18 top comedies of 2023: everything worth waiting for and watching

1. Operation Fortune: The Art of Winning

Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre

• USA, China, Türkiye, 2023.
• Action, thriller, comedy.
• Premiere: 12 January.
• IMDb: 6.7.

MI6 is trying to recover a deadly new weapon stolen by criminals. The task is entrusted to the best agents, among whom there is an elegant intelligence officer Orson Fortune, and a stern Marine, and an undercover film actor. The heroes are trying not only to save the world, but also to learn how to work in a team.

Guy Ritchie's new action movie turned out even very good. The bright fights and chases and the game of actors are certainly a pleasure to watch.

2. My terrible neighbor

A Man Called Otto

• USA, 2023.
• Drama, comedy.
• Premiere: 13 January.
• IMDb: 7.5.

There is nothing pleasant in Otto's life: his wife has died, and he himself is preparing to say goodbye to the world. His life changes drastically after Marisol, a girl who quickly becomes Otto's friend, moves in next door.

The main role in the film is played by Tom Hanks. The audience highly appreciated the comedy, in which there is no less sad than funny.

3. When you're done saving the world

When You Finish Saving the World

• USA, 2023.
• Drama, comedy.
• Premiere: 20 January.

High school student Ziggy plays in a rock band at school and tries to impress his classmate. His mother works at a shelter for victims of domestic violence. There she becomes close to a boy who needs care.

Jesse Eisenberg's directorial debut was very warmly received by film critics. Starring Julianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard - the star of "very strange things».

4. What kind of people

You people

• USA, 2023.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Premiere: 27 January.

A young couple in love decides to introduce relatives to each other. The problem is that it is difficult for adult family members to contact each other due to cultural differences.

The film "What kind of people" will be released on the Neflix platform. Starring Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill.

5. My pirate wedding

Shotgun Wedding

• USA, 2022.
• Action, melodrama, comedy.
• Premiere: 27 January.

Darcy and Tom gather their families to celebrate wedding. However, at the party, all the guests are in danger - the criminals take them hostage. Now Tom and Darcy must save everyone.

The release will take place on the Amazon Prime platform. Starring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel.

6. What Men Talk About. simple pleasures

• Russia, 2022.
• Comedy.
• Premiere: 2 February.

The four friends meet again to have a good time. They have time to discuss a lot, but women remain the main topic.

The I Quartet has long ceased to please with new ideas, but fans of spoken comedies can give a chance to a new picture.

7. Magic Mike: The Last Dance

Magic Mike's Last Dance

• USA, 2023.
• Drama, comedy.
• Premiere: 9 February.

Mike is experiencing financial problems: he had to quit dancing, and the business does not bring good money. His friend invites him to move to London and help her with a dance project. Mike agrees, unaware of the woman's plans.

The new part of "Magic Mike" will be the last. Still starring Channing Tatumwill be joined by Salma Hayek.

8. Asterix and Obelix: Celestial

Asterix & Obelix: L'Empire du Milieu

• France, 2023.
• Comedy, adventure.
• Premiere: 14 February.

The daughter of the Chinese emperor flees the country in search of help - the princess wants to free China. In Gaul, she meets Asterix and Obelix, and they agree to help her.

The new film about Asterix and Obelix boasts a strong cast: Vincent Cassel plays Caesar, Marion Cotillard plays Cleopatra. The legendary footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic also starred in the film.

9. cocaine bear

Cocaine bear

• USA, 2023.
• Thriller, comedy.
• Premiere: 22 February.

Drug couriers chased by the police drop a large bag of cocaine from a helicopter. The bear finds him. Under the influence of substances, the animal falls into a real rage, destroying everything in its path.

The film is based on real eventsthat occurred in the United States in 1985 - however, they were embellished. As a result, the story of the death of the animal turned into a comedy. How successful is a mystery.

10. Shazam! Fury of the gods

Shazam! Fury of the Gods

• USA, 2023.
• Fantasy, Action, Thriller, Comedy.
• Premiere: 15 March.

Schoolboy Billy Batson once again turns into his adult superhero alter ego. And brothers and sisters help him save the world.

The first part was poorly received by film critics and received many negative reviews. Now the filmmakers have tried to take into account all the claims and correct their mistakes.

11. Renfield

Renfield

• USA, 2023.
• Horror, comedy.
• Premiere: 5 April.

A henchman of Count Dracula decides to change his occupation and goes to New Orleans to start a new life.

The role of the assistant in the film is played by Nicholas Hoult, the vampire is played by Nicolas Cage. Judging by the trailer, it turned out to be a trash comedy that makes fun of history Dracula.

12. Bo is afraid

Beau Is Afraid

• Canada, Finland, USA, 2023.
• Drama, comedy.
• Premiere: 21 April.

The story of an entrepreneur who is driving home because of the strange death of his mother. Along the way, he has visions reminiscent of various events in his life.

Starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Ari Arister.

13. Guardians of the Galaxy. Part 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

• USA, 2023.
• Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Adventure.
• Premiere: 3 May.

Gamora is dead and Peter Quill still can't let her go. But he will have to rally the team again to protect the universe and himself. Defeat would mean the end of the world and the end of the Guardians.

The third part was directed by James Gunn. Initially, management refused to work with him because of his statements on social networks a decade ago. But the cast arranged boycott, and the company had to reinstate Gunn to his position.

14. Barbie

Barbie

• USA, UK, 2023.
• Fantasy, melodrama, comedy, adventure.
• Premiere: 19 July.

Barbie is banished from the world of perfect dolls. Now she has to find her happiness in the world of real people.

Barbie stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The film is directed by Greta Gerwig, best known for her work on Lady Bird and Little Women. An abundance of pink is expected and a new take on the most popular doll in history.

15. The next goal is the winner

Next Goal Wins

• UK, USA, 2023.
• Drama, comedy, sports.
• Premiere: 22 September.

Football Coach Thomas Rongen is tasked with making Samoa champions. And he begins to prepare athletes for the 2014 World Cup.

The Next Goal is the Winning Goal is based on the 2014 documentary of the same name. The film stars Michael Fassbender.

16. Kholop-2

• Russia, 2023.
• Comedy.
• Premiere: 21 December.

Grisha returns to normal life, but now he cannot exist in peace. Any injustice causes a storm of emotions in him. Therefore, the behavior of Katya's major does not leave him indifferent.

"Kholop" for a long time remained the highest grossing Russian film, until "Cheburashka” did not take this title. The second part was shot by the author of the first Klim Shipenko.

17. Chicken Coop Escape - 2

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

• UK, USA, 2023.
• Cartoon, comedy.
• Premiere: 2023

A flock of chickens managed to get out of the hated farm and settled on a calm and secluded island. But it's time to return to the mainland, where the pack will again have problems.

The first part of "Chicken Run" appeared more than 20 years ago. Because of this, most of the voice actors refused to work on the project - some considered their voices "too old". But the creators themselves decided not to cooperate with Mel Gibson because of the scandalous reputation of the actor.

18. asteroid city

Asteroid City

• USA, 2023.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Premiere: 2023

A new picture by Wes Anderson, about which too little is known. Most likely, she will talk about astrologers living in difficult times. Starring Margot Robbie and Tom Hanks, but this is not certain.