What family-friendly movie should you see in theaters? Animation, comedies and adventures: browse the family films currently playing, then the upcoming releases, listed in the order they hit the big screen.
Before you decide, check the film’s runtime, rating, and any warnings, as well as the age recommendations when they’re specified. An animated film isn’t automatically suitable for the very young, and the “all audiences” label doesn’t mean it’s appropriate for every age.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 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]
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]
If you listen closely: a Studio Ghibli film arrives in theaters in 4K.
If you lend an ear to Yoshifumi Kondō, the Studio Ghibli-produced work from 1995, it lands in French theaters on November 4, 2026 in a remastered 4K version. [Read more]
Tom the Cat's Wonderful Winter: A Snowy Adventure for Ages 3 and Up
Tom the cat discovers snow and a towering new neighbor in an animated film for ages 3 and up, in theaters on November 11, 2026. [Read more]
Billie, at the crossroads of worlds: the trailer for Disney's Christmas 2026
Billie, at the crossroads of worlds, formerly Hexed, hits theaters on November 25, 2026. Disney unveils the first trailer for this magical animated feature. [Read more]
Asterix: The Kingdom of Nubia — Trailer for the Christmas 2026 film
Astérix - The Kingdom of Nubia, an animated film directed by Alexandre Heboyan, hits cinemas on December 2, 2026. Discover the trailer for this new family adventure. [Read more]
The Time of Animals: a documentary set in the Alps for viewers aged 8 and up.
Vincent Chabloz captures the wildlife of the Derborence valley in Le Temps des animaux, a Swiss documentary slated for audiences aged eight and up, hitting cinemas on December 9, 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]
Wildwood – The Prophecy of the Forest: LAIKA’s latest stop-motion journey
Wildwood - The Prophecy of the Forest, LAIKA's new stop-motion film directed by Travis Knight, hits theaters on December 9, 2026. [Read more]
Carmen, the Rebel Bird: Seville's heroine reimagined by Sébastien Laudenbach
Carmen, the Rebel Bird, an animated film by Sébastien Laudenbach featuring the voices of Camélia Jordana and Milo Machado-Graner, opens in theaters on December 16, 2026. [Read more]
Léo, the Song of the Oceans: a young whale at the heart of a family-friendly animated film
Léo, The Song of the Oceans, written and directed by Reza Memari, hits theaters on December 16, 2026. This family-friendly animated film follows a young humpback whale as she searches for her voice to protect the ocean’s depths. [Read more]
Jumanji: Welcome to Our World, the trailer reveals Dwayne Johnson's return
The first trailer for Jumanji: Welcome to Our World teases the new challenge from Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan, set to hit theaters on December 23, 2026. [Read more]
Angry Birds – The Great Takeoff: trailer and release date for the animated film
Red discovers fatherhood in Angry Birds – The Great Flight, directed by John Rice. This third animated feature opens in theaters on December 23, 2026. [Read more]
Lovebirds: Jonathan Cohen and Alison Wheeler in TAT's animated film
Lovebirds, the animated film by Hélène Blanchard and Laurent Bru, opens in cinemas on January 27, 2027. Jonathan Cohen and Alison Wheeler lend their voices to two birds bound for New York. [Read more]
Ice Age: The Volcano Awakening, Manny and Sid Are Back in 2027
Ice Age: The Volcano Awakening, the latest animated installment in the saga, hits cinemas in France on February 3, 2027, featuring Manny, Sid, Diego, Ellie, Buck and Scrat. [Read more]
Muyi, the legend of the village of women: the trailer for Julien Chheng’s film
Muyi, the Legend of the Village of Women, directed by Julien Chheng, is set to hit theaters on February 3, 2027. The trailer previews this animated adventure centered on a teenage girl, an opera troupe, and the secrets of a Chinese village. [Read more]
Melody for a Bear, a family adventure film by Gilles de Maistre starring Lucas Bravo
Family adventure film directed by Gilles de Maistre, starring Lucas Bravo and Eva Cinq-Mars. Scheduled for release in theaters on February 10, 2027. [Read more]
Three's a crowd: Marilou Berry and Julien Pestel become parents, whether they like it or not.
Marilou Berry and Julien Pestel wake up with three kids in Trois c’est bien, Frédéric Quiring’s comedy in theaters on February 17, 2027. [Read more]
Nero, the black cat (Gatto): Pixar's new film due in cinemas in March 2027.
Nero, the noir cat, Enrico Casarosa’s newest Pixar feature starring Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne, lands in France on March 3, 2027. [Read more]
Sonic 4: filming wrapped, bigger cast, and fresh details about the movie
Filming on Sonic 4 has wrapped. Amy Rose joins the adventure, Kristen Bell is confirmed for voice duties, and several new actors join the cast of the film due in 2027. [Read more]
Not so alone: Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez in Illumination's new film
Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez lend their voices to Pas si seuls, Illumination’s new original adventure, in theaters on March 31, 2027. [Read more]
How to Train Your Dragon 2: Hiccup and Toothless will take to the skies in a live-action adaptation.
Dragons 2, the live-action sequel to the DreamWorks film, will hit French cinemas on June 9, 2027, starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler and Cate Blanchett. [Read more]
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the conclusion of the animated Spider-Verse, announced for 2027
The third installment of the animated saga centered on Miles Morales, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse concludes the trilogy in June 2027. Directed by Justin Thompson and Bob Persichetti. [Read more]
Shrek 5 : new teaser and Alain Chabat returns to voice the French version
Shrek 5 hits theaters in France on June 30, 2027. The new teaser confirms the green ogre’s return, directed by Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn, with Alain Chabat providing the French voice. [Read more]
Anatole Latuile: the graphic novel adapted for the big screen by François Descraques
Anatole Latuile arrives in cinemas on August 4, 2027 in a family-friendly comedy by François Descraques, starring Fred Testot, Diane Segard, David Marsais and Mister V. [Read more]
Bluey, the Movie: the first trailer reveals its transition to 3D animation
Bluey: The Movie unveils its first trailer and reveals a fresh 3D animation style. It hits French cinemas on August 4, 2027. [Read more]
The Children of the Resistance 2: Christophe Barratier's sequel in production
The Children of the Resistance 2, directed by Christophe Barratier, is currently shooting in Paris and the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 20, 2027. [Read more]
To plan a family outing over the holidays, also discover our lineup of family-friendly films to watch during the Toussaint break.
All Saints' Day holidays 2026: family-friendly films to see in theaters
Discover family-friendly films to catch in cinemas during the 2026 All Saints’ Day holidays. Ideal outings for sharing a good time together. [Read more]
Looking for an animated film or a comedy? These guides can expand your search. Check the recommended audience for each film: the selections aren’t exclusively for children.
Animated films to see in theaters right now and coming soon
Discover the animated films now showing in theaters and the upcoming releases, for kids and adults alike. [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]
To discover more films currently showing and to explore releases by genre, be sure to check out our general guides.
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