What's the funniest movie of the 2020s so far?

Funny movies are just a historical fact. Not a current thing.

I mean, if we have to choose, the list is so short - Free Guy, GOTG 3, Barbie or No Hard Feelings.

Otherwise, I got nothing. By comparison - most years 2000 through about 2013 each had multiple films that are funnier than anything since 2020.

#Facts

Ran it through Grok:

make a list of PG13 or R-rated movies that are more joke forward and not "dramedy" or family friendly of the last 6 yearsHere’s a curated list of PG-13 or (mostly) R-rated movies from roughly 2020–2026 that lean heavily into joke-forward, raunchy, absurd, or crude humor. These are more pure comedies or action-comedies with strong gag/slapstick/insult-driven elements, avoiding dramedies with heavy drama or family-friendly vibes.
I focused on films where the comedy is the primary driver—lots of crude jokes, awkward situations, meta humor, or gross-out gags—while confirming ratings via sources like IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes.
Standouts (R-rated, raunchy/joke-heavy):

No Hard Feelings (2023, R) — Jennifer Lawrence as a broke woman hired to seduce a socially awkward teen. Classic raunchy premise with sex jokes, nudity, and physical comedy. Very much in the vein of older R-rated sex comedies.
Joy Ride (2023, R) — A wild road-trip buddy comedy with four friends (led by Ashley Park and Stephanie Hsu) involving crude sexual humor, drugs, gross-out gags, and cultural satire. Extremely joke-dense and unapologetic.
Bottoms (2023, R) — High school girls (Ayo Edebiri & Rachel Sennott) start a fight club to hook up with cheerleaders. Absurdist, queer, crude, and packed with sharp, vulgar teen comedy.
Palm Springs (2020, R) — Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti in a time-loop wedding comedy. Heavy on witty banter, drugs, sex jokes, and existential gags without turning overly dramatic.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022, R) — Nicolas Cage plays a fictionalized version of himself in a meta action-comedy with Pedro Pascal. Self-referential jokes, buddy humor, and Cage-isms galore.

Other solid mentions (2020–2026, PG-13 to R):

Strays (2023, R) — Talking dogs on a revenge quest (Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx voices). Very crude animal comedy with swearing and gross humor.
The Machine (2023, R) — Bert Kreischer’s semi-autobiographical action-comedy with mobsters and wild flashbacks. Joke-heavy stand-up style extended to film.
One of Them Days (2025, R) — Keke Palmer and SZA in a chaotic day-in-the-life caper comedy with urban humor and high energy (throwback vibe).

Notes:

Pure R-rated studio comedies have been rarer lately, so many lean into action or meta elements while staying joke-forward (e.g., Massive Talent). Avoided things like Barbie (more satirical/family-leaning PG-13), Glass Onion (mystery-comedy), or heavier dramedies.
PG-13 options are trickier for truly "not family-friendly" crude humor, but titles like certain Ryan Reynolds vehicles (Free Guy is more family; look for edgier ones) or specific 2025–2026 releases can fit if you want lighter profanity.
Availability varies by streaming/platform—check current services. Many are on Netflix, Hulu, etc.

These should deliver consistent laughs without veering into heartfelt drama. If you want more details on any or a specific sub-type (e.g., more raunchy or action-comedy), let me know!

80's had good comedies that are classics. I go back and watch some of the big ones and they aren't crazy hilarious but just good lines and funny situations.
Late 90's and into 2000s, they started to get raunchy and more sexual. Some great comedies out there in the span of 15 yrs.
Late 2000s into 2015ish, you had some big hits but they are extending the raunchiness and such.

Man I just looked it up, but Hangover was in 2009. Can't believe that is 17yrs old. OMG.
This last group put out Hangover, Bridesmaids, Step Brothers, Talladega nights, Tropic Thunder, The Heat. Those are the ones that jump out at me.

I can't think of a recent comedy I've seen. I'm not a big movie goer or follower, but it certainly doesn't seem llike there are comedies like there used to be.
Are there guys/gals following up the stars of the 2000's?

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Bottoms (2023, R) — High school girls (Ayo Edebiri & Rachel Sennott) start a fight club to hook up with cheerleaders. Absurdist, queer, crude, and packed with sharp, vulgar teen comedy.

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never heard of it but from the description I can already tell there is no way this movie is funny

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never heard of it but from the description I can already tell there is no way this movie is funny

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I thought the same before watching, but it was pretty funny. Marshawn Lynch was the best part.

Crickets. Everything is considered offensive now, and Hollywood has been hijacked by soulless activists. .

Woke figs killed comedy.

I’d like a low budget Shane Gillis movie like Tires is to TV.

My first thought was Game Night - then realized that was 2018. I haven’t seen any good comedies in the 2020s.

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The Naked Gun

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Forgot about that. It wasn’t bad, but not one I would watch again.