Yes, the very busy Fall movie season [1] is known for its profusion of Oscar-bait films [2], but it's not going to be all darkness and drama. The next few months have plenty of comedy offerings this season, including some long-awaited sequels and the always-welcome reunion of James Franco [3] and Seth Rogen [4]. Check out this list to find the next movie that will make you do a movie theater soda spit-take!
Laggies
- Who's starring: Chloë Grace Moretz stars as a teen who starts hanging out with Megan (Keira Knightley [5]), an adult who acts more like a teen. Sam Rockwell plays Moretz's dad.
- Why you should be interested: It's directed by Lynn Shelton, who has made other indie gems such as Your Sister's Sister and Humpday.
- When it comes out: Sept. 26
- Watch the trailer for Laggies [6].
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
- Who's starring: Jennifer Garner [7] and Steve Carell [8] play the parents in this family-friendly flick.
- Why you should be interested: Even if you're all grown-up now, you have to see one of your favorite childhood books come to life. Plus, Steve Carell!
- When it comes out: Oct. 10
- Watch the trailer for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day [9].
St. Vincent
- Who's starring: Bill Murray [10] plays the title character, a grumpy old man who becomes a mentor of sorts to a young boy. Melissa McCarthy plays the boy's mother.
- Why you should be interested: The story may have been done before, but Murray plays a loveable curmudgeon better than anyone. He's a national treasure.
- When it comes out: Oct. 24
- Watch the trailer for St. Vincent [11].
Dumb and Dumber To
- Who's starring: Jim Carrey [12] and Jeff Daniels reprise their roles as Lloyd and Harry in this long-awaited sequel.
- Why you should be interested: It's been 20 years since the classic comedy premiered, and whether a sequel was necessary or not, you have to see what Lloyd and Harry get up to now.
- When it comes out: Nov. 14
- Watch the trailer for Dumb and Dumber To [13].
Horrible Bosses 2
- Who's starring: Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, and Jason Bateman [14] reprise their roles as men tortured by their bosses. Chris Pine [15] and Christoph Waltz join the cast as the new bosses.
- Why you should be interested: The first movie was hilarious (remember Day singing "That's Not My Name"?), plus it's wise bringing back the characters of Jamie Foxx [16] and Jennifer Aniston [17].
- When it comes out: Nov. 28
- Watch the trailer for Horrible Bosses 2 [18].
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
- Who's starring: Ben Stiller [19] is back as Larry, Rebel Wilson and Dan Stevens join the cast, and of course, the late Robin Williams [20] is back as Teddy Roosevelt.
- Why you should be interested: These movies are great family fun, but the real reason is to catch Williams one last time.
- When it comes out: Dec. 19
- Watch the trailer for Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb [21].
Annie
- Who's starring: Quvenzhané Wallis stars as Annie, Cameron Diaz [22] is Miss Hannigan, and Jamie Foxx [23] is Benjamin Stacks.
- Why you should be interested: The reboot of the classic story looks like a lot of fun (and we could always use a reminder that the sun will come out tomorrow).
- When it comes out: Dec. 19
- Watch the trailer for Annie [24].
Hot Tub Time Machine 2
- Who's starring: Clark Duke, Craig Robinson, and Rob Corddry all reprise their roles, while Adam Scott joins the sequel.
- Why you should be interested: The first movie was ridiculous, and the sequel will be too — plus, Scott is in the cast now! He makes a more-than-worthy replacement for John Cusack.
- When it comes out: Dec. 25
- Watch the trailer for Hot Tub Time Machine 2 [25].
The Interview
- Who's starring: James Franco [26] plays a journalist sent to interview, then assassinate, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, and Seth Rogen [27] plays his producer.
- Why you should be interested: Well, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is a real person, and the movie is already ruffling feathers politically. We're curious to see how far these guys go.
- When it comes out: Dec. 25
- Watch the trailer for The Interview [28].