November 1 marks All Saints' Day, a celebration of all saints in the Christian tradition. A public holiday in France, it offers a welcome break in the middle of autumn. After a walk or lunch with the family, a trip to the cinema is a must to make the most of this day off.
The films to see in theaters on November 1 offer an escape and a chance to share a pleasant moment. The fall season and the often cool weather in the Paris region make you want to take refuge in dark theaters. On the bill: familyanimated films, romantic comedies, dramas, and even thrillers for suspense lovers.
All Saints' Day also marks the start of the big end-of-year releases. Parisian cinemas often offer previews and arthouse films to satisfy all tastes. A screening on this public holiday is a special opportunity to discover new stories on the big screen.
Enjoying November 1 at the movies is like savoring a simple and enjoyable cultural moment, alone, with family, or with friends. It's a welcome break to relax and celebrate this holiday through the seventh art.
NOTE: This guide is updated as new information comes to light
Street Fighter: Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li make their debut in a new trailer.
Street Fighter unveils a new trailer featuring Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and Callina Liang. The film hits theaters on October 14, 2026. [Read more]
Engulfed: Austin Abrams trapped inside a sperm whale in Brian Duffield's thriller
Austin Abrams finds himself trapped inside a sperm whale in Englouti, the Brian Duffield thriller starring Josh Brolin, in theaters October 14, 2026. [Read more]
Joyful Jungle! : Elizabeth searches for her brother in the tropical forest
Joyful Jungle! follows a girl on a quest to find her brother in the rainforest. The animated feature lands in theaters on October 7, 2026. [Read more]
My Samurai Family: An animated film that bridges Brazil and Japan
My Samurai Family, Célia Catunda's animated feature adapted from the novel Nihonjin, hits theaters on September 16, 2026. Watch the trailer. [Read more]
The King of the Game: Éric Judor dives into a medieval-fantasy game
Éric Judor infiltrates a live-action role-playing game to track down his daughter in Le Roi du Game, in theaters October 21, 2026. Watch the teaser. [Read more]
The Phantom of the Opera, featuring Deva Cassel, unveils its trailer
Deva Cassel, Julien De Saint-Jean and Romain Duris pull back the curtain in the trailer for The Phantom of the Opera, in theaters October 28, 2026. [Read more]
The Island of Memories: DreamWorks’ animated film hits theaters in October 2026
The Island of Memories, formerly titled The Forgotten Island, hits theaters on October 21, 2026. The DreamWorks film follows two friends stranded on an island inspired by Philippine myths. [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]
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]
Sinister: Jessica Chastain at the heart of Rob Savage's new horror film
Jessica Chastain stars in Malfaisante, Rob Savage's new horror film adapted from Josh Malerman's novel. In theaters on October 14, 2026. [Read more]
Mochy, the ugliest dog in the world: a family-friendly animated film hitting theaters in October 2026
Mochy, the ugliest dog in the world, an animated feature by Jérémie Degruson and Yanis Belaïd, arrives in theaters on October 14, 2026. A family-friendly adventure about embracing differences and self-acceptance. [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]
Klara and the Sun: Jenna Ortega plays a robot in Taika Waititi's film
Klara and the Sun, Taika Waititi's sci-fi film starring Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, and Mia Tharia, hits cinemas in France on October 21, 2026. [Read more]
Le Corset: Louis Clichy’s animated feature arrives in theaters in October
Presented in Un Certain Regard at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Le Corset, Louis Clichy’s animated feature, arrives in theaters on October 14, delivering a coming‑of‑age story set in the Beauce. [Read more]
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