What movie should you see in theaters right now? Discover the films currently playing, with trailers, release details, and our reviews where available. From comedy to thriller, animation to drama or horror—choose your next screening based on your mood.
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Movie releases on October 21, 2026: eight films to discover in theaters
Karma, Shaun the Sheep: The Halloween Beast, Clayface, Island of Memories, Klara and the Sun, The King of the Game, A Woman Today and Peking Opera Blues are headed to theaters from October 21, 2026. [Read more]
Here are the films currently playing in theaters. To explore a genre or plan a family outing, check out our themed picks after this list.
Mochy, the ugliest dog in the world: the animated film is now playing in theaters.
Mochy, the ugliest dog in the world, an animated film by Jérémie Degruson and Yanis Belaïd, hits cinemas on October 14, 2026. A family-friendly adventure about embracing difference and self-acceptance. [Read more]
Les Misérables : Our take on Fred Cavayé's film, an adaptation that still surprises.
Our take on Fred Cavayé's Les Misérables, in theaters October 14, 2026: nearly three hours fly by, a story that still surprises, and a standout Camille Cottin–Benjamin Lavernhe pairing. [Read more]
The Corset: Louis Clichy’s animated feature hits theaters
Presented in Un Certain Regard at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Le Corset, Louis Clichy’s animated feature, arrives in theaters on October 14, delivering a coming‑of‑age story set in the Beauce. [Read more]
Street Fighter: Saint-Denis, Doumbè and Dena join the French voice cast
Street Fighter unveils its French voice cast: Benoît Saint Denis, Cédric Doumbè and Paul Dena voice Zangief, Balrog and Joe in cinemas. [Read more]
Clayface: our review of the horror film starring Tom Rhys Harries
In theaters since October 21, 2026, Clayface blends body horror with vengeance. Our mixed review of James Watkins’s film, carried by the charm of Tom Rhys Harries. [Read more]
Shaun the Sheep: The Halloween Beast Is in Theaters
Shaun the Sheep: The Halloween Beast, Aardman Studios’ new stop-motion film, hits theaters on October 21, 2026. Watch the trailer. [Read more]
The King of the Game hits cinemas.
Éric Judor goes undercover in a live-action role-playing game to find his daughter in Le Roi du Game, an adventure comedy starring Alexandra Lamy in cinemas on October 21, 2026. [Read more]
Engulfed: Austin Abrams trapped inside a sperm whale in Brian Duffield's thriller
Englouti, a Brian Duffield-directed thriller starring Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin and Elisabeth Shue, hits theaters on October 14, 2026. Watch the trailer. [Read more]
Doraemon and the Submarine Castle: the robotic cat heads to the cinema for an adventure.
Doraemon and the Submarine Castle, an animated feature by Tetsuo Yajima, is in theaters as of October 7, 2026. A Japanese adventure suitable for viewers aged 8 and up. [Read more]
The Island of Memories is now playing in theaters.
The Island of Memories, formerly titled The Forgotten Island, will hit theaters on October 21, 2026. The DreamWorks film follows two friends who find themselves stranded on an island inspired by Philippine myths. [Read more]
Malfaisante: Jessica Chastain confronts her monstrous doppelgänger
Malfaisante, Rob Savage’s horror film featuring Jessica Chastain in a double role, hits theaters on October 14, 2026. Watch the trailer. [Read more]
Klara and the Sun is in theaters
Klara and the Sun, Taika Waititi's science-fiction film starring Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams and Mia Tharia, opens in French cinemas on October 21, 2026. [Read more]
Karma hits the big screen
In Karma, Marion Cotillard plays a woman who’s suspected after a child goes missing. Watch the trailer for Guillaume Canet’s thriller, slated for release in cinemas. [Read more]
Peking Opera Blues is in theaters
Peking Opera Blues by Tsui Hark, with Brigitte Lin, Cherie Chung and Sally Yeh, arrives in French cinemas for the first time on October 21, 2026 in a 4K restored version. [Read more]
The House of Our Dreams in cinemas: Kev Adams takes on Chantal Ladesou
Kev Adams and Camille Aguilar buy Chantal Ladesou's house on a life annuity in La Maison de nos rêves, which hits theaters today. [Read more]
Joyful Jungle! in theaters: a family adventure in the tropical rainforest
Elizabeth sets off to find her little brother in the tropical forest in Joyful Jungle!, a family-friendly animated film opening in theaters today. [Read more]
Ducobu and the Saint-Potache Ghost in cinemas: a Halloween adventure
Ducobu makes his Halloween comeback in Ducobu and the Ghost of Saint-Potache, a family comedy directed by Élie Semoun, hitting cinemas today. [Read more]
A woman today is at the cinema.
Marilou Aussilloux tries to rebuild her life after an assault in Une femme aujourd’hui by Robert Guédiguian, in cinemas on October 21, 2026. [Read more]
The Social Reckoning on the Big Screen: Aaron Sorkin Revisits the Facebook Files
Aaron Sorkin brings the Facebook Files to the big screen in The Social Reckoning, starring Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong, in theaters today. [Read more]
Cars in theaters: Lightning McQueen marks 20 years on the big screen.
Cars returns to nearly 300 cinemas in France today. The Pixar film starring Lightning McQueen marks its 20th anniversary on the big screen. [Read more]
A Misstep at the Cinema: Kad Merad Takes on Benoît Poelvoorde at the Opera
Kad Merad and Benoît Poelvoorde go head to head in Fausse Note, Alexandre Arcady’s claustrophobic historical drama that hits cinemas today. [Read more]
Your Maternal Animal: Valentina Maurel’s family drama hits cinemas
In theaters since October 7, 2026, Your Maternal Animal by Valentina Maurel follows a young woman’s return to Costa Rica. Daniela Marín Navarro, Marina de Tavira and Mariangel Villegas were honored at Cannes. [Read more]
Neither seen nor known on the big screen: Isabelle Huppert dreams of a major role
Isabelle Huppert plays a background actress who dreams of landing a lead role opposite Sandrine Kiberlain in Ni vue, ni connue, which opens in theaters today. [Read more]
My Samurai Family: An animated film that bridges Brazil and Japan
My Samurai Family, Célia Catunda's animated feature adapted from the novel Nihonjin, hits theaters on September 16, 2026. Watch the trailer. [Read more]
Looking for a more precise movie pick? Discover family films, comedies, thrillers, and horror movies currently in theaters or coming soon.
Family-friendly films to see in cinemas right now and coming soon
A screening with the kids? Find family-friendly films now playing in theaters and upcoming releases, with handy age guidelines to help you choose. [Read more]
Want to have a laugh at the cinema? French comedies, family-friendly, romantic, or a bit more offbeat: discover the funny films to watch now and the upcoming releases in theaters. [Read more]
Investigations, suspense and psychological tension: catch the thrillers currently in theaters, then upcoming releases to plan your screenings. [Read more]
Slasher, survival, paranormal, or horror-thriller: discover the horror films you can see in theaters right now and the upcoming releases. [Read more]
Comedies, dramas, horror, animation, action or documentary: check out our genre-by-genre film guides to help you choose what to see in theaters. [Read more]
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