Netflix has confirmed the global release date and official title for its upcoming historical thriller,
. Scheduled to debut on November 27, 2026, the film moves away from the whimsical, musical tradition of the 1996 Disney animated classic in favor of a gritty atmosphere rooted in 19th-century French history.
The production features Vincent Cassel in the lead role. While many adaptations of the story follow the gothic 1482 setting of Victor Hugo’s original novel, this version shifts the timeline significantly to 1830. The story takes place during the July Revolution, a period of civil unrest that saw the overthrow of King Charles X, coinciding with a deadly cholera epidemic that ravaged the city.
A Departure from Tradition
With a confirmed runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes, the film focuses on historical survival and political upheaval rather than the romanticized elements of earlier portrayals. The 1830 setting allows for a narrative that explores the physical and social decay of Paris during a time of plague and insurrection, a sharp contrast to the brighter tones found in previous family-oriented adaptations.
The cast supporting Cassel includes Karim Leklou, Daphné Patakia, and Benjamin Voisin. This ensemble is tasked with bringing a more grounded, visceral reality to the streets of Paris, which at the time were filled with barricades and a populace struggling against both the monarchy and the disease.
The move to Netflix as a global release on November 27, 2026, positions the film as a major international title for the platform, utilizing a well-known literary figure to anchor a specific exploration of French revolutionary history.
