Les Misérables leads box office
From October 14 to 21, 2026, the French box office was dominated by Les Misérables, which attracted 73,001 admissions. This new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, directed by Fred Cavayé, came out two years after the successful release of The Count of Monte Cristo.The Count of Monte Cristo had strong start
The Count of Monte Cristo had a stronger initial showing, with 125,010 spectators in theaters on its first day. This contrast highlights the different reception of the two films, both of which are based on classic literature.Le Corset receives critical acclaim
Le Corset, directed by Louis Clichy, ranked second with 52,820 admissions. The animated film received a special jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival and won three awards at the Annecy Film Festival, including a public choice award.Malfaisante features Jessica Chastain
Malfaisante came in third with 37,111 admissions. The horror film features Jessica Chastain in a new role, continuing her career in the genre after her performances in Mama and It: Chapter 2.Street Fighter sees new adaptation
Street Fighter ranked fourth with 25,267 admissions. This new adaptation follows the 1994 film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, which has accumulated more than a million admissions in total.Minotaure returns to cinema
Minotaure, the winner of the Grand Prix at the last Cannes Film Festival, took sixth place with 22,841 admissions. Directed by Andreï Zviaguintsev, this film marks his return to feature filmmaking nine years after Faute d’amour.
