What are the movies hitting cinemas from Wednesday, August 12, 2026 ? This fresh slate of releases spans science fiction, family comedy, drama, thriller and horror, with several new titles to discover in Paris, Île-de-France and across France.
Among the most high-profile releases, La fin d’Oak Street, directed by David Robert Mitchell, brings together Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor and Maisy Stella for a sci-fi adventure about a family thrust into an unfamiliar environment. On the French comedy front, Tombé du ciel, from Mohamed Hamidi, stars Ilyes Djadel, Josiane Balasko and Fred Testot in a culture clash tale centered on a high schooler sent to a Catholic boarding school.
The week of August 12, 2026 also features Soudain, the new drama from Ryūsuke Hamaguchi with Virginie Efira, Undertone, Ian Tuason’s horror film, as well as Une affaire turque, the political thriller with Lionel Erdogan and Charles Berling. Here are the films to see in cinemas this week.
The End of Oak Street: Anne Hathaway Faces the Unknown in the Trailer
The End of Oak Street hits theaters on August 12, 2026. Watch the trailer for David Robert Mitchell’s science-fiction film starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. [Read more]
A New Dawn: the animated feature in competition at Annecy
A New Dawn, an animated film by Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, hits theaters on August 12, 2026. Presented in competition at Annecy, the movie follows a family saga centered on a fireworks factory. [Read more]
"Soudain" by Ryusuke Hamaguchi in Official Competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Festival-goers will be able to catch Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film Soudain, in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Fallen from the Sky: the comedy starring Ilyes Djadel hits theaters on August 12, 2026
Inspired by the real-life story of Ilyes Djadel, Tombé du ciel hits cinemas on August 12, 2026. A comedy from Mohamed Hamidi starring Josiane Balasko. [Read more]
A Turkish affair: the political thriller hits cinemas on August 12, 2026.
A Turkish affair, Hüseyin Aydin Gürsoy's directorial debut, hits cinemas on August 12, 2026. Lionel Erdogan portrays a lawyer swept up in corruption. [Read more]
Paw Patrol: The Movie – Dino Mission hits theaters on August 5, 2026
PAW Patrol: The Movie – Mission Dino hits theaters on August 5, 2026, unveiling a new prehistoric adventure for Ryder and the team. [Read more]
Flowers for Tokyo: the Japanese drama that drew attention at Cannes hits theaters
Presented at the Directors' Fortnight 2025, Des Fleurs pour Tokyo, Yuiga Danzuka's debut feature, hits cinemas on August 5, 2026. [Read more]
The Gendarmes: a comedy starring Arnaud Ducret in theaters in August 2026.
Les Gendarmes, the comedy starring Arnaud Ducret, Marc Riso and Fred Testot, hits cinemas on August 5, 2026. [Read more]
Kyma, the Mysterious Wave: a fantasy film set for August 2026
Kyma, the Mysterious Wave, a fantastical adventure film by Romain Daudet-Jahan starring Jules Lefebvre, Lucy Loste Berset and Mamadou Haïdara, hits theaters on August 5, 2026. [Read more]
The Girl in the Clouds: Louane and Jamel Debbouze on the Big Screen
The Girl in the Clouds hits cinemas on July 22, 2026. Philippe Riche helms a family-friendly animated film featuring the voices of Louane and Jamel Debbouze. [Read more]
Golo & Ritchie's Holidays: a sun-soaked summer comedy on the big screen
Golo & Ritchie’s Vacation hits cinemas on July 22, 2026. Martin Fougerol and Ahmed Hamidi are directing a summer comedy about two friends in search of an escape. [Read more]
Charlie and the Kangaroos: a Family Adventure in Australia
Charlie and the Kangaroos is set to hit cinemas on July 22, 2026. Kate Woods helms a family film blending friendship, nature and the discovery of Australia. [Read more]
Under Kyoto's Sky: a Japanese romantic drama of chance and melancholy
Under the Kyoto sky, it opens in cinemas on July 22, 2026. Akiko Ohku delivers a delicate Japanese romantic drama built around an unexpected encounter. [Read more]
From the Comédie-Française: Pauline Clément and Laurent Stocker on the big screen
From the Comédie-Française, it hits cinemas on July 22, 2026. Martin Darondeau and Bertrand Usclat are behind a comedy led by Pauline Clément and Laurent Stocker. [Read more]
Nightborn: Rupert Grint faces a chilling newborn on the big screen
Nightborn hits theaters on July 22, 2026. Rupert Grint and Seidi Haarla star in a psychological horror film about a birth that turns into a nightmare. [Read more]
Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters — our spoiler-free review of Tom Holland's return as Spider-Man
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the new Marvel movie starring Tom Holland, is set for release in theaters on July 29, 2026. Check out our review! [Read more]
On the Road to Omaha: a Father and His Children Confront an Impossible Choice
On the Road to Omaha hits theaters on July 22, 2026. John Magaro portrays a father forced to make a heartrending choice in this family drama. [Read more]
The Golden Triangle: Rachid Djaïdani’s new film starring Sami Bouajila
Premiered at Cannes 2026, Le Triangle d’or is the new film from Rachid Djaïdani, starring Sami Bouajila, Sofian Khammes and Mouna Soualem. [Read more]
The Wonderful Mornings: a romantic comedy led by India Hair and Éric Cantona
Presented at Cannes 2026, Les Matins merveilleux, Avril Besson's debut feature starring India Hair, Raya Martigny and Éric Cantona, hits cinemas on July 29, 2026. [Read more]
The Ugly in theaters: our take on Yeon Sang-ho's poignant thriller
In theaters on July 29, 2026, The Ugly marks a turning point for Yeon Sang-ho. With this dark, deeply melancholic family investigation, the director of Train to Busan delivers a thriller that primarily probes the moral ugliness of a society obsessed with appearances. [Read more]
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