According to figures released by AlloCiné, for the week of October 14 to 20, 2026, Les Misérables secured the top spot with an impressive 480,822 admissions. This strong performance follows a robust marketing campaign and extensive media coverage, buoyed by the prestigious AlloCiné Club label.

While the opening is undeniably successful, it appears to have landed slightly below the loftiest expectations set for a film of this caliber. For comparison, Martin Bourboulon's Les Trois Mousquetaires, a more broadly appealing historical epic, captured a million admissions in its first week. However, this new Les Misérables far outpaced Eric Besnard's Jean Valjean, a previous adaptation focusing on the initial chapters of Victor Hugo's classic novel, which premiered last autumn.

The film has also garnered positive audience reception, boasting a strong 4 out of 5-star rating from viewers on AlloCiné, indicating solid word-of-mouth that could sustain its run. With the Toussaint holidays just beginning, the cinematic retelling is well-positioned to continue drawing audiences into theaters.

Beyond Les Misérables, the French box office saw several other notable movements. Family-friendly films are experiencing a resurgence, with Ducobu et le fantôme de Saint-Potache climbing to second place with 281,827 admissions, bringing its cumulative total to over 600,000. Heart of the Beast, starring Brad Pitt, held steady in its fourth week, adding 217,224 admissions to reach nearly 1.4 million overall. The comedy La Maison de nos rêves also crossed the half-million mark in cumulative admissions.

The top ten saw a significant influx of new releases, occupying ranks five through eight. These included Malfaisante (198,602 admissions), Mochy (184,542 admissions), Le Corset (170,137 admissions), and Street Fighter (151,184 admissions). Emmanuel Marre's Notre salut maintained a stable performance in its third week, nearing 600,000 total admissions, a milestone also surpassed by the drama Garance.

Additionally, Minotaure, France's official submission for the Oscars, placed 12th, selling over 95,000 tickets. All box office figures for the week were provided by CBO.