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.
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]
The Phantom of the Opera is now playing in theaters.
Deva Cassel, Julien De Saint-Jean and Romain Duris pull back the curtain in the trailer for The Phantom of the Opera, in cinemas on October 28, 2026. [Read more]
Billie, at the crossroads of worlds: Chloé Jouannet, Jérémy Ferrari and Jodie Foster join the voice cast
Chloé Jouannet, Jérémy Ferrari and Jodie Foster lend their voices to Billie, at the Crossroads of Worlds, in theaters November 25, 2026. Advance tickets go on sale October 30. [Read more]
Scrooge: Mylène Farmer signs on to write and perform the film's original song
Mylène Farmer signs on to perform the film’s original song for Scrooge, Ti West’s movie with Johnny Depp, slated for release in theaters on November 11, 2026. [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 Battle of Gaulle – Part 2: I Write Your Name lands on VOD
The Battle of Gaulle: I Write Your Name, the second installment in Antonin Baudry's diptych starring Simon Abkarian, will arrive on VOD on October 29, 2026. [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]
Ramayana : The Rise of a Legend Unveils Its First Images
The Indian epic Ramayana: The Rise of a Legend reveals its first French images. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, the film is set for a November 6, 2026 release in cinemas. [Read more]
Furcy, Born Free is now available on CANAL+ on demand: Abd Al Malik’s film.
Furcy, Born Free is available on CANAL+ on-demand since October 20, 2026. Abd Al Malik recounts Furcy’s legal battle, with Makita Samba, Romain Duris and Ana Girardot. [Read more]
Irish Travellers hit cinemas today
Irish Travellers, directed by Alexander Murphy, follows the O’Reillys, a family threatened with eviction. This Franco-Irish documentary hits cinemas on October 28, 2026. [Read more]
The Battle of Gaulle: The Iron Age arrives on VOD in October
The Battle of Gaulle: The Iron Age, featuring Simon Abkarian, will be available for digital purchase on October 1, followed by a VOD rental on October 7, 2026. [Read more]
Toy Story 5 est disponible en VOD : Woody et Buzz face aux écrans
Après avoir réuni plus de 4,5 millions de spectateurs dans les salles françaises, Toy Story 5 est disponible en VOD depuis le 22 octobre 2026. [Read more]
They Called Him Robin Hood is available on VOD: our verdict
The dark reboot of Robin Hood starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer is now available on VOD. Get all the film details and read our review. [Read more]
Nightborn is available on VOD: the horror film starring Rupert Grint
Nightborn, Hanna Bergholm's Nordic horror film starring Rupert Grint and Seidi Haarla, has been available on VOD since October 22, 2026. [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]
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 Odyssey on VOD: our review of Christopher Nolan's film
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey, with Matt Damon, arrives in digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD editions on November 18, 2026. Read our review. [Read more]
15/18 : Cédric Kahn films teenagers in a child and adolescent psychiatry ward
15/18 by Cédric Kahn follows teenagers admitted to a pediatric psychiatry ward, with Malou Khebizi and Zoé Monpart. In cinemas on November 11, 2026. [Read more]
A World Between Us: a twenty-five-year friendship in Kohei Kadowaki's film
A World Between Us, an animated film by Kohei Kadowaki, follows two childhood friends as they grow into adults. Its French release is set for December 30, 2026. [Read more]
Les Légendaires: the animated adaptation of the comic book airing on Canal+
Adapted from Patrick Sobral's comic, Les Légendaires will air on Canal+ on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:06 p.m. Watch the trailer. [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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