Best New Comedies of 2026, Ranked by Tomatometer

Critics Consensus: An eager beaver for endearment that has the charm to back it up, Hoppers is a sprightly riot that might just be the funniest entry in the Pixar canon yet.

Synopsis: What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to… View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Daniel Chong

Critics Consensus: A raucous capitalist critique, I Love Boosters careens through the carefully-controlled chaos of writer-director Boots Riley’s imagination to deliver a comedy that’s as funny as it is thought-provoking.

Synopsis: Professional shoplifters embark on a wild adventure as they target a cutthroat fashion mogul.

Starring: Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu

Directed By: Boots Riley

Critics Consensus: Sporting a terrific voice cast, nifty animation, and a solid moral for youngsters, GOAT plays a familiar game with enough style and finesse to come close to the greats.

Synopsis: From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will,… View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Tyree Dillihay

Critics Consensus: A smart but familiar B-movie throwback, Cold Storage delivers campy performances, gooey splatter, and wry sci-fi wit with infectious enthusiasm.

Synopsis: Teacake (Joe Keery) and Naomi (Georgina Campbell), two young employees of a self-storage company built on the site of an old US military base, have… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, Liam Neeson, Lesley Manville

Directed By: Jonny Campbell

Critics Consensus: Frenetic and frequently hilarious, Pizza Movie overloads itself with psychedelic toppings while remaining a tasty slice of gonzo comedy.

Synopsis: High college students face an unexpected journey when they must navigate two flights of stairs to retrieve their pizza delivery, turning a simple task into… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Gaten Matarazzo, Lulu Wilson, Sean Giambrone, Sarah Sherman

Directed By: Nick Kocher, Brian McElhaney

Critics Consensus: Meryl Streep still wears Miranda Priestly like a finely-tailored suit in this sinfully enjoyable sequel, which is dressed to the nines in off-the-rack wish fulfillment and some trenchant observations about the state of modern media.

Synopsis: Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel–Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci

Directed By: David Frankel

Critics Consensus: A daffy crime comedy that uses its sci-fi elements in the service of character, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is slick and amusing proof that there’s enough room for two Vince Vaughns.

Synopsis: The film is a hilarious, stylized, R-rated action-comedy about two gangsters and the woman they love trying to survive the most dangerous night of their… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Eiza González, Vince Vaughn, Keith David, Stephen Root

Directed By: BenDavid Grabinski

Critics Consensus: The Wrecking Crew is as brawny and disarmingly charming as its two leading men, smashing through a thin story with colorful pyrotechnics and a satisfying amount of attitude.

Synopsis: In this action comedy, two estranged half-brothers, Jonny (Jason Momoa) and James (Dave Bautista) are forced to reunite after their father’s mysterious death. As they… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison

Directed By: Angel Manuel Soto

Synopsis: Jimmy didn’t try to kill himself. Or at least, he’s pretty sure he didn’t. With the help of a reluctant 911 operator, he sets out… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Charlie Day, Allison Williams, Giancarlo Esposito, Aya Cash

Directed By: Peter Warren

Synopsis: It sucks to be Brian. He’s smart, funny, and capable, but his mental health issues make it hard for anyone to see it — especially… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Wang, William H. Macy, Edi Patterson, Randall Park

Directed By: Will Ropp

Synopsis: On a remote Scottish isle, siblings Isla and Sandy spend their days hunting seabirds and retelling the stories of their ancestors. They follow the strict… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, Emun Elliott

Directed By: Louis Paxton

Synopsis: Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places…. View Full Synopsis

Starring: Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton

Directed By: Olivia Wilde

Critics Consensus: One of indie stalwart Gregg Araki’s most accessible works yet, this bawdy dramedy leverages well-judged performances by Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman to deliver incisive commentary on carnality and connection.

Synopsis: When fresh-faced Elliot (Cooper Hoffman) lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Olivia Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders

Directed By: Gregg Araki

Critics Consensus: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas prove to be harmonious screen partners in Power Ballad, a mellow dramedy that acknowledges the allure and pitfalls of stardom with equal measures of grace.

Synopsis: When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Jack Reynor, Havana Rose Liu

Directed By: John Carney

Critics Consensus: Leveraging Kevin James’ genial star power and gorgeous scenery from Rome for a disarmingly sweet take on recovering from heartbreak, Solo Mio is a breezily enjoyable getaway.

Synopsis: A wedding disaster leaves the groom stranded in Rome, heartbroken in the world’s happiest city. But with one determined local—and a few meddling vacation couples—in… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kevin James, Alyson Hannigan, Nicole Grimaudo, Kim Coates

Directed By: Charles Kinnane, Daniel Kinnane

Synopsis: Small town hairdresser Gail Daughtry is engaged to her devoted high school sweetheart, Tom. Her life takes a turn when a trip to a book… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jon Hamm, Zoey Deutch, John Slattery, Ken Marino

Directed By: David Wain

Critics Consensus: Satirizing Brat Summer and the pitfalls of pop stardom, The Moment is a mockumentary that could’ve used sharper barbs, but Charli XCX acquits herself well as a presence that can bind even an unwieldy movie together.

Synopsis: A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut.

Starring: Charli XCX, Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, Rachel Sennott

Directed By: Aidan Zamiri

Critics Consensus: Appealing and colorful without being particularly distinctive, this animated adventure is a small fish in the big pond of family entertainment but can be relied upon to turn a frown upside down.

Synopsis: The Pout-Pout Fish is the hilarious and heartwarming story of an unlikely duo: Mr. Fish (Offerman) a pouty introvert and Pip (Oyama) an energetic sea… View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Ricard Cussó, Rio Harrington

Synopsis: 1974 New Zealand: young Brian’s heart is broken, but he finds a quirky crew of nuns in a rundown convent facing shutdown. Together, they hit… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weaver, Elijah Tamati

Directed By: Nathalie Boltt

Synopsis: Two brothers embark on a cross country road trip that quickly devolves when they become involved in a global conspiracy.

Starring: Simon Rex, Dustin Milligan, Brenda Song, Tony Cavalero

Directed By: Michael Kvamme

Critics Consensus: The Napa Boys occasionally hints at sharp intelligence but ultimately collapses into an endless string of inside jokes and unfocused gags that rarely cohere.

Synopsis: In this fourth chapter of the hit comedy franchise THE NAPA BOYS, Jack Jr. (Nick Corirossi), his reluctant co-captain Miles Jr. (Armen Weitzman), and the… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Armen Weitzman, Nick Corirossi, Sarah Ramos, Mike Mitchell

Directed By: Nick Corirossi

Critics Consensus: Packed with colorful world-building that’s as frenetic as it is weightless, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘s visuals are often out of this world but the threadbare story ultimately loses its Milky Way.

Synopsis: Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach embark on an adventure across the galaxy.

Directed By: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic

Synopsis: To teach his sheltered grandson about the real world, Madea’s foul-mouthed brother Joe takes the college-bound teen on a raucous cross-country road trip.

Starring: Tyler Perry, Jermaine Harris, Amber Reign Smith, Bethany Anne Lind

Directed By: Tyler Perry

Critics Consensus: As unlikely to ruffle any feathers as it is to drum up many laughs, The Breadwinner‘s half-baked jokes turn Nate Bargatze’s avatar of the befuddled patriarch into one stale oaf.

Synopsis: Starring record-shattering comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature film, The Breadwinner stars Bargatze as salesman Nate Wilcox and Mandy Moore as his wife, Katie…. View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Stella Grace Fitzgerald, Birdie Borria

Directed By: Eric Appel