Canal+ Cinéma(s)
| Company type | Subscription television channel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Predecessor | Canal+ Jaune, Canal+ Cinéma |
| Founded | April 27, 1996 |
| Headquarters | France |
Area served | France, Africa (Canal+ Afrique) |
| Owner | Les Chaînes Canal+ |
| Website | www |
Canal+ Cinéma(s)—previously known as Canal+ Jaune and later Canal+ Cinéma—is a French subscription-based television channel dedicated to film content. It belongs to the Les Chaînes Canal+ group and is included in the Ciné-Séries bundle offered by Canal+, featuring uninterrupted programming without commercial breaks.
A distinct African edition is accessible on channel 4 of Canal+ Afrique.
History
Initially launched on 27 April 1996 under the name "Canal+ Jaune" via CanalSatellite and cable networks, the channel originally transmitted a selection of films from Canal+.
On 28 June 2002, Canal+ Jaune sought authorization from the CSA to obtain a frequency slot on TNT.
The channel was rebranded as Canal+ Cinéma on 1 November 2003 during the rollout of the Canal+ "Bouquet" package. It secured CSA approval and commenced broadcasting on the R3 DTT multiplex starting 21 November 2005.
From 12 October 2010 onward, Canal+ Cinéma made available a high-definition (HD) broadcast option.
On 8 February 2022, Canal+ expanded its movie offerings by launching Canal+ Grand Écran, a second channel dedicated to celebrating cinematic icons including notable films, actors, and directors.
With a brand refresh on 1 September 2023, Canal+ unveiled Canal+ Box Office, a channel spotlighting recent blockbuster releases. At the same time, Canal+ Cinéma was renamed Canal+ Cinéma(s), highlighting acclaimed films directed by renowned French and international auteurs, including recipients of Cannes and Oscar awards.
On 5 December 2024, Canal+ declared plans to discontinue all its pay-TV channels on DTT by June 2025. This cessation affects Canal+ Cinéma(s), Canal+, Canal+ Sport, and Planète+. The move follows ARCOM’s scheduled revocation of the C8 license on 28 February 2025.