Colorful worlds, powerful emotions, and stories that appeal to all ages: animated films continue to fascinate young and old alike. This guide lists the animated feature films currently showing in theaters and upcoming releases, so you don't miss out on anything from French, Japanese—true masters of the genre—and international studios.
Me, when I reincarnate as a Slime – Tears of the Azure Sea hits theaters
When I reincarnate as a Slime – Tears of the Azure Sea, a Japanese animated film, hits theaters on April 29 and 30, 2026. It’s brought to you by Crunchyroll and Sony. [Read more]
Elfie and the Super Elfkins: a family animated film set to hit theaters in April 2026
Elfie and the Super Elfkins, a family animated film directed by Ute von Münchow-Pohl, hits theaters on April 29, 2026. Packed with a charming adventure suitable for children as young as three years old. [Read more]
New Friends on Puffin Rock: the trailer for Cartoon Saloon's animated feature
Discover the trailer for New Friends on Puffin Rock, Cartoon Saloon's animated film adapted from the Netflix series, in theaters June 3, 2026 for ages 3 and up. [Read more]
Toy Story 5: toys return to the connected era with Buzz and Woody
Toy Story 5, the new Pixar film directed by Andrew Stanton, will be released in theaters in France on June 17, 2026. Buzz and Woody face the digital revolution. [Read more]
Minions and Monsters: Illumination's Next Big Movie Set for Summer 2026
A new animated film featuring Minions and monsters, directed by Pierre Coffin and voiced by himself alongside Amy Sedaris, hits theaters on June 24, 2026. [Read more]
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Halloween hits theaters in October 2026.
The animated film Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Halloween will be released in theaters on October 21, 2026. An autumn adventure from Aardman, directed by Steve Cox. [Read more]
The Cat in the Hat, the 2026 family animated film
Directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, The Cat in the Hat will be released in theaters on November 4, 2026. A Warner Bros. animated film featuring the voices of Bill Hader and Xochitl Gomez. [Read more]
Hexed, Disney's latest animated feature by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand, unveils its release date
Disney unveils Hexed, a magical animated film directed by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand. The movie is set to hit theaters on November 25, 2026. [Read more]
Asterix and the Kingdom of Nubia: a new adventure in theaters at Christmas 2026.
Asterix and the Kingdom of Nubia, directed by Alexandre Heboyan, will be released in theaters on December 2, 2026. A new adventure featuring the heroes of Goscinny and Uderzo. [Read more]
Whether produced by major international studios or French cinema, animated films push the boundaries of visual creation. Japanese studios, led by filmmakers such as Hayao Miyazaki and Mamoru Hosoda, occupy a prominent place in this field. All explore universal themes—family, adventure, imagination—with a rare emotional and artistic power, enhanced by the big screen.
This guide offers a selection of animated films, both currently showing and coming soon. The list is updated regularly based on the latest movie news. You will find:
A feature film that uses drawing, 3D, or other visual techniques to bring characters and imaginary worlds to life. Animation appeals to all audiences, from young viewers to adult film buffs.
Yes. The sections above are updated as soon as a new article tagged "animated film" is published on Sortir à Paris.
See also: Japanese animated films • Family films • French films
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