"What comedy movies have been major theater releases since 2020?"
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Since 2020, the comedy genre has seen a steady stream of wide‑release theatrical hits such as Palm Springs, Free Guy, Barbie, and No Hard Feelings, alongside many other notable titles.
Quick Facts
- Over 30 comedy titles have enjoyed major theatrical distribution from 2020‑2024.
- Romantic‑comedy, action‑comedy, and satire dominate the list, reflecting audience appetite for genre blends.
- Sources consistently cite Palm Springs, Free Guy, Barbie, and No Hard Feelings as flagship releases.
AI Consensus
Models Agreed
- Palm Springs is consistently listed as a major 2020 theatrical comedy bolded.
- Free Guy appears across all models as a wide‑release action‑comedy bolded.
- Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar is recognized by every source as a 2021 wide‑release comedy bolded.
- No Hard Feelings is cited by multiple responses as a notable 2023 theatrical comedy bolded.
Points of Debate
- One model lists The House Next Door, Friendship… Thailand, Bingo Cards, and The Last Duel as comedies, but these titles lack verification in the provided sources, creating a disagreement.
- Some responses include older films like Game Night (2018) and The Nice Guys (2016) as “major releases” despite being pre‑2020 or re‑releases, which conflicts with the 2020‑present focus.
Major Theatrical Comedy Releases (2020‑2024)
2020
| Film | Sub‑genre | Why it qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs | Romantic comedy / sci‑fi | Opened in >2,500 U.S. screens 2 |
| The Lovebirds | Romantic comedy | Limited theatrical run before Netflix streaming 3 |
| Happiest Season | LGBTQ rom‑com | Wide U.S. theatrical release 3 |
| On the Rocks | Comedy‑drama | Distributed in major markets 3 |
| Yes, God, Yes | Coming‑of‑age comedy‑drama | Theatrical release noted in 2020 3 |
| Emma. | Period comedy‑drama | Received theatrical distribution 7 |
| Another Round | Comedy‑drama | International theatrical rollout 7 |
| Free Guy | Action‑comedy | Opened in >3,600 theaters worldwide 2 |
| Barbie (released 2023, listed in 2020 sources as upcoming) | Comedy‑fantasy | Worldwide theatrical rollout 2 |
2021
| Film | Sub‑genre | Why it qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar | Absurdist comedy | >2,500 U.S. screens 9 |
| Free Guy (continued 2021) | Action‑comedy | Box‑office success 2 |
| Don't Look Up | Satirical comedy‑drama | Limited theatrical run before streaming 2 |
| The Lost City | Adventure‑comedy | Wide theatrical release 5 |
| Licorice Pizza | Comedy‑drama | Festival‑to‑theater run in 2021‑2022 8 |
| Barbie (2023) – listed as upcoming in 2021 sources | Comedy‑fantasy | Major worldwide release 2 |
2022
| Film | Sub‑genre | Why it qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle of Sadness | Dark satire | Wide release in major markets 2 |
| No Hard Feelings | R‑rated comedy | Opened in >3,200 theaters 9 |
| Joy Ride | Comedy‑drama | Theatrical premiere 9 |
| Everything Everywhere All at Once | Action‑comedy | Wide theatrical distribution 5 |
| The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent | Action‑comedy | Notable box‑office presence 5 |
| Bodies Bodies Bodies | Horror‑comedy | Theatrical release noted 8 |
2023
| Film | Sub‑genre | Why it qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Barbie | Comedy‑fantasy | Global theatrical event 2 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Superhero comedy | Wide worldwide release 2 |
| No Hard Feelings (continued) | R‑rated comedy | Continued theatrical run 9 |
| Joy Ride (continued) | Comedy‑drama | Ongoing theatrical presence 9 |
| Theater Camp | Meta‑comedy | Limited but notable theatrical venues 7 |
| Bottoms | Coming‑of‑age comedy | Mentioned as theater‑ready 8 |
| Between the Temples (2024 slated) | Comedy | Listed as upcoming major release 7 |
2024 (announced)
| Film | Sub‑genre | Why it qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Between the Temples | Comedy | Scheduled for 2024 theatrical release 7 |
Quick Takeaways
- Wide‑release comedies consistently include a mix of romantic, satirical, and action‑driven titles.
- Palm Springs, Free Guy, Barbie, and No Hard Feelings are repeatedly highlighted across sources as flagship theatrical comedies.
- Some titles (e.g., The House Next Door, Friendship… Thailand, Bingo Cards, The Last Duel) appear in one response but lack verification in the provided sources and are therefore omitted from the definitive list.
How to Use This List
- Film buffs can track which comedies had the biggest box‑office impact.
- Researchers can compare genre trends (rise of satire, action‑comedy hybrids).
- Curators can build themed screenings focusing on the most widely‑distributed titles.
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