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 is a perfect chance to reconnect with the simple yet profound joy of being a moviegoer—escaping the routine and letting yourself be moved by the magic of cinema. Fancy catching a film? Explore the highly anticipated movies hitting theaters this Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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Avatar: From Fire and Ashes, James Cameron continues the saga in 2025
The third installment of the Avatar saga, *Fire and Ashes*, hits theaters on December 17, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know — from the storyline and cast to the trailer and behind-the-scenes details. [Read more]



L’Âme Idéale: Alice Vial's fantasy romantic comedy starring Jonathan Cohen
Director Alice Vial presents L’Âme Idéale, a romantic fantasy comedy starring Jonathan Cohen and Magalie Lépine Blondeau, in theaters December 17, 2025. [Read more]



Heidi and the Mountain Lynx: the family animated film in theaters December 17, 2025.
Heidi and the Mountain Lynx, an animated film by Tobias Schwarz, will be released in theaters on December 17, 2025. A family adventure about friendship and nature. [Read more]



Rebuilding: Josh O'Connor in Max Walker-Silverman's new drama
Presented at Sundance, Rebuilding by Max Walker-Silverman, starring Josh O'Connor and Meghann Fahy, will be released in theaters in France on December 17, 2025, distributed by KMBO. [Read more]



The Monster Factory: family animated film in theaters in December 2025
The Monster Factory, an animated film by Steve Hudson and Toby Genkel, will be released in French theaters on December 17, 2025. A family adventure for ages 6 and up, adapted from the novel by Guy Bass. [Read more]



The Condition: a historical drama by Jérôme Bonnell starring Swann Arlaud
A Condition, a historical drama directed by Jérôme Bonnell featuring Swann Arlaud and Galatea Bellugi, hits theaters on December 10, 2025. The film is an adaptation of the novel *Amours*. [Read more]



À la poursuite du Père Noël: James Huth's family comedy for the holidays
In pursuit of Santa Claus, a family comedy by James Huth starring Patrick Timsit and Isabelle Nanty, hits theaters on December 10, 2025. [Read more]



Louise: drama starring Diane Rouxel and Cécile de France in theaters in December 2025
Louise, a drama by Nicolas Keitel starring Diane Rouxel and Cécile de France, will be released in theaters on December 10, 2025. A story of identity and family between past and present. [Read more]



The Chosen One: horror film by Osgood Perkins starring Tatiana Maslany
The Chosen One, a horror film by Osgood Perkins starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland, will be released in theaters on December 10, 2025. [Read more]



Mission Santa: family animated film in theaters in December
Mission Santa, an animated film directed by Ricard Cussó and Damjan Mitrevski, will be released in theaters on December 10, 2025. A family adventure for ages 3 and up. [Read more]



Chasse gardée 2: the family comedy returns to the cinema
Directed by Frédéric Forestier and Antonin Fourlon, Chasse gardée 2, starring Didier Bourdon, Camille Lou, and Maxime Gasteuil, will be released in theaters on December 10, 2025. [Read more]



The Shadow's Edge: action thriller starring Jackie Chan in theaters in December
The Shadow's Edge, an action thriller by Larry Yang starring Jackie Chan, hits theaters on December 3, 2025. Investigation, cybercrime, and strategic confrontation. [Read more]



Five Nights at Freddy's 2, the horror sequel hits theaters
Emma Tammi directs Five Nights at Freddy's 2 with Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, and Matthew Lillard. The sequel to the cult game hits theaters on December 3, 2025. [Read more]



Mektoub My Love: Canto Due, a romantic drama by Abdellatif Kechiche, now in theaters.
Abdellatif Kechiche's romantic drama Mektoub My Love: Canto Due will be released in French theaters on December 3, 2025, starring Shaïn Boumedine and Ophélie Bau. [Read more]



Zootopia 2: French voices revealed for the new Disney Christmas movie
Zootopia 2, a Disney animated film directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, will be released in theaters on November 26, 2025. Marie-Eugénie Maréchal and Alexis Victor lend their voices to Judy and Nick. [Read more]



Bardot: Brigitte Bardot documentary to be released in December
The documentary Bardot by Alain Berliner and Elora Thevenet traces the life of Brigitte Bardot between cinema and activism. Released in theaters in France on December 3, 2025. [Read more]



Wicked: Part II, fantasy musical film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Wicked: Part II, a fantasy musical film by Jon M. Chu starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, concludes the story of Elphaba and Glinda. In theaters November 19, 2025 in France. [Read more]



Panic at Christmas: a festive battle between mice and humans
A Norwegian family comedy combining animation and live action, Panique à Noël will be released in theaters on December 3, 2025, directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken. [Read more]



Vie Privée: Jodie Foster in French in Rebecca Zlotowski's new film
Private Life by Rebecca Zlotowski, starring Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, and Virginie Efira, will be released in French theaters on November 26, 2025, after its presentation at Cannes. [Read more]



For Eternity: romantic comedy starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller in theaters now.
Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller star in Eternity, a romantic comedy by David Freyne, in theaters in France on December 3, 2025. [Read more]



Gérald le Conquérant: Fabrice Éboué in Normandy in an offbeat comedy
Gérald le Conquérant, a comedy by Fabrice Éboué starring Logan Lefèbvre and Franck Dubosc, will be released in theaters on December 3, 2025. A regional satire filmed in Normandy. [Read more]



Les Enfants vont bien: the new drama by Nathan Ambrosioni starring Camille Cottin and Juliette
Les Enfants vont bien, a drama by Nathan Ambrosioni starring Camille Cottin, Juliette Armanet, and Monia Chokri, will be released in theaters on December 3, 2025. [Read more]



Teresa: Noomi Rapace plays Mother Teresa in Teona Strugar Mitevska's biopic.
Noomi Rapace plays Mother Teresa in Teresa, a biopic by Teona Strugar Mitevska presented at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and in theaters in France on December 3. [Read more]



Follemente: Italian romantic comedy by Paolo Genovese in theaters in November 2025
Follemente, a romantic comedy by Paolo Genovese starring Edoardo Leo and Pilar Fogliati, hits theaters on November 26, 2025. Encounters, emotions, and misunderstandings. [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]



Hell in Paradise: Leïla Sy's thriller, coming in November 2025
Leïla Sy's thriller Hell in Paradise will be released in theaters on November 26, 2025. Nora Arnezeder plays a woman trapped in a paradise turned hell. [Read more]



La Petite fanfare de Noël: a musical journey into the heart of winter
Directed by Meike Fehre and Sabine Dully, La Petite fanfare de Noël is an animated family film released on November 26, 2025, for children aged 3 and over. [Read more]



L'Intermédiaire: Riz Ahmed and Lily James in a breathless thriller
Directed by David Mackenzie, L'Intermédiaire (Relay) reunites Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington in a thriller in theaters November 26, 2025. [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]
Cinema releases: films to see in cinemas sorted by genre
Comedies, thrillers, animated films, horror... Discover the latest cinema releases classified by genre to find the film that's right for you. [Read more]