Every week in France, Wednesday marks the arrival of new films, offering cinema lovers a palette of emotions to explore. Going to the movies is an experience in which we let ourselves be transported into different worlds, sharing joys, sorrows, thrills and laughter with the characters on screen.
This weekly tradition is an invitation to experience captivating stories, discover visual and narrative works of art, and feel the thrill ofadventure and the depth of human emotion. Cinema, as a space for meeting and sharing, strengthens social ties and nourishes the collective imagination.
Every new film release presents a perfect chance to rediscover the simple yet profound joy of being in the cinema, of escaping the everyday grind and getting moved by the magic of the seventh art. Craving a movie night? Check out the highly anticipated films hitting theaters this Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Guru: thriller starring Pierre Niney in theaters in 2026
Gourou, a dramatic thriller by Yann Gozlan starring Pierre Niney, is released in theaters on January 28, 2026, and explores the excesses of personal development. [Read more]
The Legends – The Movie: the animated adaptation hits theaters
Adapted from the beloved comic series by Patrick Sobral, Les Légendaires – Le Film brings the fantasy world of Danaël and his allies to the big screen beginning January 28, 2026. [Read more]
Nuremberg: historical drama starring Rami Malek and Russell Crowe in theaters in January 2026
Nuremberg, a historical drama by James Vanderbilt starring Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, and Michael Shannon, will be released in theaters on January 28, 2026, to mark the 80th anniversary of the trial. [Read more]
Life After Siham: An Intimate Documentary Comes to the Cinemas
"Life After Siham" by Namir Abdel Messeeh, a documentary showcased at the Acid at Cannes 2025, hits theaters on January 28, 2026. [Read more]
Baise-en-ville, a comedy by Martin Jauvat, hits cinemas
Baise-en-ville by Martin Jauvat, a comedy showcased as a special screening at the 2025 Critics' Week, hits theaters on January 28, 2026. [Read more]
Promise to Heaven, a powerful drama by Erige Sehiri starring Aïssa Maïga
Promised Heaven by Erige Sehiri, starring Aïssa Maïga, has been selected for Un Certain Regard at Cannes 2025 and will hit theaters on January 28, 2026. [Read more]
Not Guilty – sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson
Fallen, a futuristic thriller by Timur Bekmambetov starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, hits theaters on January 28, 2026. [Read more]
La Grazia – political drama by Paolo Sorrentino starring Toni Servillo
Paolo Sorrentino returns with La Grazia, a political drama starring Toni Servillo, winner of the Volpi Cup, in theaters January 28, 2026. [Read more]
Send Help: Sam Raimi's new dark comedy thriller starring Rachel McAdams
Directed by Sam Raimi, Send Help combines dark humor and survival on a desert island. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, in theaters January 28, 2026. [Read more]
The Whale Hunter: a drama by Philipp Yuryev in theaters in January 2026
The Whale Hunter, a drama directed by Philipp Yuryev, is released in theaters on January 28, 2026. The film follows an isolated teenager between Russia and America. [Read more]
Dreams, a romantic drama by Michel Franco starring Jessica Chastain
Dreams, a romantic drama thriller directed by Michel Franco starring Jessica Chastain and Isaac Hernández, follows the clandestine exile of a Mexican dancer in the United States. [Read more]
Primate: a gritty, intense animal slasher horror that gets straight to the point
Directed by Johannes Roberts, Primate plunges a group of friends into a savage struggle on an isolated island. In theaters in France on January 21, 2026, distributed by Paramount Pictures. [Read more]
Tafiti, a family-friendly animated film set in the desert
Tafiti: an animated adventure film adapted from children’s books, directed by Nina Wels, aimed at kids aged 3 and up, hitting theaters on January 21, 2026. [Read more]
Hamnet: Chloé Zhao’s Historical Drama Starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley
Historical drama directed by Chloé Zhao, Hamnet explores the personal story of Agnes and William Shakespeare. Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, the film is set to hit theaters on January 21, 2026. [Read more]
Grand Ciel, a gripping social thriller set against the backdrop of a nocturnal construction site
Grand Ciel: Akihiro Hata's gripping drama and thriller about the mysterious disappearance of workers at a futuristic construction site, starring Damien Bonnard, hits theaters on January 21, 2026. [Read more]
Diamonds, Ferzan Özpetek's ensemble drama exploring sisterhood
Diamonds: An Italian drama by Ferzan Özpetek set in a Rome fashion workshop during the 1970s, starring Luisa Ranieri and Jasmine Trinca. The film hits theaters on January 21, 2026. [Read more]
Love in the End Times: Anne Émond's Romantic Comedy Hits Theaters
Amour Apocalypse is a romantic comedy directed by Anne Émond, showcased at the 2025 Directors' Fortnight. Starring Patrick Hivon and Piper Perabo, it hits theaters on January 21, 2026. [Read more]
The Wizard of the Kremlin: a political thriller by Olivier Assayas starring Paul Dano, in theaters in 2026.
The Wizard of the Kremlin, a political thriller by Olivier Assayas starring Paul Dano, Jude Law, and Alicia Vikander, will be released in theaters in France on January 21, 2026. [Read more]
Olivia: animated film about children's resilience, in theaters in January 2026
Olivia, an animated film by Irene Iborra adapted from Maite Carranza, will be released in theaters on January 21, 2026. A sensitive story about solidarity and resilience. [Read more]
Ma Frère: the trailer for the new comedy-drama by Lise Akoka & Romane Guéret
Premiered at Cannes 2025, Ma Frère by Lise Akoka and Romane Guéret hits theaters on January 7, 2026, starring Fanta Kebe, Shirel Nataf, and Amel Bent. [Read more]
The Bojarski Case: a Historical Drama starring Reda Kateb at the Movies
Historical drama by Jean-Paul Salomé, L’Affaire Bojarski chronicles the double life of a pursued forger, starring Reda Kateb, hitting theaters on January 14, 2026. [Read more]
Furcy, né libre: historical biopic by Abd Al Malik – trailer
Furcy, né libre, a historical biopic by Abd Al Malik starring Makita Samba and Romain Duris, unveils its trailer ahead of its release in France on January 14, 2026. [Read more]
Father Mother Sister Brother, a compelling and heartfelt comedy-drama by Jim Jarmusch
Golden Lion 2025 at Venice, Father Mother Sister Brother is the latest film by Jim Jarmusch starring Tom Waits and Adam Driver, set for release in theaters on January 7, 2026. [Read more]
Heads or tails? Western starring John C. Reilly hits the theaters
Heads or tails? Pile ou face? by Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppis, a Western screening at Cannes 2025, featuring John C. Reilly, in theaters from January 7, 2026. [Read more]
Echoes of the Past, a Cannes-winning drama, now in theaters
Les Échos du passé by Mascha Schilinski, winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes 2025, hits theaters on January 7, 2026. This German drama explores themes of memory and the passage of time. [Read more]
28 Years Later: The Temple of the Dead, new trailer
28 Years Later: The Temple of the Dead, directed by Nia DaCosta, hits theaters on January 14, 2026: plot, cast, new full trailer. [Read more]
Nanjing Photo Studio: Chinese historical drama about memory and survival
The Nanjing Photo Studio, a Chinese historical drama directed by Ao Shen, will be released in theaters in France on January 7, 2026. A story about memory and survival. [Read more]
Greenland Migration: the sequel to the disaster movie starring Gerard Butler in 2026
The sequel to Greenland, Ric Roman Waugh's apocalyptic action film, will be released in theaters in France on January 14, 2026, starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin. [Read more]
The Lights of New York, a social drama showcased at Cannes
Les Lumières de New York by Lloyd Lee Choi, a social drama showcased at the 2025 Directors' Fortnight, hits theaters on January 7, 2026. [Read more]
The Killer: John Woo's cult film returns to theaters in a restored 4K version.
The Killer, one of the many classics by John Woo, the iconic director of Hong Kong cinema, is back on French screens in a superb 4K restored version, starting November 26. Discover or rediscover this film that reinvented the crime thriller genre. And we know the list of cinemas that will be screening this masterpiece (list in the article). [Read more]
Sans pitié: French drama thriller starring Adam Bessa, now in theaters.
Sans pitié, a dramatic thriller by Julien Hosmalin starring Adam Bessa and Tewfik Jallab, is released in theaters on January 14, 2026. Presented in Angoulême, the film explores a family history marked by buried trauma. [Read more]
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films to be seen today in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
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Cinema releases: films to see in cinemas sorted by genre
