Looking to catch an animated movie in theaters? Here you’ll find the animated films currently playing in cinemas as well as the upcoming animated releases expected in theaters: animated features, family films, Japanese animation, French productions, or major international studios.
This selection helps you quickly decide which animated film to see in theaters, whether you’re after a family screening with kids, a family adventure, a Japanese film, an animated comedy, or a more ambitious work to enjoy on the big screen.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Billie, at the crossroads of worlds: the trailer for Disney's Christmas 2026
Billie, at the crossroads of worlds, formerly Hexed, hits theaters on November 25, 2026. Disney unveils the first trailer for this magical animated feature. [Read more]
Asterix: The Kingdom of Nubia — Trailer for the Christmas 2026 film
Astérix - The Kingdom of Nubia, an animated film directed by Alexandre Heboyan, hits cinemas on December 2, 2026. Discover the trailer for this new family adventure. [Read more]
The Cat in the Hat: Ahmed Sylla will voice the film's hero
Le Chat Chapeauté, an animated Warner Bros. feature adapted from Dr. Seuss, hits theaters on December 9, 2026. Ahmed Sylla will voice the famous character in the French version. [Read more]
Wildwood – The Prophecy of the Forest: LAIKA’s latest stop-motion journey
Wildwood - The Prophecy of the Forest, LAIKA's new stop-motion film directed by Travis Knight, hits theaters on December 9, 2026. [Read more]
Angry Birds 3 - The Great Takeoff: trailer and release date for the animated film
Angry Birds 3 - The Great Takeoff hits theaters on December 23, 2026. Directed by John Rice, the animated film reunites Red, Chuck, Silver and Bomb for a family adventure. [Read more]
Ice Age: The Volcano Awakening, Manny and Sid Are Back in 2027
Ice Age: The Volcano Awakening, the latest animated installment in the saga, hits cinemas in France on February 3, 2027, featuring Manny, Sid, Diego, Ellie, Buck and Scrat. [Read more]
Nero, the black cat (Gatto): Pixar's new film due in cinemas in March 2027.
Nero, the noir cat, Enrico Casarosa’s newest Pixar feature starring Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne, lands in France on March 3, 2027. [Read more]
Not so alone: Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez in Illumination's new film
Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez lend their voices to Pas si seuls, Illumination’s new original adventure, in theaters on March 31, 2027. [Read more]
The Legend of Zelda: Nintendo confirms the title of the live-action film
Nintendo confirms the title of The Legend of Zelda, a live-action film by Wes Ball starring Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, slated for 2027. [Read more]
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the conclusion of the animated Spider-Verse, announced for 2027
The third installment of the animated saga centered on Miles Morales, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse concludes the trilogy in June 2027. Directed by Justin Thompson and Bob Persichetti. [Read more]
Shrek 5 : new teaser and Alain Chabat returns to voice the French version
Shrek 5 hits theaters in France on June 30, 2027. The new teaser confirms the green ogre’s return, directed by Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn, with Alain Chabat providing the French voice. [Read more]
Bluey, the Movie: the first trailer reveals its transition to 3D animation
Bluey: The Movie unveils its first trailer and reveals a fresh 3D animation style. It hits French cinemas on August 4, 2027. [Read more]
For a day out with young kids, opt for family-friendly, accessible films and adventure stories. Fans of Japanese animation can turn to auteur-driven movies, fantastical narratives, or manga-inspired worlds. Some animated features also cater more to teenagers and adults, with more intimate, poetic, or spectacular themes.
To narrow down your options, also check out our picks dedicated to Japanese animated features, family-friendly films, and must-see releases currently playing in theaters.
Japanese animated films to catch in theaters right now
Anime, fantastical stories, adventures or animated dramas: discover Japanese animated films to watch in theaters and their upcoming releases. [Read more]
Want a cinema trip with the kids? Discover the family-friendly films now playing in theaters and the upcoming releases for little ones and grown-ups. [Read more]
Comedy, horror, animation, drama or blockbuster: our picks of films to see in theaters right now, tailored to whatever you’re in the mood for. [Read more]
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