Which thriller to watch in theaters? Crime investigations, manipulation, disappearances, or psychological tales: this lineup brings together the thrillers currently showing and those slated for release soon.
To book a screening right away, start with the films currently in theatres. The upcoming releases follow, listed in the order they arrive in cinemas.
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]
Engulfed: Austin Abrams trapped inside a sperm whale in Brian Duffield's thriller
Englouti, a Brian Duffield-directed thriller starring Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin and Elisabeth Shue, hits theaters on October 14, 2026. Watch the trailer. [Read more]
Malfaisante: Jessica Chastain confronts her monstrous doppelgänger
Malfaisante, Rob Savage’s horror film featuring Jessica Chastain in a double role, hits theaters on October 14, 2026. Watch the trailer. [Read more]
Karma hits the big screen
In Karma, Marion Cotillard plays a woman who’s suspected after a child goes missing. Watch the trailer for Guillaume Canet’s thriller, slated for release in cinemas. [Read more]
Hope: Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller unveils its trailer
Hope, Na Hong-jin's new sci‑fi thriller starring Hoyeon and Michael Fassbender, opens in French theaters on October 28, 2026. [Read more]
Wild Horse Nine: John Malkovich, Venice prize-winner, faces off against Sam Rockwell
John Malkovich, feted at Venice, and Sam Rockwell play two CIA agents in Wild Horse Nine, hitting theaters on November 4, 2026. [Read more]
How to Rob a Bank? Nicholas Hoult and Zoë Kravitz Prepare a Viral Heist
Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, and Pete Davidson are plotting a live-streamed heist in David Leitch’s new film, set for release in theaters on November 11, 2026. [Read more]
Jupiter: Denis Ménochet faces a nuclear crisis in the trailer
Jupiter, Alexandre Smia's political thriller starring Denis Ménochet, André Dussollier and Reda Kateb, hits theatres on November 18, 2026. [Read more]
The Hare: Dali Benssalah stars in a clandestine race where stopping is deadly
Dali Benssalah stars as a runner drawn into a clandestine race in Le Lièvre, a thriller from Gonzague Legout hitting theaters on December 2, 2026. [Read more]
Tanger Blues: Julie Fournier on the run in Morocco, filmed by Ali Mesbahi
A lawyer travels to Tangier and ends up at the center of an investigation in Tanger Blues, Ali Mesbahi’s first feature film, hitting theaters December 9, 2026. [Read more]
Lords of War: Nicolas Cage faces Bill Skarsgård in the sequel to Lord of War
Nicolas Cage reprises his role as an arms dealer in Lords of War. Directed by Andrew Niccol, this sequel pits him against his son, played by Bill Skarsgård, and will hit theaters in France on January 13, 2027. [Read more]
American Citizen: Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay star in a thriller about radicalization
American Citizen, directed by Christian Swegal, follows a father and his son as they get swept up in the sovereign citizens movement. Featuring Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay, in theaters January 20, 2027. [Read more]
Fantômas – The New World starring Guillaume Canet hits theaters in February 2027
Fantômas – The New World, a thriller by Frédéric Tellier starring Guillaume Canet and Romain Duris, hits cinemas on February 10, 2027. [Read more]
The Rescue: Brandon Sklenar searches for his daughter in a Western thriller
The Rescue, a Western thriller by Potsy Ponciroli starring Brandon Sklenar, hits France on February 10, 2027. Watch the trailer and see where this quest begins. [Read more]
L’Affaire Thomas Crown : Michael B. Jordan prépare un casse très élégant
The Thomas Crown Affair: Michael B. Jordan gears up for a sleek heist
The Thomas Crown Affair, a remake of the famous heist film, will hit cinemas in France on March 3, 2027, starring Michael B. Jordan, Adria Arjona, Lily Gladstone and Kenneth Branagh. [Read more]
To broaden your search, check out our curated selection of crime films, focused on investigations and criminal narratives, or our horror films picks. Some titles sit at the crossroads of these genres.
Crime thrillers in theaters now and coming soon
Investigations, crimes, corruption, crime noirs or police thrillers: discover the crime films currently playing in theaters and the upcoming releases. [Read more]
Slasher, survival, paranormal, or horror-thriller: discover the horror films you can see in theaters right now and the upcoming releases. [Read more]
Would you like to compare with other genres or dive into this week’s new releases? Our guides will help you pick your next screening.
Comedy, thriller, animation, drama or horror: discover the movies now playing in theaters and our guides to help you pick your next screening. [Read more]
Karma, Shaun the Sheep: The Halloween Beast, Clayface, Island of Memories, Klara and the Sun, The King of the Game, A Woman Today and Peking Opera Blues are headed to theaters from October 21, 2026. [Read more]
Comedies, dramas, horror, animation, action or documentary: check out our genre-by-genre film guides to help you choose what to see in theaters. [Read more]
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