What are the most anticipated films hitting theaters in 2026 ? After a busy first half of the year with plenty of releases already behind us, the months ahead still promise a string of major events—from blockbuster spectacles and new adaptations to sequels of beloved franchises and projects led by top-flight filmmakers.
The end of summer will notably be marked by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which signals Tom Holland's return to the role of Peter Parker. Science-fiction fans can also check out The End of Oak Street, directed by David Robert Mitchell with Anne Hathaway, while families will reunite with the Paw Patrol universe in a new dinosaur-centered adventure, Paw Patrol: Dino Mission.
The start of the new academic year and autumn 2026 will bring a slate of highly anticipated films, including the new Resident Evil, Digger with Tom Cruise, Fred Cavayé’s Les Misérables, and also Hunger Games: Dawn of the Harvest. Fans of action cinema, science fiction, French cinema and genre films should thus find plenty of dates to add to their calendars.
December will be packed with some of the year's biggest releases. Dune : Troisième Partie, directed by Denis Villeneuve, and Avengers: Doomsday, the new Marvel gathering, are both slated among the major cinematic events of the holiday season. They will complete a program that blends crowd-pleasing spectacles, family-friendly films, and ambitious productions.
Below you'll find our picks for films to see in theaters that are still highly anticipated in 2026. This guide is updated regularly to reflect new trailers, changes in release dates, and distributor announcements. For a seasonal breakdown, also explore the most anticipated titles this summer, autumn and winter.
Avengers: Doomsday unveils its first official trailer
Marvel unveils the first official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, slated for release in cinemas on December 16, 2026, featuring Robert Downey Jr., Pedro Pascal, and the Russo brothers. [Read more]
Nightborn: Rupert Grint faces a chilling newborn on the big screen
Nightborn hits theaters on July 22, 2026. Rupert Grint and Seidi Haarla star in a psychological horror film about a birth that turns into a nightmare. [Read more]
Scrooge: First trailer for the film starring Johnny Depp unveiled
Johnny Depp stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in Scrooge, Ti West’s new take on A Christmas Carol. Watch the first trailer for the film. [Read more]
Jumanji : Welcome to Our World, the game lands in theaters in 2026
Jumanji: Welcome to Our World, the new installment in the franchise starring Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart and Jack Black, hits cinemas in France on December 23, 2026. [Read more]
The Phantom of the Opera: teaser poster for the 2026 movie
The Phantom of the Opera, a new adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s novel by Alexandre Castagnetti, hits cinemas on September 23, 2026, starring Deva Cassel, Romain Duris and Julien De Saint-Jean. [Read more]
The End of Oak Street: Anne Hathaway Faces the Unknown in the Trailer
The End of Oak Street hits theaters on August 12, 2026. Watch the trailer for David Robert Mitchell’s science-fiction film starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. [Read more]
Dune: Part Three Unveils a New Trailer
Dune: Part Three will be released on December 16, 2026. The new trailer shows Paul Atreides as emperor, threatened by a conspiracy and haunted by Chani's return. [Read more]
Les Misérables: Vincent Lindon and Tahar Rahim star in the teaser
Vincent Lindon stars as Jean Valjean opposite Tahar Rahim in Fred Cavayé's Les Misérables, due in cinemas on October 14, 2026. [Read more]
Digger: Tom Cruise in Alejandro González Iñárritu's film
Tom Cruise stars as an all-powerful man responsible for a global catastrophe in Digger, Alejandro G. Iñárritu's new black comedy, in theaters September 30, 2026. [Read more]
Paw Patrol: Dino Mission — L5 and Backstreet Boys clips unveiled
PAW Patrol: The Movie – Mission Dino hits theaters on August 5, 2026. L5 record the French track, while the Backstreet Boys release Bottle Up for the American soundtrack. [Read more]
Spider-Man: Brand New Day — trailer and synopsis for Tom Holland's return to the big screen
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the new Marvel movie starring Tom Holland, is set to hit theaters on July 29, 2026. Sony Pictures France presses ahead with the film’s campaign with a viral video focused on Ned Leeds. [Read more]
The Dog Stars: new trailer for Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller
The Dog Stars, Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley, hits theaters on August 26, 2026. [Read more]
Ducobu and the Ghost of Saint-Potache, a new Halloween adventure hitting cinemas in October 2026
Ducobu and the Ghost of Saint-Potache, the sixth film in the franchise directed by Elie Semoun and featuring Gérard Jugnot, hits theaters on October 7, 2026 for Halloween. [Read more]
We Must Burn Mom: Albert Dupontel's new film in post-production
"Il faut brûler Maman," Albert Dupontel's latest film starring Louise Coldefy, Julia Piaton and Artus, is in post-production after shooting in Bry-sur-Marne. The release is slated for November 11, 2026. [Read more]
Forty Love: Catherine Deneuve and Romeo Beckham star in a romantic drama set in the world of tennis
Between top-tier competition and emotional upheaval, Forty Love dives into the world of professional tennis with Catherine Deneuve, Guillaume Canet, Benjamin Voisin, Paul Kircher and Romeo Beckham. Pierre-Ange Carlotti's debut feature is slated for release in cinemas on November 25, 2026. [Read more]
The Marie-Claire Affair by Lauriane Escaffre and Yvo Muller, in a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2026
L'Affaire Marie-Claire, a biopic from Lauriane Escaffre and Yvo Muller starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, has been chosen for a Special Screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. It hits cinemas on November 4, 2026. [Read more]
Hunger Games: Dawn on the Harvest, the eagerly awaited prequel's new trailer hits theaters
A new trailer for Hunger Games: Dawn on the Harvest, Francis Lawrence's Haymitch-centered prequel, starring Joseph Zada and Glenn Close. In theaters November 18, 2026. [Read more]
Clayface: the DC horror film hits theaters in October 2026
Clayface, a DC horror-thriller directed by James Watkins, featuring Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie and Max Minghella, hits cinemas on October 21, 2026. [Read more]
Shaun the Sheep: The Halloween Monster Unveils Its Trailer
Shaun the Sheep: The Halloween Beast hits theaters on October 21, 2026. Watch the trailer for this new Aardman adventure from Steve Cox and Matthew Walker. [Read more]
Street Fighter: Trailer for the film starring Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji, in theaters this October
Paramount and Legendary have released the trailer for Street Fighter, directed by Kitao Sakurai, starring Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, and Jason Momoa. In cinemas October 14, 2026. [Read more]
Top cinemas in Paris
Whether you're an inveterate cinephile or just go to the movies once in a while, this guide is for you! It lists the best cinemas in Paris. Whether for comfort, programming or special effects, follow the guide to discover the most original cinemas in Paris. [Read more]
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