, new trailer
28 Years Later: The Temple of the Dead, directed by Nia DaCosta, hits theaters on January 14, 2026: plot, cast, new full trailer. [Read more]
Sans pitié: French drama thriller starring Adam Bessa, now in theaters.
Sans pitié, a dramatic thriller by Julien Hosmalin starring Adam Bessa and Tewfik Jallab, is released in theaters on January 14, 2026. Presented in Angoulême, the film explores a family history marked by buried trauma. [Read more]
Furcy, né libre: historical biopic by Abd Al Malik – trailer
Furcy, né libre, a historical biopic by Abd Al Malik starring Makita Samba and Romain Duris, unveils its trailer ahead of its release in France on January 14, 2026. [Read more]
Greenland Migration: the sequel to the disaster movie starring Gerard Butler in 2026
The sequel to Greenland, Ric Roman Waugh's apocalyptic action film, will be released in theaters in France on January 14, 2026, starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin. [Read more]
Olivia: animated film about children's resilience, in theaters in January 2026
Olivia, an animated film by Irene Iborra adapted from Maite Carranza, will be released in theaters on January 21, 2026. A sensitive story about solidarity and resilience. [Read more]
The Wizard of the Kremlin: a political thriller by Olivier Assayas starring Paul Dano, in theaters in 2026.
The Wizard of the Kremlin, a political thriller by Olivier Assayas starring Paul Dano, Jude Law, and Alicia Vikander, will be released in theaters in France on January 21, 2026. [Read more]
Primate: Johannes Roberts' new horror film will be released in January 2026.
Directed by Johannes Roberts, Primate plunges a group of friends into a savage struggle on an isolated island. In theaters in France on January 21, 2026, distributed by Paramount Pictures. [Read more]
La Grazia – political drama by Paolo Sorrentino starring Toni Servillo
Paolo Sorrentino returns with La Grazia, a political drama starring Toni Servillo, winner of the Volpi Cup, in theaters January 28, 2026. [Read more]
Guru: thriller starring Pierre Niney in theaters in 2026
Gourou, a dramatic thriller by Yann Gozlan starring Pierre Niney, is released in theaters on January 28, 2026, and explores the excesses of personal development. [Read more]
Nuremberg: historical drama starring Rami Malek and Russell Crowe in theaters in January 2026
Nuremberg, a historical drama by James Vanderbilt starring Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, and Michael Shannon, will be released in theaters on January 28, 2026, to mark the 80th anniversary of the trial. [Read more]
The Whale Hunter: a drama by Philipp Yuryev in theaters in January 2026
The Whale Hunter, a drama directed by Philipp Yuryev, is released in theaters on January 28, 2026. The film follows an isolated teenager between Russia and America. [Read more]
Send Help: Sam Raimi's new dark comedy thriller starring Rachel McAdams
Directed by Sam Raimi, Send Help combines dark humor and survival on a desert island. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, in theaters January 28, 2026. [Read more]
Not Guilty – sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson
Fallen, a futuristic thriller by Timur Bekmambetov starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, hits theaters on January 28, 2026. [Read more]
Les Légendaires - Le Film: preview and new trailer unveiled
The animated film Les Légendaires - Le Film, directed by Guillaume Ivernel and adapted from the comic strip by Patrick Sobral (Éditions Delcourt), will be released in cinemas on January 28, 2026. A preview will take place on November 9, 2025. [Read more]
Les Mycéliades 2025: the science fiction festival in movie theaters and media libraries
Come and discover a world apart at several cinemas and media libraries in Île-de-France during the Mycéliades science fiction festival, from January 31 to February 15, 2026, on the theme of resilience. [Read more]
