If you’re in the mood to laugh your eyes out? Want something quirky and animated, satirical and smart, or just plain wacky? Then Netflix in 2025 has got you. From old favorites you grew up with to new, genre-pushing smash hits, these five films are must-watches that are available right now on the streaming service. Popcorn at the ready — your next laugh-out-loud binge begins here.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
The clay couple is back; this time, they are facing their fiercest enemy — Feathers McGraw. Under the direction of Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, this quintessentially British stop-motion comedy won over both critics and audiences. It was met with overwhelming approval and became the BBC’s biggest scripted hit since 2021. Having scored a hundred percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this amusing caper is an old-time ride with new chuckles for the whole family.
Hit Man (2023)
When a timid professor begins posing as a hitman for the cops — and becomes one in reality? Hit Man is written by and stars Glen Powell and was directed by Richard Linklater. Based on an absurd true account, it mixes romantic comedy with crime thriller, and both work well, with a sweet touch and as sharp as knives.
Plankton: The Movie (2025)
The most unlikely SpongeBob SquarePants villain gets his chaotic spotlight in this musical spin-off. When Plankton’s AI wife, Karen, takes over his evil schemes, laugh-filled fun and catchy songs result. It was an instant streaming hit, raking 14.3 million views on its opening weekend. Underwater franchise fans will love this irresistible, laugh-filled ride.
They Cloned Tyrone (2023)
Equal measures sci-fi thriller and laugh-out-loud satire, They Cloned Tyrone features an unlikely group (John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and Jamie Foxx) that discovers a government cloning conspiracy in their community. With its pointed social commentary and retro look, the film scored a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and was cited for its uniqueness.
Back in Action (2025)
Cameron Diaz returns to the screen after a decade-long hiatus, teaming up with Jamie Foxx in this action-comedy romp directed by Seth Gordon. The plot? Two former spies are pulled back into the world of espionage just when they thought they were out. Back in Action made waves with 46.8 million views in just three days — one of Netflix’s biggest English-language premieres ever.
Final Thoughts
From wacky animation to biting satire, Netflix’s 2025 comedy slate is laugh-out-loud funny in any shape or form. If you crave retro favorites or are searching for something clever and counterintuitive, there’s a comedy gem in the wings that awaits discovery — and consumption.
Writer: Pranjal Bapna