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.
Each new film release offers a fresh chance to reconnect with the simple yet profound joy of being a moviegoer—an opportunity to escape everyday life and be swept away by the magic of the seventh art. Thinking of catching a show? Explore the highly anticipated films hitting theaters this Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
5 Centimeters Per Second: Shinkai’s Masterful Film Adaptation
Live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's film, 5 Centimeters per Second, hits theaters on February 25, 2026, starring Hokuto Matsumura and directed by Yoshiyuki Okuyama. [Read more]
The Sound of Memories, a historical drama starring Mescal and O’Connor
Oliver Hermanus's The Sound of Memories, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, premiered in competition at Cannes 2025 and hits theaters on February 25, 2026. [Read more]
EPiC: Baz Luhrmann's Restored Musical Film "Elvis Presley in Concert"
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, Baz Luhrmann's musical documentary, brings to life never-before-seen footage from Elvis's concerts. It hits theaters on February 25, 2026. [Read more]
Woman and Child, Iranian drama by Saeed Roustaee honored at Cannes
Presented in competition at Cannes 2025, Saeed Roustaee's Woman and Child hits theaters on February 25, 2026. [Read more]
Chers Parents: the family comedy adapted from theater to cinema
Chers Parents, a comedy by Emmanuel Patron starring André Dussollier and Miou-Miou, will be released in theaters on February 25, 2026, and will open the Alpe d'Huez Film Festival. [Read more]
Is This Thing On?: drama starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern, directed by Bradley Cooper, now in theaters.
Bradley Cooper's film Is This Thing On?, starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern, will be released in theaters in France on February 25, 2026. A drama about couples and rebuilding. [Read more]
Scream 7: Sidney Prescott Returns, with Isabel May as the New Scream Queen
Scream 7, directed by Kevin Williamson, is set to hit theaters on February 25, 2026. Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott, as she faces off against Ghostface alongside her daughter, played by Isabel May. [Read more]
Orwell: "2+2=5," Raoul Peck's new documentary hitting theaters
Orwell: 2+2=5 is the latest documentary by Raoul Peck about George Orwell, premiering at Cannes Première 2025. It hits theaters nationwide on February 25, 2026. [Read more]
The Bear and the Bird: animation program for ages 3 and up at the cinema
L’Ourse et l’oiseau, a program of animated short films for ages 3 and up, will be released in theaters on February 25, 2026. Four stories about bears and curious animals. [Read more]
Couture: Behind the Scenes of Fashion and Life with Angelina Jolie - Our Take
Premiered at the Toronto Festival in 2025 and set for theatrical release on February 18, 2026, Couture, the latest drama from Alice Winocour starring Angelina Jolie, promises an in-depth look behind the scenes of the fashion industry. But beneath the glitz and glamour of the spotlight, the film ventures into a more fragile – and more ambitious – territory than mere surface appearances. Our review [Read more]
Marty Supreme: Timothée Chalamet dazzles as the master of deception in Josh Safdie's latest film
Josh Safdie directs Marty Supreme, featuring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Tyler the Creator. This sports biopic hits theaters on February 18, 2026. [Read more]
The American Dream: Jean-Pascal Zadi and Raphaël Quenard team up for a winning partnership
Inspired by the true story of two French NBA agents, this comedy by Anthony Marciano follows a journey of friendship and resilience, hitting theaters on February 18, 2026. [Read more]
Cold Storage: a sci-fi thriller featuring Joe Keery and Liam Neeson hits theaters
Cold Storage, a sci-fi thriller by Jonny Campbell starring Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, and Liam Neeson, hits theaters on February 18, 2026. Info, plot, production, and trailer. [Read more]
The Addams Family: Back to the Big Screen for Its 35th Anniversary
The Addams Family by Barry Sonnenfeld is hitting the big screen again on February 18, 2026, celebrating its 35th anniversary. The beloved classic featuring Anjelica Huston has been restored for the occasion. [Read more]
Maigret and the Dead Man in Love, a crime thriller by Pascal Bonitzer starring Denis Podalydès
Crime thriller by Pascal Bonitzer starring Denis Podalydès. Maigret investigates a murder connected to a secret romantic correspondence. In theaters February 18, 2026. [Read more]
Super Charlie, a family-friendly animated superhero film
Super Charlie is a Swedish animated film by Jon Holmberg that combines adventure and comedy, centered around a baby superhero. It hits theaters on February 18, 2026. [Read more]
Kiss of the Spider Woman, a musical comedy starring Jennifer Lopez
Kiss of the Spider Woman, directed by Bill Condon and starring Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez, hits theaters on February 18, 2026. A captivating musical romance set behind bars. [Read more]
A fragile and wondrous world: a romantic drama set in Beirut
A fragile yet enchanting world — a romantic drama directed by Cyril Aris starring Mounia Akl hits theaters on February 18, 2026. Trailer just released. [Read more]
The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo: Chilean Drama Awarded at Cannes
The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo is Diego Céspedes' debut feature. Winner of the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes 2025, it will hit theaters on February 18, 2026. [Read more]
"Hurlevent: A daring adaptation or a hollowed-out version of the classic?"
"Wuthering Heights", the latest adaptation by Emerald Fennell starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, hits French theaters on February 11, 2026. This Gothic-pop reinterpretation of a timeless classic is already sparking debate: some hail it as a bold sensory experience, while others see it as stripping away the darkness and complexity that made the original so powerful. [Read more]
LOL 2.0, the next-generation sequel to Lisa Azuelos’s beloved comedy
LOL 2.0, a French comedy directed by Lisa Azuelos starring Sophie Marceau, hits theaters on February 11, 2026. [Read more]
Goat – Dreaming Higher: Sony's sports animated film in theaters in 2026
Goat – Dream Higher, an animated film by Sony, directed by Tyree Dillihay and Adam Rosette, will be released in theaters on February 11, 2026, featuring the voices of Caleb McLaughlin and Stephen Curry. [Read more]
No other option: Park Chan-wook's social thriller starring Lee Byung-hun
No other option: a film by Park Chan-wook starring Lee Byung-hun, blending dark comedy with social thriller. Scheduled for release in French theaters on February 11, 2026. [Read more]
Le Marsupilami: the explosive trailer for Philippe Lacheau's film finally unveiled
Philippe Lacheau unveils the trailer for Le Marsupilami, an adventure comedy starring Jamel Debbouze and Jean Reno, in theaters February 4, 2026. [Read more]
Bluey at the Movies: “In the Kitchen” Collection — an animated compilation perfect for family movie nights
Bluey heads to the big screen on February 4, 2026, with a new collection of episodes focused on cooking. This family-friendly animated film is suitable for children aged 3 and up. [Read more]
Les Enfants de la Résistance: Christophe Barratier's new adventure in theaters in 2026
Adapted from the comic book by Vincent Dugomier and Benoît Ers, Les Enfants de la Résistance by Christophe Barratier will be released in theaters on February 11, 2026, starring Lucas Hector and Gérard Jugnot. [Read more]
Biscuit the Fantastic Dog: family animated film in theaters
Biscuit the Fantastic Dog, an animated film by Shea Wageman with the voice of Artus, will be released in theaters on February 4, 2026. A family adventure for ages 4 and up. [Read more]
Nuremberg: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek confront the darkest chapters of history
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]
L'Infiltrée: a comedy by Ahmed Sylla in theaters in 2026
L'Infiltrée, the first comedy directed by Ahmed Sylla starring Michèle Laroque and Kaaris, will be released in theaters on February 11, 2026, after being selected for the Alpe d'Huez Film Festival. [Read more]
Send Help: Sam Raimi's new dark comedy thriller starring Rachel McAdams
Directed by Sam Raimi, Send Help combines dark humor with a survival story set on a deserted island. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, the film hits theaters on February 11, 2026. [Read more]
Rental Family: Brendan Fraser in the new Searchlight Pictures film
Brendan Fraser returns to the big screen with Rental Family, a comedy-drama directed by Hikari, in theaters in France on February 4, 2026, distributed by Searchlight Pictures. [Read more]
Back to Silent Hill: the horror film inspired by the cult game
Return to Silent Hill, directed by Christophe Gans and adapted from the cult game Silent Hill 2, will be released in theaters in France on February 4, 2026. [Read more]
A Bullet in the Head: John Woo's classic film returns to cinemas in stunning 4K restoration
After A Toute Épreuve in August 2025 and The Killer in November 2025, it’s now Une Balle dans la Tête that’s making a triumphant return to cinemas in a stunning 4K restored version. Get ready to experience what is arguably the most personal and darkest film in John Woo’s filmography. The release date is set for February 4, 2026: check out the trailer for this new edition and the list of theaters where you can catch it! [Read more]
At work, Valérie Donzelli's personal drama
À pied d’œuvre is a film directed by Valérie Donzelli, starring Bastien Bouillon, inspired by Franck Courtès’ novel. The movie explores themes of creativity and economic hardship. It hits theaters on February 4, 2026. [Read more]
Never say goodbye: Finnish musical drama hits theaters
La lumière ne meurt jamais by Lauri-Matti Parppei, a musical drama showcased at Acid in Cannes 2025, hits theaters on February 4, 2026. [Read more]
N121 – Night Bus, a gripping urban thriller filled with tension
N121 – Bus de nuit is a French dramatic thriller directed by Morade Aïssaoui, set during a night that takes a dark turn aboard a Parisian bus. Scheduled for release in theaters on February 4, 2026. [Read more]
À demain sur la Lune (See you tomorrow on the moon): documentary on palliative care
À demain sur la Lune, a documentary by Thomas Balmès, opens in theaters on February 4, 2026. Immerse yourself in a palliative care unit alongside Peyo the horse. [Read more]
The Mastermind, Kelly Reichardt’s gripping thriller hits theaters
Kelly Reichardt's The Mastermind, a crime thriller starring Josh O’Connor and showcased in competition at Cannes 2025, hits theaters on February 4, 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]
Urchin, Harris Dickinson's debut film in theaters
Urchin is Harris Dickinson's debut feature film, starring Frank Dillane and Megan Northam. The movie was unveiled at Cannes 2025 and is set to hit theaters on February 11, 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]
Which film to see today? Our screening ideas
films to be seen today in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Comedies, thrillers, animated films, horror... Discover the latest cinema releases classified by genre to find the film that's right for you. [Read more]
Which film to see today? Our screening ideas
Cinema releases: films to see in cinemas sorted by genre
