15 Best Comedy Movies On Netflix 2026

Explore our hand-picked selection of 15 titles. Ratings, reviews, and streaming options included.

By WattaWatch Team• Published January 5, 2026• Updated April 19, 2026

Searching for the best comedy movies on netflix 2026 to stream? This curated guide to the best comedy movies on netflix 2026 pulls together crowd-pleasers and fresh arrivals so you can pick the perfect movie for any mood. Expect action-tinged laughs like Nobody 2 and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, alongside family-friendly picks such as Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Peter Rabbit. I highlight why each title made the list, note genre crossover (comedy, thriller, action, adventure, crime), and flag streaming availability and runtime so you can decide fast. Read on for a tight listicle with quick synopses, standout scenes, and which films are worth queuing first.

Table of Contents

  1. Arizona
  2. Anaconda
  3. Nobody 2
  4. To Die For
  5. Blue Moon
  6. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
  7. Peter Rabbit
  8. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
  9. BlackBerry
  10. KPop Demon Hunters
  11. Kindergarten Cop
  12. How to Train Your Dragon
  13. Caught Stealing
  14. I Give It a Year
  15. Honey Don't!

1. Arizona

Year: 2018 | Rating: 5.8/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, thriller

Set in the midst of the 2009 housing crisis, the life of Cassie Fowler, a single mother and struggling realtor, goes off the rails when she witnesses a murder.

Available on: Netflix, Hulu

Directed by: Jonathan Watson


2. Anaconda

Year: 2025 | Rating: 5.6/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, adventure, comedy

A group of friends are going through a mid-life crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Tom Gormican


3. Nobody 2

Year: 2025 | Rating: 6.3/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, comedy, crime, thriller

Former assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a nostalgic vacation to a small-town theme park, only to be pulled back into violence when they clash with a corrupt operator, a crooked sheriff, and a ruthless crime boss.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Timo Tjahjanto


4. To Die For

Year: 1995 | Rating: 6.8/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, crime, drama, thriller

Suzanne Stone wants to be a world-famous news anchor and she is willing to do anything to get what she wants. What she lacks in intelligence, she makes up for in cold determination and diabolical wiles. As she pursues her goal with relentless focus, she is forced to destroy anything and anyone that may stand in her way, regardless of the ultimate cost or means necessary.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Gus Van Sant


5. Blue Moon

Year: 2025 | Rating: 6.8/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: biography, comedy, drama, history, music, romance

On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical, “Oklahoma!”

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Richard Linklater


6. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.3/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, crime, drama, mystery, thriller

When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Rian Johnson


7. Peter Rabbit

Year: 2018 | Rating: 6.6/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: animation, adventure, comedy, drama, family, fantasy

Peter Rabbit's feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Will Gluck


8. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Year: 2017 | Rating: 6.9/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, adventure, comedy, fantasy

Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Jake Kasdan


9. BlackBerry

Year: 2023 | Rating: 7.3/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: biography, comedy, drama, history

Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.

Available on: Netflix, AMC+

Directed by: Matt Johnson


10. KPop Demon Hunters

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.4/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: animation, action, adventure, comedy, family, fantasy, music, musical

When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang


11. Kindergarten Cop

Year: 1990 | Rating: 6.3/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, comedy, crime

Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to get the goods on a brutal drug lord while at the same time protecting the man's young son. Pitted against a class of boisterous moppets whose antics try his patience and test his mettle, Kimble may have met his match … in more ways than one.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Ivan Reitman


12. How to Train Your Dragon

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.7/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, adventure, comedy, drama, family, fantasy

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Dean DeBlois


13. Caught Stealing

Year: 2025 | Rating: 6.8/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, crime, thriller

Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of late 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky


14. I Give It a Year

Year: 2013 | Rating: 5.7/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, romance

After a quick courtship, two lovers hastily decide to tie the knot. As their first year of marriage unfolds, temptation and incompatibility put their relationship in jeopardy.

Available on: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video

Directed by: Dan Mazer


15. Honey Don't!

Year: 2025 | Rating: 5.2/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, crime, mystery, thriller

Honey O'Donahue, a small-town private investigator, delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Ethan Coen


Wrapping Up

This roundup of the best comedy movies on netflix 2026 offers variety across comedy, thriller, action, adventure, and crime, with concise notes on quality, ratings, and what makes each pick worth watching. Whether you want high-octane laughs in Nobody 2, dark wit in To Die For, or heartwarming family fun like Peter Rabbit, the list gives reliable recommendations and quick streaming tips. The page is regularly updated with new titles and availability changes, so bookmark or share this guide and check back often for fresh picks. Ready for more options? Explore the full list below or check your local Netflix to confirm what’s currently streaming.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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