Want to catch a comedy at the cinema? Here you’ll find the funny films playing in theaters right now as well as the upcoming comedies to look out for in cinemas. French comedies, romance, family-friendly, feel-good, or a bit offbeat—these are the releases to keep on your radar, depending on what you’re in the mood for.
This page helps you quickly decide which comedy to see in theaters, with the latest releases already playing and titles to watch for in the near future. A practical pick to find a film that's light, funny, tender, or downright absurd, depending on the mood you’re after.
On Netflix: Benoît Poelvoorde faces off against Daphné Patakia
Sur la branche, the film by Marie Garel-Weiss starring Daphné Patakia, Benoît Poelvoorde, Agnès Jaoui and Raphaël Quenard, lands on Netflix on May 27, 2026. [Read more]
Scary Movie: the sixth installment coming to theaters
Scary Movie hits theaters on June 3, 2026. Directed by Michael Tiddes, this sixth installment brings back Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans for another fresh horror spoof. [Read more]
Anna and the Kids: the trailer for the comedy starring Camille Chamoux
The French comedy Anna and the Children, directed by Diane Clavier and starring Camille Chamoux, Alban Lenoir, and Olivia Côte, hits cinemas on June 3, 2026. A first trailer unveils this story built around a rare phobia: the fear of children. [Read more]
The Vertigo: Dupieux’s animated film in a video-game style
Le Vertige, Quentin Dupieux’s first animated feature, hits cinemas on June 10, 2026. Shown in the closing night of the Directors’ Fortnight, it toys with the idea of a world that’s a simulation. [Read more]
The Christophers : Soderbergh dives into the art world
The Christophers, a dramatic comedy by Steven Soderbergh starring Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel and James Corden, hits theaters on June 10, 2026. The film follows a family scheme centered on unfinished canvases. [Read more]
Giaccomo on the Big Screen: a comedy about influence and buzz
The Giaccomo hits cinemas on June 17, 2026. Baptiste Drapeau signs on a mockumentary-style comedy about an influencer willing to do anything to reach one million followers. [Read more]
Turn into a movie star: Manu Payet in a school comedy
Deviens génial hits theaters on June 17, 2026. Manu Payet and Melha Bedia reunite for a comedy about a school trip to Germany that spirals into chaos. [Read more]
Jim Queen on the big screen: a queer animated comedy presented at Cannes
Jim Queen, a French animated comedy from Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané, hits theaters on June 17, 2026. The film, unveiled at Cannes 2026, follows a gay icon struck by a fictional virus. [Read more]
Shana: Lila Pinell's dramatic comedy arrives in theaters
Shana, a dramatic comedy by Lila Pinell starring Eva Huault, Noémie Lvovsky and Inès Gherib, opens in cinemas on June 17, 2026, after the Directors' Fortnight. [Read more]
Minions and Monsters: Illumination's Animated Film Unveiled
Minions and Monsters, an animated film by Pierre Coffin, hits cinemas on June 24, 2026. The Minions head to Hollywood to explore silent cinema and encounter monsters. [Read more]
The Parfaits: the trailer featuring Audrey Fleurot
The Parfait(s): a family of cons, Ludovic Bernard’s comedy with Audrey Fleurot, Ramzy Bedia and Alan Cumming hits cinemas on June 24, 2026. The trailer reveals a family of scammers on the run. [Read more]
Permission to Destroy: Trailer for Kad Merad's comedy
A License to Destroy, Éric Fraticelli’s comedy starring Kad Merad, Patrick Timsit and Éric Fraticelli, hits cinemas on July 1, 2026. Watch the film’s trailer. [Read more]
Microstar: the comedy starring Abraham Wapler and Félix Lefebvre arrives in theaters
Microstar, Léopold Kraus’s comedy starring Abraham Wapler, Félix Lefebvre and Raïka Hazanavicius, hits theaters on July 8, 2026. [Read more]
Charlie and the Kangaroos: A Family Adventure in Australia
Charlie and the Kangaroos, Kate Woods’s family film inspired by a true story, hits cinemas on July 22, 2026. An Australian adventure centered on a girl and a group of orphaned kangaroos. [Read more]
From the Comédie-Française: the comedy with Pauline Clément and Laurent Stocker at the cinema
From the Comédie-Française, a comedy by Martin Darondeau and Bertrand Usclat starring Pauline Clément, Laurent Stocker and Julien Frison, hits theaters on July 22, 2026. [Read more]
Ducobu and the Ghost of Saint-Potache, a new Halloween adventure hitting cinemas in October 2026
Ducobu and the Ghost of Saint-Potache, the sixth film in the franchise directed by Elie Semoun and featuring Gérard Jugnot, hits theaters on October 7, 2026 for Halloween. [Read more]
We Must Burn Mom: Albert Dupontel's new film in post-production
"Il faut brûler Maman," Albert Dupontel's latest film starring Louise Coldefy, Julia Piaton and Artus, is in post-production after shooting in Bry-sur-Marne. The release is slated for November 11, 2026. [Read more]
Un Bon Patron: comedy by Philippe de Chauveron starring Didier Bourdon, in theaters in 2026.
Un Bon Patron, a comedy by Philippe de Chauveron starring Didier Bourdon and Catherine Frot, will be released in theaters on November 11, 2026. French adaptation of El Buen Patrón. [Read more]
Kaamelott - Part 2: the direct sequel to Astier's film
Alexandre Astier concludes his Kaamelott diptych – Second Part with Part 2, in theaters November 11, 2026. More than a hundred characters come together in an epic adventure. [Read more]
Camembert, a social comedy featuring Kristin Scott Thomas
Camembert is a French comedy directed by Matthieu Rumani and Nicolas Slomka, starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Alex Lutz. The film hits theaters on November 18, 2026. [Read more]
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]
The Cat in the Hat: Ahmed Sylla will voice the film's hero
Le Chat Chapeauté, an animated Warner Bros. feature adapted from Dr. Seuss, hits theaters on December 9, 2026. Ahmed Sylla will voice the famous character in the French version. [Read more]
Somnambule: Tarek Boudali mixes comedy and mystery in his new film
Somnambule, directed by Tarek Boudali and starring Alice David, Philippe Lacheau, and Gérard Jugnot, will be released in theaters on February 3, 2027. An absurd and fast-paced police comedy. [Read more]
Nero, the black cat: Pixar unveils its latest animated film in Venice.
Nero, a noir cat, Disney-Pixar’s new film directed by Enrico Casarosa, is unveiled with its first trailer. The animated feature is slated for a spring 2027 theatrical release. [Read more]
For a family screening, opt for comedies suitable for all ages, usually driven by simple scenarios and endearing characters. For a night out with friends, a faster-paced, wittier, or more offbeat comedy can be a strong pick. Romantic comedies focus more on meetings, relationships, and feelings, while dramedies blend humor with emotion and more mature themes.
To fine-tune your selection, also explore our guides dedicated to romantic comedies to catch at the cinema, dramedies currently in theaters and coming soon, and French films to discover on the big screen.
Cinema releases: films to see in cinemas sorted by genre
Comedies, thrillers, animated films, horror... Discover the latest cinema releases classified by genre to find the film that's right for you. [Read more]
films to be seen today in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
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Cinema releases: films to see in cinemas sorted by genre
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