The 2026 Fête du Cinéma returns from Sunday, June 28 to Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with 5-euro screenings at participating cinemas. To make the most of the event with a lighthearted outing, here’s our pick of comedies to catch in theaters over those four days.
French comedies, offbeat films, ensemble-cast stories, romantic humor or contemporary satire: the Festival of Cinema also offers a chance to discover the funny, crowd-pleasing titles currently playing in theaters, without waiting for a streaming release or a TV airing.
This selection is updated according to the films scheduled in cinemas from June 28 to July 1, 2026. Be sure to check showtimes, available versions, and participating venues before booking your screening.
Here are the comedies to catch during the 2026 Fête du Cinéma.
License to Destroy in cinemas: Kad Merad and Patrick Timsit in Corsica
Permis de détruire hits theaters on July 1, 2026. Éric Fraticelli returns to the world of Permis de construire in a Corsican comedy starring Kad Merad and Patrick Timsit. [Read more]
The Parfait(s): family cons at the cinema with Audrey Fleurot and Ramzy Bedia
The Parfait(s): Family Cons hits theaters on June 24, 2026. Audrey Fleurot and Ramzy Bedia star as a family of con artists forced to hide in Scotland. [Read more]
Minions and Monsters on the Big Screen: The Minions Hit Hollywood
Minions and monsters head to cinemas on June 24, 2026. The new Illumination film transports the Minions to 1920s Hollywood, where silent cinema collides with monstrous creatures. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits cinemas this Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — our verdict.
Le Devil Wears Prada 2 hits cinemas this Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reprise their roles in this highly anticipated sequel centered on Miranda Priestly and the fashion world. Read our review. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From June 28, 2026 to July 1, 2026
Prices
€5
More information
Single rate of €5 per screening in all participating cinemas and at all screenings (excluding surcharges for 3D films, special screenings and additional services).
