20 Best Comedy Movies on Peacock 2026
Find funny Peacock picks from Shrek to Talladega Nights, plus new releases and classics across comedy, fantasy, and family viewing today.
If you’re hunting for a movie night lineup that mixes big laughs with easy rewatch value, this Peacock guide has you covered. We’ve pulled together crowd-pleasers like 10 Things I Hate About You, Shrek, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Shaun of the Dead, and The Goonies, plus newer picks such as Borderlands and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. You’ll also find a blend of action and adventure, animation, fantasy, and kids-and-family favorites, so it’s simple to match the mood. Whether you want smart teen banter, absurd comedy, or a nostalgic adventure with a funny streak, these titles make it easy to build a great streaming queue.
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
comedy · sport
The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby, is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big, hairy American winning machine, Ricky has everything a dimwitted daredevil could want, a luxurious mansion, a smokin' hot wife, and all the fast food he can eat. But Ricky's turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump when he's bested by flamboyant Euro-idiot Jean Girard and reduced to a fear-ridden wreck.
Directed by Adam McKayCast Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, Michael Clarke DuncanPeacock Premium -
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
action & adventure · animation · comedy · fantasy · kids & family · science-fiction
Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.
Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, Fabien PolackCast Brie Larson, Virginia Dare Jelenic, Benny Safdie, Kevin Michael Richardson, Chris PrattPeacock Premium -
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10 Things I Hate About You
comedy · drama · romance
On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy with a nasty reputation of his own.
Directed by Gil JungerCast Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, David KrumholtzDisney PlusPeacock Premium -
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The Goonies
action & adventure · comedy · kids & family
Young teen Mikey Walsh and his friends set off on a quest to find Pirate One-Eyed Willie's treasure in hopes of saving their homes from demolition. However, on their quest to find the treasure, they run into a family of recently escaped criminals, determined to capture the kids and reach the treasure first.
Directed by Richard DonnerCast Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri GreenPeacock Premium -
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Shrek
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · romance
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
Directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky JensonCast Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent CasselPeacock Premium -
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The Holdovers
comedy · drama
In 1970, a curmudgeonly history teacher at a New England boarding school remains on campus during Christmas break to supervise held over students, and ends up forming an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker.
Directed by Alexander PayneCast Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston, Brady HepnerPeacock Premium -
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople
adventure · comedy · drama
Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive.
Directed by Taika WaititiCast Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House, Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail
adventure · comedy · fantasy
King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot and Sir Galahad the Pure. On the way, Arthur battles the Black Knight who, despite having had all his limbs chopped off, insists he can still fight. They reach Camelot, but Arthur decides not to enter, as "it is a silly place".
Directed by Terry Gilliam, Terry JonesCast Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry JonesAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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Hot Fuzz
action · comedy · mystery · thriller
Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
Directed by Edgar WrightCast Simon Pegg, Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy, Robert Popper, Joe CornishPeacock Premium -
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Tremors
comedy · horror
Val McKee and Earl Bassett are in a fight for their lives when they discover that their desolate town has been infested with gigantic, man-eating creatures that live below the ground.
Directed by Ron UnderwoodCast Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, Reba McEntirePeacock Premium -
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Borderlands
action & adventure · comedy · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
Returning to her home planet, an infamous bounty hunter forms an unexpected alliance with a team of unlikely heroes. Together, they battle monsters and dangerous bandits to protect a young girl who holds the key to unimaginable power.
Directed by Eli RothCast Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Edgar Ramírez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana GreenblattPeacock Premium -
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, Fabien PolackCast Kevin Michael Richardson, Jack Black, Khary Payton, Chris Pratt, Charlie DayPeacock Premium -
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You, Me & Tuscany
comedy · romance
When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's fiancée, she discovers an unexpected romance that could transform her life.
Directed by Kat CoiroCast Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Lorenzo de Moor, Marco Calvani, Isabella FerrariPeacock Premium -
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Mean Girls
comedy
Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.
Directed by Mark WatersCast Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Amy PoehlerPeacock PremiumParamount Plus -
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Shaun of the Dead
comedy · horror · made in europe
Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threatened when the dead return to life and make strenuous attempts to snack on ordinary Londoners.
Directed by Edgar WrightCast Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost, Lucy Davis, Dylan MoranPeacock Premium -
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Before We Go
comedy · drama · romance
A woman who is robbed on her way to catch the 1:30 train to Boston is left stranded in New York City. She meets a man who helps her during the course of the night and the two form a romance.
Directed by Chris EvansCast Chris Evans, Alice Eve, Emma Fitzpatrick, John Cullum, Mark KassenAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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The Ex
comedy · romance
When his lawyer wife, Sofia, becomes pregnant, chronic underachiever Tom Reilly must take a job at his father-in-law's advertising firm. Tom has to adjust to the demands of a very high-powered job, and he finds himself in an increasingly hostile office rivalry with Chip, Sofia's paraplegic former lover.
Directed by Jesse PeretzCast Zach Braff, Amanda Peet, Jason Bateman, Charles Grodin, Mia FarrowAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumFreevee -
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Casper
comedy · family · fantasy
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Directed by Rob Letterman, Brad SilberlingCast Chauncey Leopardi, Spencer Vrooman, Malachi Pearson, Cathy Moriarty, Eric IdleHuluPeacock Premium -
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The World's End
action & adventure · comedy · science-fiction
Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival.
Directed by Edgar WrightCast Thomas Law, Zachary Bailess, Jasper Levine, James Tarpey, Luke BromleyPeacock Premium
Wrapping Up
That mix of classics, newer releases, and family-friendly favorites is what makes this Peacock collection so useful when you want something funny without spending time searching. From cult hits like Shaun of the Dead to comfort-watch favorites like Shrek and The Goonies, there’s an easy pick for different moods and age groups. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you need a fresh streaming shortcut, because it’s updated regularly with new additions and availability changes. If you’re comparing options for your next watch party, this is a dependable place to start.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026