Cinema Celebration 2026: dates, €5 tickets and practical information

The Fête du Cinéma 2026 is back from Sunday, June 28 to Wednesday, July 1, 2026 inclusive, with a flat rate of €5 per screening at participating cinemas across France.

Organized by the National Federation of French Cinemas, this annual initiative lets moviegoers catch currently showing films at a discounted price for four days. The reduced rate applies to all screenings and to all ticket holders, with exceptions for 3D surcharges, special screenings, and additional services.

The official trailer for Fête du Cinéma 2026 is now available. It accompanies the launch of this new edition, inviting moviegoers to return to the cinema and take advantage of a reduced price to discover the films scheduled for the event.

Several highly anticipated films slated for the festival window are already featured in our picks, spanning family outings, comedies, animated features, dramas, and genre cinema. This article will be updated gradually with new titles and thematic selections to help you plan your screenings for Fête du Cinéma 2026.

Which films to watch during the 2026 Fête du Cinéma?

To help you pick your screening, we’ve put together a few picks tailored to what you’re in the mood for: must‑see films, comedies, family‑friendly titles, horror movies, or new releases to discover in theaters during the promotion.

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So head to the participating cinemas from June 28 to July 1, 2026 to enjoy this new edition of the Fête du Cinéma at €5 per screening.