The Best New Comedy Movies Of The Last Few Years

An uproarious journey through time, space, and endless laughs, Everything Everywhere All at Once boasts of a stellar cast including Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis. This action-comedy gem, which features a well-dressed, multiverse-hopping housewife tackling space chaos, is a testament to imagination and good humor. Director duo Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan deliver a visually striking, crowd-pleasing masterpiece, which won seven Oscars at the 95th Academy Awards.

A clever, adrenaline-charged infusion of video games and comedy, Free Guy plunges Ryan Reynolds into a simulation where he discovers the power of laughter and self-determination. Bursting with outrageous antics and heartfelt moments, director Shawn Levy crafts a film that captures the spirit of hilarity and adventure. This wild romp through the digital world offers a delightful escape filled with laughs, love, and high-flying hijinks.

A refreshing comedic spin on the time loop trope, Palm Springs delivers chuckles and genuine heart with its blend of suitably surreal setups and unexpected emotional depth. The unassumingly hilarious Andy Samberg and beguiling Cristin Milioti expertly navigate the chaos of living through the same day, ad infinitum. Director Max Barbakow surprises and delights with a tale of unconventional love amidst a joyous backdrop of shared laughter.

Elevating action-comedy to greater heights, Jumanji: The Next Level brims with laughter and charm through its star-studded cast, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and the inimitable Kevin Hart. Director Jake Kasdan seamlessly merges humor and adventure, evolving the Jumanji mythology with hilarious avatars, perilous challenges, and compelling in-game camaraderie. This uproarious rollercoaster ride proves laughter and adventure make the perfect partners in crime.

A spectacularly meta-comedic foray into the mind of Nicolas Cage, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent boasts a riotous performance by Cage as an offbeat version of himself entangled in a web of intrigue and humor. This zany, self-aware comedy knits together wit, action, and fame, as Cage navigates an absurd landscape populated by brilliant guest stars Pedro Pascal and Tiffany Haddish. Director Tom Gormican showcases the undeniably magical fusion of characters, pacing, and uproarious laughter, proving that winking self-satire is a force to be reckoned with.

Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit adeptly dances through the wildly disparate emotions of humor, satire, and heartbreak, emerging as a powerful, award-winning comedy about an unlikely friendship between a young boy and his imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, played by Waititi himself. With Scarlett Johansson's tender portrayal of strong motherhood, the film showcases a masterclass in performance from its brilliant ensemble. Subversive, poignant, and devilishly funny, Jojo Rabbit defies expectations, leaving viewers in stitches while tugging at their heartstrings.