Comedies occupy a special place in the hearts of moviegoers, thanks to their ability to make people laugh while sometimes tackling profound subjects. In 2025, cinematic releases in this genre promise to be rich and varied, with films designed to appeal to a wide audience. Whether as a family, with friends or on your own, these events promise plenty of laughs and moments of pure entertainment.
During thewinter months, comedies offer a welcome bubble of escape. As the cold sets in and the days grow shorter, audiences flock to cinemas to enjoy light-hearted scripts, polished dialogue and energetic performances by actors.
With the arrival of spring, the atmosphere becomes lighter, and romantic and family comedies become must-sees. Springtime settings and warm plots add a positive note that's good for morale.
Summer is the season for refreshing comedies, often featuring hilarious adventures and misunderstandings. Air-conditioned cinemas are the ideal place to escape the heat and enjoy a good movie.
Directors specializing in the genre are redoubling their creativity to deliver stories that are original, fast-paced and full of charm. Fans of comedies relish every well-placed line and every funny situation, while the scripts often seek to blend humor and emotion to touch the audience's heart.
The comedies of 2025 are shaping up to be real anti-morrosity remedies, ready to provide moments of infectious laughter and lasting memories. Whether you prefer fine dialogue, absurdist humor or slapstick situations, there's something for everyone in this must-see genre.
Richard Linklater's New Wave in theaters: our review
Directed by Richard Linklater, Nouvelle Vague, starring Zoey Deutch and Guillaume Marbeck, was presented at Cannes 2025 and will be released in cinemas on October 8. Read our review. [Read more]
Mektoub My Love: Canto Due, a romantic drama by Abdellatif Kechiche, now in theaters.
Abdellatif Kechiche's romantic drama Mektoub My Love: Canto Due will be released in French theaters on December 3, 2025, starring Shaïn Boumedine and Ophélie Bau. [Read more]
L’Âme Idéale: Alice Vial's fantasy romantic comedy starring Jonathan Cohen
Director Alice Vial presents L’Âme Idéale, a romantic fantasy comedy starring Jonathan Cohen and Magalie Lépine Blondeau, in theaters December 17, 2025. [Read more]
T'as pas changé: Jérôme Commandeur's comedy to be released in 2025
T'as pas changé, a comedy directed by Jérôme Commandeur and starring Laurent Lafitte, François Damiens and Vanessa Paradis, hits cinemas on November 5, 2025. [Read more]
Fils de: the French political comedy starring François Cluzet and Karin Viard
Fils de, a comedy by Carlos Abascal Peiró starring Jean Chevalier, François Cluzet and Karin Viard, is released on September 3, 2025, and takes a behind-the-scenes look at power. [Read more]
Ma Mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan, a moving story starring Leïla Bekhti: Our opinion
With Ma Mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan, Ken Scott adapts Roland Perez's autobiographical novel, starring Leïla Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen and Sylvie Vartan herself. In cinemas on March 19, 2025, this is probably one of the most beautiful films of the new year, between laughter and tears! [Read more]
Gérald le Conquérant: Fabrice Éboué in Normandy in an offbeat comedy
Gérald le Conquérant, a comedy by Fabrice Éboué starring Logan Lefèbvre and Franck Dubosc, will be released in theaters on December 3, 2025. A regional satire filmed in Normandy. [Read more]
La Bonne Étoile, a comedy-drama by Pascal Elbé
Directed by Pascal Elbé, La Bonne Étoile brings together Benoît Poelvoorde, Audrey Lamy, and Zabou Breitman in a historical comedy-drama, in theaters November 12, 2025. [Read more]
Les règles de l'art: award-winning crime comedy at the Alpe d'Huez Film Festival
Starring Melvil Poupaud, Sofiane Zermani and Julia Piaton, Les règles de l'art revisits an incredible art theft that took place in 2010. A detective comedy by Dominique Baumard, winner of the Prix spécial du Jury at the Alpe d'Huez Festival 2025, in cinemas April 30, 2025. [Read more]
Anges & Cie: a celestial romantic comedy starring Élodie Fontan and Romain Lancry
Angels & Co., Vladimir Rodionov's directorial debut, is a fantasy comedy in which angels try to prevent a forbidden romance. In theaters May 7, 2025. [Read more]
Comedies to see at the cinema: funny and feel-good films
Looking for a good laugh? Here are the comedies currently playing in cinemas and those not to be missed. [Read more]
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Comedies to see at the cinema: funny and feel-good films
