The top 5 cinema releases of November 4, 2026

Every Wednesday, find our selection of the five most anticipated cinema releases of the week. A selection of must-see films to discover now in theaters.

1. The Marie-Claire Affair

Genre: thriller, historical, legal

Director: Lauriane Escaffre, Yvo Muller

Cast: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Cécile de France, Grégory Gadebois

Synopsis: In November 1972, young Marie-Claire Chevalier, aged 16, is brought before the Bobigny court after undergoing a clandestine abortion following a rape. Her mother and the women who helped her are also prosecuted. Facing them, lawyer Gisèle Halimi decides not to merely defend them and transforms the case into a fight against a law she deems unjust. As the hearings progress, this trial transcends the judicial framework to become a symbol of the struggle for women’s rights. Driven by strong public mobilization, the case marks a major turning point in French history and paves the way for changes in abortion legislation.

2. A Good Boss

Genre: comedy

Director: Philippe de Chauveron

Cast: Didier Bourdon, Catherine Frot, Jean-François Cayrey

Synopsis: Just days before receiving a prestigious award for his company, Antoine Blanchet, heir to a family scale manufacturing business, sees his life turn into chaos. A former fired employee protests outside the factory, a foreman in personal crisis threatens production, and the arrival of a charming intern comes to stir up trouble among employees. Keen to preserve his company’s image, Antoine attempts to solve each problem his own way, between authority, blunders, and paternalism. But in trying to control everything, this well-meaning boss could well cause more disorder than solutions. A comedy that humorously questions what it really means to be a “good boss.”

3. Godzilla Minus Zero

Genre: science fiction

Director: Takashi Yamazaki

Cast: Ryûnosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yamada Yuki

Synopsis: In a Japan devastated by World War II, Kōichi Shikishima, a former kamikaze pilot haunted by his past, attempts to rebuild his life among the ruins. But a new threat emerges from the depths of the ocean: Godzilla, a gigantic monster spreading destruction in its path. Confronted with his trauma and sense of guilt, Kōichi sees in this fight an opportunity for redemption. As the country struggles to recover, civilians and former soldiers unite their forces against an seemingly invincible adversary. Between human drama and grand spectacle, the film revisits the Godzilla myth through the eyes of a wounded nation seeking to recover hope.

4. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Director: Francis Lawrence

Cast: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage

Synopsis: In the years following a devastating war, young Coriolanus Snow, heir to a once-influential family of the Capitol, seeks to reclaim his place in Panem’s society. Designated mentor for the 10th Hunger Games, he is entrusted with Lucy Gray Baird, a candidate from the poor District 12. Seduced by her charisma and determination, he decides to do everything to help her survive this deadly competition. As their destinies intertwine, Coriolanus faces choices that will test his values and ambition. This prequel to the saga unveils the youth of the one who will later become one of the most feared figures in Panem.

5. Silences

Genre: drama

Director: Patrick Attali, Thibaut Miche

Cast: Moussa Maaskri, Juliette Perez, Ninon Le Henry

Synopsis: Sarah, a quiet 15-year-old girl appreciated by her classmates, sees her life turn upside down when private photos taken with her best friend are circulated within her school. Quickly, she becomes the target of Charles, an influential student who drags part of the class into a spiral of harassment. As isolation, fear, and shame take hold, Sarah struggles to find support around her. Only Mr. Favin, her homeroom teacher, seems to perceive the seriousness of the situation and its accompanying dangers. Through this poignant drama, Silences addresses the consequences of school bullying and the importance of breaking the silence in the face of victims’ suffering.