Whether you’re looking to escape the general stress of life or simply unwind with friends, it’s never a bad idea to sit back and enjoy a comedy. Luckily, this year’s lineup of chuckle-inducing new releases is shaping up to be a great one, both in theaters and on streaming.
Comedy lovers are spoiled for choice in 2026, from a Charli xcx mockumentary to the long-awaited Devil Wears Prada sequel to a screwball romp filled with RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni. Below, we’re rounding up the best comedy movies of 2026, including what’s been released and coming in the near future to keep the good times rolling. (If you’re looking for recommendations of films you can watch now, be sure to check out our list of the best comedies of 2025.)
The Best Comedy Movies of 2026 So Far
'The Moment'
Release date: January 30
Starring: Charli xcx, Kate Berlant, Alexander Skarsgård, Kylie Jenner, Rachel Sennott, and Rosanna Arquette
Why it’s worth seeing: Charli xcx is officially entering her Hollywood era in 2026, from acting in films like the Erupcja and Sacrifice to working on the soundtrack for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation. But first, she kicked off the year with her Brat tour mockumentary The Moment, featuring starry cameos from the likes of Alexander Skarsgård, Kylie Jenner, and Rachel Sennott. Charli is no stranger to capturing the self-referential, very online elements of her star persona—and this time, it’s in a feature-length format!
'Forbidden Fruits'
Release date: April 9
Starring: Lola Tung, Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Chamberlain, and Gabrielle Union
Why it’s worth seeing: We all deserve nice things in 2026, and a witchy horror-comedy produced by Jennifer’s Body screenwriter Diablo Cody certainly fits the bill. Based on the play Of the Women Came the Beginning of Sin, and Through Her We All Die, written by Lily Houghton, Forbidden Fruits stars a myriad of rising Gen Z and GenZ/millennial cusp favorites as a group of mall co-workers who run a witchcraft cult in their basement. When a new coworker threatens the order of their operation, what’s a witch to do?
The Best Coming Movies of 2026 Coming Soon
'The Devil Wears Prada 2'
Release date: May 1
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simone Ashley, Tracie Thoms, Kenneth Branagh, Justin Theroux, and Lucy Liu
Why it’s worth seeing: Over the past 20 years, The Devil Wears Prada has emerged as one of the aughts’s most iconic, highly quotable comedies (Where would we be without “florals for spring?”). Now, cutthroat fashion editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), scrappy journalist Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), and their glamorous pals are back. Will they solve the collapse of print media that has taken place since we last saw them? Probably not. But watching these iconic characters snipe at each other across glossy runways should be delightful, nonetheless.
'The Sheep Detectives'
Release date: May 8
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, and Brett Goldstein
Why it’s worth seeing: So, most of the A-list cast in this comedy-mystery voice a sheep; the movie’s title is quite literal. But, bear with us: This film looks three bags full of adorable and laughs. The fluffy barnyard flock bands together when their beloved shepherd (Hugh Jackman) winds up shockingly murdered in their small English town. If you love cozy mysteries, this one is especially for you.
'I Love Boosters'
Release date: May 22
Starring: Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, LaKeith Stanfield, Demi Moore, Will Poulter, and Eiza González
Why it’s worth seeing: The 2018 release of activist and musician Boots Riley’s debut film, Sorry To Bother You, announced the arrival of a major new directorial talent, fusing bombastic, larger-than-life absurdism with salient criticisms of social ills. After taking a sojourn to TV with 2023’s I’m A Virgo, Riley is back with his first movie in nearly a decade: I Love Boosters. In the sci-fi comedy, a ragtag group of shoplifters set their sights on a cutthroat fashion professional.
'Stop! That! Train!'
Release date: May 29
Starring: RuPaul, Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Monét X Change, Brock Hayhoe, and Latrice Royale
Why it’s worth seeing: In a just world, comedies starring RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni would be a yearly occurrence. We’re not there yet, but Stop! That! Train! is a welcome start! Helmed by Hairspray’s Adam Shankman, this screwball follows train stewardesses Tess (Ginger Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee) as they attempt to save passengers on the posh, high-speed Glamazonian Express from a deadly “Stormaganza.”
'Power Ballad'
Release date: June 5
Starring: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Havana Rose Liu, Sophie Vavasseur, Rory Keenan, and Jack Reynor
Why it's worth seeing: Paul Rudd’s generational charisma and Nick Jonas’s non-Jonas Brothers return to acting? Say less. Rudd plays down-on-his-luck wedding singer Rick, who’s shocked to find that after spending a jam-filled night with rock star Danny (Jonas), the musician has stolen his original song. When Rick sets out to demand credit for Danny’s now-hit song, he finds himself catapulted into the spotlight he’s craved for decades…just not in the way he expected.
'Scary Movie 6'
Release date: June 12
Starring: Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, Anna Faris, Shawn Wayans, Jon Abrahams, Lochlyn Munro, and Dave Sheridan
Why it’s worth seeing: There have been plenty of pop culture parodies over the years, but few have endured in our cultural consciousness like Shawn and Marlon Wayans’s Scary Movie franchise has. When the movies first premiered in the early aughts, they hilariously skewered the likes of Scream and The Ring. Now, between the rise of “elevated horror” and legacy sequels, there’s endless modern genre fare for them to satirize.
'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass'
Release date: July 10
Starring: Jon Hamm, John Slattery, Zoey Deutch, Ken Marino, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Ben Wang, Joe Lo Truglio, and Sabrina Impacciatore
Why it's worth seeing: Mad Men fans, this is your chance to catch Jon Hamm and John Slattery’s big-screen reunion. But even if you haven’t seen the beloved AMC series, you can probably relate to the concept of a “celebrity pass” — a.k.a. a major celebrity crush that you and your partner jokingly agree you could pursue if given the chance. In Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, small-town girl Gail’s (Zoey Deutch) impending wedding is upended when her fiancé cashes in on his celebrity pass. Determined to get even, she flies to L.A. to pursue her own celebrity crush: Hamm. Predictably, chaos ensues.
'I Want Your Sex'
Release date: July 31
Starring: Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs, Charli xcx, Johnny Knoxville, Margaret Cho, and Roxane Mesquida
Why it’s worth seeing: We should be so lucky we're living in a world where there's a new Gregg Araki film coming out. For the first time since 2014's White Bird in a Blizzard, the acclaimed indie auteur and pioneer of new queer cinema helms a feature with I Want Your Sex. The erotic comedy-thriller stars Licorice Pizza breakout Cooper Hoffman as a young man who lands a job working for a star artist played by Olivia Wilde. She makes him her "sexual muse"—and you can bet that's only the start of this movie's tasteful provocation.
'The Wrong Girls'
Release date: August 14
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Seth Rogen, Alia Shawkat, LaKeith Stanfield, Zack Fox, Tony Hale, and Kumail Nanjiani
Why it’s worth seeing: Fresh off her directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, Kristen Stewart is letting loose in her wife Dylan Meyer’s upcoming film, The Wrong Girls. Back in 2023, Stewart described it as a “stoner girl comedy” that’s “really fucking stupid.” Throw in supporting cast members like Seth Rogen and Alia Shawkat, and really, what more could you ask for in a movie?
'Coyote vs. Acme'
Release date: August 28
Starring: Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, P.J. Byrne, Tone Bell, Martha Kelly, and Luis Guzmán
Why it’s worth seeing: Quite frankly, the fact that Coyote vs. Acme is finally seeing the light of day is reason enough to check it out. Back in 2023, the already-completed Looney Tunes film was infamously shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery suits in hopes of writing off its budget on their taxes. Thankfully, it was saved by Ketchup Entertainment and slated for a release in a theater near you this summer. As for the actual plot, expect to see cartoon favorite Wile E. Coyote sue the Acme Corporation for all the faulty tools it’s sold him over the years in his quest to capture the iconic Road Runner. The ultimate selling point? Samy Burch, who wrote the excellent film May December, is behind the screenplay.
'Focker In-Law'
Release date: November 25
Starring: Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Skyler Gisondo, and Ariana Grande
Why it’s worth seeing: Those pesky Fockers are back for another round of in-law misadventures in Focker In-Law. This time around, Greg (Ben Stiller) and Pam Focker (Teri Polo) are proud parents of son Henry (Skyler Gisondo), but none too sold on his new fiancée Olivia (Ariana Grande). Fresh off her breakout Wicked acting stardom, here’s hoping that Grande gets plenty of opportunities to flex her Glinda comedic chops in this reboot.
'Club Kid'
Release date: TBA
Starring: Jordan Firstman, Cara Delevingne, Diego Calva, Reggie Absolom, Eldar Isgandarov, and Miss Benny
Why it’s worth seeing: Jordan Firstman is a scene-stealer in Rachel Sennott's HBO comedy I Love L.A., but long before that, he cut his teeth as a comedy writer and built a following for his digital sketches. He's written several short films and starred in 2023's Rotting in the Sun, but now he's helming his own directorial feature. This one's for the nightlife rats: It follows an N.Y.C. club promoter whose life is turned upside down when he meets the young son (Reggie Absolom) he never knew he had.
'The Entertainment System Is Down'
Release date: TBA
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst, Daniel Brühl, Samantha Morton, Nicholas Braun, Tobias Menzies, Vincent Lindon, and Connor Swindells
Why it’s worth seeing: Swedish director Ruben Östlund is a master of probing social discomfort. For proof, look no further than his Oscar-nominated 2022 film Triangle of Sadness, which brought his anxiously anthropological style international acclaim. His latest black comedy, The Entertainment System Is Down, is predicated on a truly modern horror: the entertainment system within a long-haul flight from England to Australia breaks down. Hopefully, this star-studded cast of unfortunate passengers experience less…unfortunate digestive issues than the Triangle of Sadness characters did.