After a lackluster year that saw the French box office drop by nearly 15% and become dominated by Hollywood blockbusters, 2026 is kicking off with a quartet of ambitious French films driving a 20% jump in theatrical admissions. The rebound is being fueled by an unusually diverse slate of local productions, from big-budget family adventures to thrillers and historical dramas — suggesting French audiences are responding to a broader range of films than in many international markets, where box office charts are often dominated by American action franchises, animated features and broad comedies. The year opened with three strong American...
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