A new animated film, The Fallen Angel of Asphalt, is set to premiere in theaters on September 23, 2026, as part of the ongoing Detective Conan series created by Gōshō Aoyama. This marks the 29th feature-length film in the franchise, directed by Takahiro Hasui and written by Takahiro Okura. The film follows The Recovered Memory, which was released in French cinemas in November 2025. The manga series, which first debuted in 1994, has reached 108 volumes, with volume 107 published in September 2026 by Kana editions in France. Other notable cultural releases include Memory of a Girl, a film adaptation of Annie Ernaux’s text, set to premiere in theaters on September 30, 2026, directed by Judith Godrèche. Additionally, Kill Jackie, a miniseries based on a novel by Aidan Truhen (a pseudonym for Nick Harkaway), is scheduled for release on HBO Max on October 8, 2026, starring Catherine Zeta-Jones. These projects highlight a range of adaptations across film and television, reflecting diverse storytelling traditions. The animated film My Samurai Family, inspired by the novel Nihonjin by Oscar Nakasato, is set to debut in theaters on September 16, 2026. Meanwhile, Akira returns to French cinemas in a 4K version on September 9, 2026, for IMAX screenings. The Witches, a sequel based on a book by Alice Hoffman, is also set to return to theaters on September 9, 2026, with the original cast reprising their roles. These releases include both new works and re-releases of classic titles, appealing to a broad audience. In the realm of literature and film adaptations, Change the Water of the Flowers, based on a novel by Valérie Perrin, is expected to premiere in December 2026, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Stay with Me, an adaptation of a novel co-written by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan, is set for a February 3, 2027, release, with Shyamalan directing. Reason and Sensibility, a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, is scheduled for a September 23, 2026, release, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones. These projects showcase a mix of international and classic storytelling. Other projects include VisionQuest, a new Disney+ miniseries expanding the story of WandaVision, set to air in October 2026. A Tale of Two Cities, a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel, will feature François Civil and Kit Harington, with a release expected in September 2026. Verity, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s thriller, will debut in French theaters on September 30, 2026, starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson. These releases span streaming platforms and traditional cinema, reflecting evolving media consumption habits. In addition, Last Seen, based on Ryan David Jahn’s novel Emergency 911, is set to premiere on Apple TV on September 9, 2026, while Portée Disparue will also be available on the same platform. The animated film Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island is set for a theatrical release, adapting an arc of the manga. Other cultural events include a Bleach marathon in French theaters, scheduled for August 28 and 30, 2026, and the release of One Piece in Lego animated form on Netflix on September 29, 2026. The film Sham, directed by Takashi Miike, will debut in theaters on September 16, 2026, based on an investigation by Masumi Fukuda.