Top 10 New Comedy Movies of 2026

From Boots Riley to Olivia Wilde, from Pixar to Minions: 2026 comedy cinema is a year where both auteur cinema and big studio animations are strong at the same time. The 10 best new comedies of the year, according to Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer rankings:

1. The Invite (2026) — %97

In the film directed by Olivia Wilde, Joe and Angela, whose marriage is falling apart, invite their mysterious upstairs neighbors to dinner. With a cast including Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton, it's the year's most sophisticated farce.

2. The Sheep Detectives (2026) — %95

Hugh Jackman plays a shepherd who reads detective novels to his sheep every night. The film, also starring Emma Thompson and Nicholas Braun, wraps surprising depth of themes into a warm family entertainment package.

3. Hoppers (2026) — %94

Pixar's new film is based on a sci-fi idea that makes it possible to talk to animals. According to critics, it's the studio's funniest work to date.

4. Toy Story 5 (2026) — %92

This time, toys are competing with screens. The return of Woody and Buzz reminds us that children still need these characters despite franchise fatigue.

5. I Love Boosters (2026) — %92

Boots Riley's new film, starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, and Taylour Paige, once again combines the director's sharp social satire with chaotic humor.

6. I Want Your Sex (2026) — %90

One of Gregg Araki's most accessible works. Elliot, played by Cooper Hoffman, finds his fantasies becoming reality when he gets a job working for provocative artist Erika Tracy (Olivia Wilde).

7. Minions & Monsters (2026) — %89

Minions conquer Hollywood history this time: they become stars, lose everything, and unleash monsters upon the world. The most enjoyable installment of the series.

8. Power Ballad (2026) — %88

In John Carney's film, wedding singer Rick (Paul Rudd), longing for his old days, meets fading boyband star Danny (Nick Jonas). It tells the allure and cost of fame with quiet grace.

9. GOAT (2026) — %82

An action-comedy set in Sony Pictures Animation's all-animal world. The voice cast, including Steph Curry and Gabrielle Union, gets the job done.

10. Cold Storage (2026) — %81

The film starring Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell is a B-movie homage set in a storage facility built on an old military base. It's a sticky and witty sci-fi with a Liam Neeson-esque cast.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes — "Best New Comedies of 2026".