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Best Comedy Movies on Paramount Plus to Watch This Weekend
Key Takeaways:
Paramount Plus offers a rich mix of comedies, including cult favorites like Zoolander and fresh hits like Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
These movies deliver more than laughs with heartfelt moments, sharp writing, and memorable performances that leave a lasting impression.
Perfect for a weekend binge, this curated list covers feel-good stories, absurd adventures, and sharp-witted classics for every kind of comedy fan.
Laughter doesn’t ask for much. Just a good setup, the right timing, and a story that knows how to let loose. That’s exactly what this lineup delivers. Paramount Plus has stacked its shelves with comedies that don’t just aim for cheap giggles.
These are the kind of films that stick. The kind that cracks a smile even hours after the credits roll. This weekend’s watchlist includes cult classics to modern charmers. Let’s take a look at this collection packed with comedic gems.
Instant Family (2018)
Foster care isn’t the usual premise for comedy, but that’s where Instant Family surprises. It throws open the doors to a household that’s barely holding together. Three kids dropped into the lives of a couple still figuring things out.
Chaos follows, but so do sharp jokes, quiet heartbreaks, and moments that feel heartbreakingly real. This isn’t just a comedy. It has everything that counts.
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Zoolander (2001)
This one doesn’t try to be subtle. It leans into the absurd with both arms. Derek Zoolander is a male model with a single look, “Blue Steel,” and not a single clue. Somehow, that turns into an international assassination plot. Somehow, it works. This is nonsense done right, with Ferrell, Stiller, and Wilson turning absurdity into an art form. No thinking required, just laughs.
The Lost City (2022)
She writes about danger. He poses on the covers. Then real trouble hits. The Lost City throws them into the wild with a lunatic billionaire, a hidden treasure, and no clue what they’re doing. Chemistry holds this gem together.
Sandra Bullock’s wit and Channing Tatum’s clueless charm turn chaos into comedy. It’s wild, loud, and hard not to enjoy.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Anchorman became a legend for a reason. Will Ferrell’s Burgundy is both insane and eerily relatable. Set in the over-the-top world of 70s news, the film unleashes nonstop chaos, absurd quotes, and perfect deadpan delivery. Rudd, Carell, and Applegate match Ferrell’s energy every step of the way.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
Forget everything that came before. This is the D&D movie that finally gets it. Not just the lore, but the spirit. Chris Pine leads a group of lovable failures on a heist that turns into an adventure that turns into something oddly wholesome.
Jokes land without killing the momentum. Set pieces dazzle without taking over. Through it all, the humor keeps things grounded. A real surprise in the best way.
Clueless (1995)
Clueless wasn’t supposed to be a masterpiece. With every bold outfit, awkward romance, and hallway showdown, it somehow became one. Alicia Silverstone’s Cher is equal parts charm, wit, and unexpected depth.
The script blends comedy with commentary, and the jokes still land every time. Nothing about it feels outdated. It just feels right.
School of Rock (2003)
No one else could’ve pulled this off. A failed musician fakes his way into a teaching job, turns a classroom of overachievers into a rock band, and finds something real in the mess. School of Rock works because it never fakes its passion. The music’s great. The jokes are better and Jack Black is unstoppable.
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Mean Girls (2004)
Nothing in teen comedy hits quite like Mean Girls. From lunchroom politics to the chaos of locker-lined halls, it captures high school drama with wit that still stings. Tina Fey’s writing is razor-sharp, and the cast lands every glance, smirk, and savage line. It's not just a classic. It's a rite of passage.
Three Months (2022)
Set in the quiet, anxious space between a medical test and its results, Three Months follows a teen balancing fear with self-discovery. It’s funny in small ways. The glances, the awkward silences, the offhand comments that carry weight. Troye Sivan brings charm and depth to a story that never panders and never drags. A sleeper hit with staying power.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
The turtles are back, and this time, they actually feel like teens. Fast, fun, and just edgy enough, this reboot hits the sweet spot between fresh and familiar. It’s a new take that brings something real to the table. A rare reboot that actually improves on what came before.
Final Thoughts
These aren’t just comedies. These are the kind of films that get quoted at dinner tables, rewatched on lazy Sundays, and passed on like old jokes. Paramount Plus didn’t just stack the catalog. It built a weekend escape. Every film on this list offers more than just a laugh. There’s warmth and a bounty of wit. There’s something real behind the punchlines.
