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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Idiots (2026)
Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. play two hopelessly incompetent escorts hired to drive a wealthy teenager, played by Mason Thames, to a rehabilitation facility. What begins as a simple transport quickly descends into a chaotic, dangerous adventure as their ineptitude spirals out of control.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Spa Weekend (2026)
Four lifelong friends, juggling careers, relationships, families and daily responsibilities, realize they’ve neglected their own well‑being and each other. Feeling burned out, they book a stay at a luxury spa retreat, where the weekend unfolds into an unforgettable experience filled with fun, laughter and a much‑needed chance to reconnect and recharge.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026)
Small‑town hairdresser Gail Daughtry is engaged to her devoted high‑school sweetheart Tom. A trip to a book signing leads Tom to meet—and sleep with—his “celebrity pass,” shattering their trust. Devastated, Gail impulsively follows her friend Otto to Los Angeles, where a psychic tells her that the only way forward is to listen to her own heart and seize a new destiny.
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Action · Light tone · Happy ending
Enola Holmes 3 (2026)
When a daring adventure pulls detective Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) to sun‑splashed Malta, her personal and professional aspirations intersect on a labyrinthine case that proves more perilous than anything she’s tackled. While navigating the mystery, Enola also confronts the evolving romance with Tewkesbury (Louis Partridge), making every clue feel like a fresh step in the game that’s truly afoot.
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Documentary · Light tone · Bittersweet ending
jackass: best and last (2026)
Johnny Knoxville and his longtime crew reunite for one last cinematic stunt extravaganza. The film blends brand‑new, outrageous tricks with the classic hits and biggest laughs that defined the series, delivering a raucously joyous tribute to the mischievous camaraderie fans have enjoyed for 25 years.
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Action · Light tone · Happy ending
Stop! That! Train! (2026)
Best friends Tess (Ginger Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee) are train stewardesses who swap dreary Stank Rail shifts for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. When a catastrophic “Stormaganza” threatens to derail the high‑speed train and crash it into Los Angeles, the duo in coach must join forces with snobby first‑class attendants, led by Symone, to stop the disaster.
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Comedy · Light tone · Mixed ending
Scary Movie (2026)
Twenty-six years after eluding Ghostface, the Core Four are targeted again, and no horror franchise is safe. Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris and Regina Hall reunite, joined by familiar faces and new talent, to spoof classic horror movies with their trademark slapstick and meta jokes.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Office Romance (2026)
Workaholics Jackie Cruz (Jennifer Lopez), a perfectionist CEO whose staff fear her, and Daniel Blanchflower (Brett Goldstein), the ambitious new company lawyer, fall hard for each other. Despite their undeniable chemistry, they try to keep the affair strictly professional, yet their growing longing threatens to blur the line.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
The Breadwinner (2026)
A family comedy centered on Nate Wilcox (Nate Bargatze), whose wife Katie (Mandy Moore) lands a once‑in‑a‑life Shark Tank deal that sends her on an extended business trip. Suddenly the long‑time breadwinner becomes a first‑time stay‑at‑home dad, juggling three energetic daughters, school runs, household chaos and his own cluelessness, while discovering that caring for his family is its own wild adventure.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Ladies First (2026)
Damien Sachs (Sacha Baron Cohen) seemingly has it all—money, power and endless casual flings. As he prepares to become CEO of a leading advertising agency, he awakens in a nightmarish parallel world where women dominate every sphere. The boardroom he once ruled is now run by women, forcing Damien to confront his assumptions and scramble to survive in a reversed power structure.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
You, Me & Tuscany (2026)
Will Packer produces a rom‑com about a lie and a Tuscan villa. Halle Bailey is Anna, a twenty‑something who quits her chef ambitions after a house‑sitting loss and meets Matteo, an Italian. Mother Gabriella (Isabella Ferrari) shows up, Anna pretends to be his fiancée; ruse falls apart cousin Michael (Regé‑Jean Page) arrives, sparking chemistry.
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Animation · Light tone · Happy ending
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
After thwarting Bowser’s scheme to force Princess Peach into marriage, Mario and Luigi face a fresh menace: Bowser Jr., determined to free his father from prison and restore the family’s legacy. Joined by familiar allies and new companions, the brothers journey across the stars to stop the ambitious heir.
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Animation · Light tone · Happy ending
Charlie the Wonderdog (2026)
After discovering his superpowers, Charlie the Wonderdog (voiced by Owen Wilson), the beloved family pet, embarks on a quest to fulfill his destiny and safeguard those he loves. Along the way he discovers that true heroism is rooted in courage, kindness and believing in oneself.
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Comedy · Light tone · Mixed ending
Fackham Hall (2025)
A spoof that mixes Downton Abbey, Airplane! and Monty Python, Fackham Hall follows pick‑pocket Eric Noone who secures a job at an eccentric English manor. He quickly climbs the hierarchy and falls for lady‑of‑the‑house Rose Davenport. When a murder occurs and Eric is framed, he launches a quest to clear his name, ending in a comedic showdown.
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Light tone · Happy ending
My Secret Santa (2025)
A vivacious single mother (Alexandra Breckenridge), desperate for work, masquerades as a man to land the seasonal Santa job at an upscale ski‑resort. While playing the role, she finds herself drawn to the hotel’s manager (Ryan Eggold), and their budding romance threatens to expose her secret and jeopardize everything.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Oh. What. Fun. (2025)
Claire Clauster (Michelle Pfeiffer) is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together each holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls like her. This year, as her grown children and distracted husband become tangled in their own seasonal dramas, their choices threaten to upend Claire’s carefully crafted celebrations.
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Animation · Light tone · Happy ending
Zootopia 2 (2025)
Detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, they go undercover in unexpected new districts, testing their partnership and forcing them to confront hidden biases while racing to stop the reptile’s disruptive plan.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Jingle Bell Heist (2025)
Sophia (Olivia Holt), a sharp‑witted retail worker, and Nick (Connor Swindells), a down‑on‑his‑luck repairman, are small‑time thieves targeting the same Christmas‑Eve prize: the robbery of London’s most infamous department store. Forced into an uneasy alliance, hidden motives emerge and a mutual attraction grows, prompting them to set aside their rivalry and attempt the daring heist together.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025)
Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas embark on a frantic cross‑Atlantic journey, racing from London to New York as a cascade of comedic setbacks piles up. Determined to reunite with their families for Christmas, they scramble through travel mishaps, mistaken identities and last‑minute hurdles, keeping the holiday spirit alive despite the chaos.
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Comedy · Light tone · Ambiguous ending
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025)
Forty-one years after the original mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, the estranged members—David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer)—are compelled to reunite for a final concert. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues revives the tongue‑in‑cheek documentary style, chronicling the band’s chaotic comeback and the absurdities that follow.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
The Wrong Paris (2025)
An aspiring artist (Miranda Cosgrove) enters a televised dating competition hoping to win a free trip to Paris, France, but the show lands her in Paris, Texas, near her hometown. While she initially plans to get eliminated, she unexpectedly connects with the bachelor (Pierson Fodé), and chemistry sparks between them.
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Comedy · Light tone · Bittersweet ending
The Thursday Murder Club (2025)
Four irrepressible retirees—Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie)—spend their free time solving cold‑case murders for fun. When an unexpected death occurs on their doorstep, their casual sleuthing turns into a genuine whodunit, forcing them to apply their amateur detective skills to a real crime.
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Adventure · Light tone · Happy ending
Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite (2025)
After Ariel, Moana, Tiana, Rapunzel and Snow White foil Gaston’s plot to dominate their realms, he enlists Ursula, Jafar and the Evil Queen to eliminate the princesses. The heroes discover the scheme and, aided by the Magic Mirror, recruit Aurora, Belle and Cinderella. United, they face the villains in an epic showdown of good versus evil.
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Animation · Light tone · Happy ending
Fixed (2025)
Bull, a well‑meaning, ordinary dog, learns that he will be neutered the next morning. Faced with the reality of losing his testicles, he decides to spend his last full day with his close‑knit pack of friends, embarking on one final, chaotic adventure before the procedure. The film follows their mischief‑filled escapades as Bull tries to make the most of his fleeting freedom.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Freakier Friday (2025)
Years later, Tess and Anna find themselves facing new family dynamics. Anna has a daughter and Tess a soon-to-be stepdaughter, and as two families prepare to merge, unexpected challenges arise. The pair discover that the extraordinary circumstances they once experienced might return, forcing them to confront familiar chaos and rediscover the bonds that tie them together.
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Animation · Light tone
Boys Go to Jupiter (2025)
It's the day after Christmas in suburban Florida, and Billy 5000 and his friends are trying to pass the seemingly endless days. They spend their time slacking, shoplifting, and beatboxing, lounging on the beach, and sneaking into pools. Billy is also hustling on the food-on-demand app Grubster, desperately trying to earn $5,000 before New Year's Eve.
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Action · Light tone · Happy ending
The Pickup (2025)
A seemingly routine cash pickup spirals into a chaotic situation when two armored truck drivers, Russell and Travis, find themselves ambushed by ruthless criminals. Led by the cunning Zoe, the criminals have a much larger plan than simply stealing the money. Russell and Travis must navigate the escalating danger and unexpected twists as they try to survive the encounter and uncover the mastermind’s ultimate goal.
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Animation · Light tone · Happy ending
The Bad Guys 2 (2025)
The now-reformed group struggles to maintain their good behavior, but are unexpectedly drawn into a dangerous, worldwide heist. A new team of female criminals, known as The Bad Girls, masterminds the operation, presenting a formidable challenge to the Bad Guys' attempts at redemption. They must navigate a thrilling adventure and confront unexpected betrayals as they try to outsmart their new adversaries.
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Action · Light tone · Happy ending
The Naked Gun (2025)
A quirky and unconventional police officer, Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr., must step up to lead the Police Squad and prevent a global catastrophe. Following in the footsteps of his father, he navigates a series of increasingly absurd and chaotic situations, relying on his unique skills to uncover a sinister plot and save the day.
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Adventure · Light tone · Happy ending
Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (2025)
Having previously brought humans and monsters together, Zed and Addison embark on a summer road trip that unexpectedly leads them into a new conflict. They find themselves acting as camp counselors caught between warring vampire and daywalker factions. As tensions rise, Zed and Addison, along with Eliza and Willa, must mediate between the vampires, led by Nova, and the daywalkers, led by Victor. Their goal is to unite the groups and prevent a larger threat from endangering everyone.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Madea's Destination Wedding (2025)
Brian and his ex-wife, Debrah, are surprised to discover their daughter Tiffany is engaged to a rapper she met while on a yacht, with the wedding just two weeks away. Determined to celebrate, Madea and her family travel to the Bahamas for the destination wedding. As they prepare for the festivities, their presence inevitably leads to hilarious chaos and unexpectedly heartwarming moments for everyone involved.
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Thriller · Light tone · Happy ending
Show Time (2025)
A seemingly ordinary family’s life is irrevocably altered by an accidental death. As they desperately attempt to conceal the incident, the family finds themselves entangled in a complex web of deceit, guilt, and mounting paranoia. The ordeal tests the strength of their relationships and forces them to confront difficult moral choices, ultimately revealing hidden tensions and vulnerabilities.
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Action · Light tone · Happy ending
Bride Hard (2025)
Sam is a highly skilled secret agent with a reputation for being a less-than-ideal maid of honor. When she abandons her bridesmaid duties to embark on a crucial spy mission, she's demoted and forced to attend her childhood best friend’s wedding. What was supposed to be a weekend of reconnecting and celebration quickly turns dangerous, as armed mercenaries threaten the festivities and Sam must use her skills to protect everyone.
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Comedy · Light tone · Mixed ending
Chennai City Gangsters (2025)
After losing a significant sum of their boss’s money, Pandi and Poochi desperately seek a way to repay the debt. They recruit four down-on-their-luck con men to execute a series of increasingly absurd bank heists in an attempt to recover the funds. The plan is risky and chaotic, leading to a series of comical mishaps as they try to outsmart the authorities and their demanding boss.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Materialists (2025)
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
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Action · Light tone · Happy ending
Deep Cover (2025)
Kat, an improv comedy teacher, finds herself questioning her career path and wondering if she’s missed an opportunity for real success. An undercover police officer presents her with a unique proposition: to go undercover within London's criminal underworld. With the help of two of her students, she embarks on a risky mission, posing as dangerous criminals to infiltrate a powerful gang and gather intelligence.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
I Don't Understand You (2025)
A couple, Dom and Cole, planning to adopt a baby, decide to take a trip to Italy to reconnect before their new child arrives. What begins as a picturesque European getaway quickly descends into chaos as they become lost and encounter a series of increasingly absurd and unpredictable events.
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Comedy · Light tone · Ambiguous ending
Housefull 5 (2025)
A wealthy father's will stipulates that his son, Jolly, will inherit everything. However, the identity of the "real" Jolly is unclear, leading to a series of comical deceptions. Several individuals impersonate Jolly during a celebratory cruise marking the father’s birthday. The festivities are disrupted when a murder occurs, and the imposters must uncover the truth behind the crime while navigating hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected twists.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Summer of 69 (2025)
Abby Flores spends her high school days playing video games and dreaming of Max Warren. When she learns that Max is suddenly available during the final week of school, Abby decides to pursue her crush and do whatever it takes to win him over before summer arrives.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Prince and Family (2025)
A shy bridal boutique owner named Prince, the most eligible bachelor in town, unexpectedly marries someone completely different from him. Their contrasting personalities lead to humorous clashes and chaotic situations as they navigate life together in rural Kerala. The film explores the challenges and joys of a relationship built on unexpected differences.
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