Best New Comedies of 2026, Ranked by Tomatometer

Critics Consensus: Perversely funny while giving its quartet of fine actors some of their best material yet, The Invite is a sophisticated farce that reaffirms Olivia Wilde as one of the most exciting filmmakers working today.

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, Patrick Chu, Shayne Fiske, Chelsea Barnard

Critics Consensus: Drolly funny and sweet as a lamb, The Sheep Detectives is a delightful family entertainment that bundles disarmingly profound themes in a cozy package.

Synopsis: In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Galitzine

Directed By: Kyle Balda, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Christopher Miller

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

Starring: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Meryl Streep

Directed By: Daniel Chong

Critics Consensus: Proving that old toys can learn new tricks while reckoning with an era of endless screen time, Toy Story 5 largely sidesteps franchise fatigue by reaffirming that children everywhere still got a friend in these lovable characters.

Synopsis: The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Tony Hale

Directed By: Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter, Jonas Rivera

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: The Minions bring their penchant for mayhem to Hollywood history in this affectionate and charming sendup of moviemaking magic, turning out the franchise’s most roundly enjoyable entry yet.

Synopsis: This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg

Directed By: Pierre Coffin, Brian Lynch

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: 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

Starring: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Steph Curry, Aaron Pierre

Directed By: Tyree Dillihay, Rick Mischel, Fonda Snyder

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, Anna Marsh, Ron Halpern, Shana Eddy-Grouf

Critics Consensus: A daffy odyssey through Los Angeles that’s given a lift by Zoey Deutch’s peppy charisma, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass gives permission to laugh without feeling guilty afterwards.

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: 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, Gaten Matarazzo

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, Michael Bederman, Aline Brosh McKenna, Karen Rosenfelt

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, Richard Middleton, Vanessa Humphrey

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, Ronnie Exley, Oli Strong, Jeremy Ross

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, Danielle Lauder, Mike Scollins, Seth Meyers

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

Critics Consensus: A propulsive farce that stays on the tracks thanks to Ginger Minj and Jujubee’s heartfelt rapport, Stop! That! Train! chugs along splendidly with its daffy humor and sweet celebration of drag culture.

Synopsis: STOP! THAT! TRAIN! follows best friends Tess (Ginger Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee), train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the… View Full Synopsis

Starring: RuPaul, Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes

Directed By: Adam Shankman, John Sloss, Ross Fremer, Chris Quintos Cathcart

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, Harry Ahluwalia, Jeffrey Azize

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

Starring: Nick Offerman, Jordin Sparks, Amy Sedaris, Miranda Otto

Directed By: Ricard Cussó, Rio Harrington

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

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, Kalani Dreimanis, Lisa Gutberlet, James Huntsman

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, Jerrod Carmichael

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: 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.

Starring: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black

Directed By: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic

Critics Consensus: Taking a stab at modern horror movies and missing more than it cuts, Scary Movie‘s self-referential callbacks and tired gags make for a stunted return to what was already a hit-or-miss franchise.

Synopsis: Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, Shorty, Ray, Cindy and Brenda find themselves targeted by another mad slasher.

Starring: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall

Directed By: Mike Tiddes, Jonathan Glickman, Thom Zadra, Alexandra Loewy

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, JoAnn Perritano, Tyler Zacharia, Michael Musgrave