{
  "id": 16454346,
  "title": "The best comedies streaming on Netflix right now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/the-best-comedies-streaming-on-netflix-right-now",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-25T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/article/best-comedies-on-netflix"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Netflix offers a wide range of comedy movies for viewers to choose from, catering to different tastes and moods. Some of the funniest films currently streaming on the platform include Cora Bora, Paddington in Peru, Nonnas, and Heart Eyes. Cora Bora, directed by Hannah Pearl Utt, is a cringe comedy featuring Megan Stalter as a musician who returns to Los Angeles to chase her dreams. Paddington in Peru, directed by Dougal Wilson, is a charming adventure that follows the beloved bear as he travels back to his homeland to find his missing aunt. Nonnas, written by Liz Maccie and directed by Stephen Chbosky, is a heartwarming film based on the true story of a Staten Island restaurant built by an average man who hires Italian grandmothers to work as chefs. Finally, Heart Eyes is a Halloween-themed horror-comedy that offers a unique twist on the genre, featuring a serial killer who only strikes on Valentine's Day. All of these movies are currently available on Netflix, providing viewers with a variety of hilarious options to choose from.",
  "summary": "Do you need a laugh right about now? Here are the the best comedies on Netflix, including \"KPop Demon Hunters,\" \"The Thursday Murder Club,\" and more.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Cora Bora\" is a cringe comedy directed by Hannah Pearl Utt.",
    "\"Paddington in Peru\" follows the bear's journey to find his missing aunt.",
    "\"Heart Eyes\" is a Halloween-themed horror-comedy with a unique twist."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The diverse selection of comedy titles on Netflix allows viewers to choose between cringe humor, heartwarming true stories, and genre-bending horror to suit their specific moods.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}