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.
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]
A wonderful world: Blanche Gardin in a daring futuristic comedy-drama
Giulio Callegari's Un monde merveilleux is a dramatic comedy starring Blanche Gardin as a mother overwhelmed by a technological future. A modern fable to discover from May 7, 2025. [Read more]
La Fille d'un grand amour: a romance driven by Isabelle Carré and François Damiens
Starring Isabelle Carré and François Damiens, Agnès de Sacy's first film, La Fille d'un grand amour, explores the reunion of a past love through the eyes of a documentary filmmaker. [Read more]
A Night at the Zoo: a hilarious, apocalyptic adventure for the whole family
A Night at the Zoo, an animated film directed by Ricardo Curtis and Rodrigo Perez-Castro, plunges audiences into a family comedy where mutant zombie animals cause panic. In cinemas January 29, 2025. [Read more]
Toutes pour une: a modern feminist comedy by Houda Benyamina
Houda Benyamina's Toutes pour une revisits Les Trois Mousquetaires in a feminist adventure comedy starring Oulaya Amamra, Sabrina Ouazani and Déborah Lukumuena. [Read more]
Délocalisés: a wacky comedy about culture shock and social struggles
Redouane and Ali Bougheraba's Délocalisés is a sparkling comedy of social struggle and culture shock. In theaters March 12, 2025. [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]
Middle class: Anthony Cordier's comedy hits theaters
Classe moyenne, a comedy by Anthony Cordier starring Laurent Lafitte, Élodie Bouchez and Ramzy Bedia, will be released on September 24, 2025 after Cannes. [Read more]
Anora by Sean Baker: Palme d'Or and Oscar for Best Film (and many more Oscars!)
Winner of the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, Sean Baker's Anora was also a big winner at the 2025 Oscars, not only winning the Best Picture Oscar, but also the Best Director Oscar, the Best Actress Oscar for Mikey Madison, the Best Original Screenplay Oscar and the Best Editing Oscar. Rediscover our review of the film, broadcast on Canal+ on May 13, 2025. [Read more]
Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival: Our opinion
Wes Anderson signs The Phoenician Scheme, a comedy with a prestigious cast (Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera), in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 and in cinemas on May 28, 2025. Read our review. [Read more]
Which comedies to watch in theaters? The funniest films around right now
Want to laugh at the cinema? Discover the comedies playing in theaters right now and the upcoming releases you won’t want to miss: French comedies, romantic films, feel-good picks and family-friendly titles. [Read more]
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Which comedies to watch in theaters? The funniest films around right now
