13 Comedies to Stream on Disney+ and Hulu

This ultimate laugh Watchlist spans genre-bending comedy, nostalgic favorites, rom-coms, sitcoms, and more.

Laughter isn’t one-size-fits-all. When you’re hunting for the best Hulu and Disney+ comedies, some nights call for razor-sharp satire, others for sweet romance, and sometimes only a Super Hero’s quip will do. This quick-scan guide rounds up 13 standout comedies, tagging each by vibe so you can jump straight to the humor that matches your mood. From black comedy mysteries to nostalgic family favorites, consider it your personal list of guaranteed grin generators.

Genre-Bending Comedies

Only Murders in the Building, Hulu

True-crime junkies Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) suspect the shocking death in their upscale Manhattan building isn’t an accident. They start a do-it-yourself podcast that unearths hidden passageways, bitter rivalries, and their own buried regrets. The series pairs Hitchcock-style twists with sharp satire of fandom, setting platform records for a comedy premiere and proving that amateur sleuthing can be as dangerous as it is addictive. (Hulu)*

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What We Do in the Shadows, Hulu

FX’s What We Do in the Shadows documents the nightly exploits of vampire roommates Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) as they navigate the modern world of Staten Island with the help of their former familiar and current human friend, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) as well as their vampire bureaucrat acquaintance, The Guide (Kristen Schaal). (Hulu)*

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Classic & Nostalgic Comedies

Freaky Friday

Fortune-cookie magic forces psychiatrist, Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis), and her defiant daughter, Anna (Lindsay Lohan), to wake up in each other’s bodies on the busiest Friday of their lives. Tess must conquer high-school quizzes and garage-band rehearsals, while Anna juggles therapy sessions and wedding prep. The body-swap chaos earned Curtis Golden Globe® recognition and ultimately lets mother and daughter discover empathy, trust, and a few guitar riffs they never saw coming.

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The Princess Diaries

Quiet teen, Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway), learns that her father was the prince of Genovia, making her a real-life princess. Crash courses in royal etiquette with her poised grandmother, Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews), bring makeover mishaps, paparazzi pile-ups, and life-changing choices about identity versus duty. Based on Meg Cabot’s novel and directed by Garry Marshall, the fish-out-of-water comedy marked Andrews’ celebrated live-action return and turned Hathaway’s breakout charm into a modern fairy-tale sensation.

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Mrs. Doubtfire

Out-of-work actor, Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams), refuses to lose daily time with his children after a divorce, so he transforms into sharp-tongued British nanny, Mrs. Doubtfire. Elaborate prosthetics, improv cooking shows, and split-second wardrobe changes help Daniel reconnect with his family while nearly derailing his ex-wife’s new relationship. Chris Columbus’ heartfelt comedy celebrates resilience and blended families, proving that sometimes the best disguise reveals the most authentic love.

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Romantic Comedies

27 Dresses

Jane Nichols (Katherine Heigl) owns 27 bridesmaid dresses, an impeccable emergency kit, and a knack for putting everyone else first. Her orderly universe unravels when cynical wedding columnist, Kevin Doyle (James Marsden), uncovers her secret — and her boss proposes to Jane’s sister. Over a whirlwind week, screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna’s sharp dialogue vaults Jane from floral fluff to honest self-reflection, turning one overstuffed closet into a heartfelt exploration of passion versus people-pleasing.

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10 Things I Hate About You

New student, Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), can date it-girl Bianca, only if her fiercely independent sister, Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles), goes out first. So a campus-wide scheme hires enigmatic Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) to win Kat’s guarded heart. Set against Tacoma’s iconic Stadium High, Gil Junger’s film pairs ’90s rock with rapid-fire banter and delivers a romance that champions authenticity as the ultimate teenage rebellion.

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Sitcoms

Abbott Elementary, Hulu

Second-grade teacher, Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson), greets every crumbling ceiling tile of Philadelphia’s Abbott Elementary with unshakable optimism. A documentary crew captures her colleagues — reserved substitute Gregory Eddie (Tyler James Williams), razor-sharp principal Ava Coleman (Janelle James), and veteran mentor Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) — as they turn meager supplies into daily victories. Seen through Quinta Brunson’s dual role as creator and star, the classroom satire lands equal parts laughs and lesson-plan heart. (Hulu)*

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Hulu

Depraved underachieving might look easy, but for the egocentric Mac, Charlie, Dennis, Frank, and Dee, it’s an art form. FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia follows The Gang, the owners of the unsuccessful Paddy’s Pub; a group of degenerates that loves nothing more than to scheme, conspire, and mostly revel in each other’s misery. (Hulu)*

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How I Met Your Mother, Hulu

In 2030, architect Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) sits his kids down to recount the decades-long path to the woman of his dreams. Flashbacks trace bar banter with legendary wingman Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris), law-school sweethearts Marshall and Lily, and globe-trotting reporter Robin, weaving running gags, heartfelt turns, and yellow-umbrella clues across nine seasons. Carter Bays and Craig Thomas’s romantic comedy proves that sometimes the best journeys begin with an endless story. (Hulu)*

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Shifting Gears, Hulu

Grieving yet stubborn widower, Matt (Tim Allen), keeps his classic-car restoration shop humming with precision until estranged daughter, Riley (Kat Dennings), returns home with two spirited kids. Suddenly, grease-stained fenders share space with science-fair volcanoes, forcing three generations to negotiate chores, curfews, and horsepower myths. Created by Julie Thacker Scully and Mike Scully, the multi-camera sitcom mines cranky-dad one-liners and heartfelt repairs to show that families, like engines, run best when parts work together. (Hulu)*

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Action Comedies

Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

In Marvel Studios' “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. After acquiring Knowhere from the Collector, we find the Guardians working to repair the extreme damage done by Thanos — determined to make Knowhere a safe haven, not only for themselves, but for all refugees displaced by the harsh universe. But it isn’t long before their lives are upended by the echoes of Rocket’s turbulent past. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him on a dangerous mission to save Rocket’s life — a mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

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Free Guy

Free City bank teller, Guy (Ryan Reynolds), cheerfully survives daily car chases until savvy coder, Millie (Jodie Comer), shows him the truth — he’s a non-player character in her open-world video game. Achieving self-awareness, Guy rewrites his code, flips sandbox chaos into heroic good deeds, and challenges greedy publisher Antwan for the data that built the game. Director Shawn Levy blends meta jokes, high-score action, and sweet romance into a celebration of creativity and free will.

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Whether you crave long-running sitcoms, comforting nostalgia, or a cosmic punch line, this laugh-filled Watchlist proves comedy is a genre with endless gears. Each title is ready to add, so mix an action comedy with a rom-com or let a sitcom binge carry you through the week. Add your favorites to your Watchlist now, then come back whenever you need fresh laughs. The jokes will still be waiting.

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