{"id":11168,"date":"2026-07-20T04:15:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T23:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=11168"},"modified":"2026-07-20T04:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T23:15:45","slug":"8-funniest-sci-fi-movies-to-watch-after-project-hail-mary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=11168","title":{"rendered":"8 Funniest Sci-Fi Movies To Watch After Project Hail Mary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/movie\/project-hail-mary\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Project Hail Mary<\/strong><\/em><\/a> was a surprisingly funny science fiction movie, and these eight hilarious offerings are the perfect way to follow it up. Despite having a great deal of dramatic weight and tremendous stakes, the <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/after-watching-project-hail-mary-i-want-to-see-lord-millers-unreleased-star-wars-movie-even-more\/\" target=\"_blank\">Prime Video streaming hit<\/a> also has a lot of laughs, especially stemming from the shockingly charismatic relationship between Dr. Ryland Grace and his friend Rocky.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>This makes sense when considering the talent behind the camera. The directors of the <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/lego-movie-12-year-anniversary\/\" target=\"_blank\">12-year-old <em>The Lego Movie<\/em><\/a>, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, helmed the new science fiction hit. Their career has been full of comic sensibilities, in addition to the exciting lore-focused films they have produced, like <em>Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse<\/em> and its sequel.<\/p>\n<p>Lord and Miller notably directed the <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/21-jump-street-comedy-franchise-get-better\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>21 Jump Street<\/em> franchise<\/a>, showing the importance of comedy to their careers. Paired with the light-hearted characterization seen in Andy Weir&#8217;s <em>Project Hail Mary<\/em> novel, the directors were able to craft a truly wondrous science fiction viewing experience full of heart and excellent effects, in addition to its tremendous sense of humor.<\/p>\n<p>Marrying excellent science fiction with fantastic comedy is a difficult task, but a number of films through the years have done a great job in accomplishing exactly this. With a long legacy of contemplative fodder in the genre, there have actually been quite a few fantastic films through the years that have yeilded some fantastic and relatable humor.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"men-in-black\">\n                        Men In Black<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/men-in-black.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/men-in-black.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/men-in-black.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/men-in-black.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/men-in-black.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/men-in-black.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/men-in-black.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Agent J and Agent K hold up giant weapons in Men in Black\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/men-in-black.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/men-in-black.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Agent J and Agent K hold up giant weapons in Men in Black<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/best-sci-fi-comedy-movies-list\/\" target=\"_blank\">best science fiction comedies<\/a> of all time, <em>Men in Black<\/em> examined the possibility of extra-terrestrial life already embedded in human society, with aliens living secretly among humans. The film&#8217;s depiction of a bureaucratic organization that monitors and polices them was brilliant.<\/p>\n<p>Telling the story through the eyes of Will Smith&#8217;s new recruit, Agent J, was the perfect choice. Like Grace in <em>Project Hail Mary<\/em>, J gave a humorous anchor for the audience to latch on to, showing incredible concepts and relationships through a grounded human lens.<\/p>\n<p>While the science fiction action and fantasy seen in <em>Men in Black<\/em> are certainly more bombastic than <em>Project Hail Mary<\/em>, the heart and character work of the film make it a perfect palate cleanser after 2026&#8217;s big sci-fi hit.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-hitchhiker-39-s-guide-to-the-galaxy\">\n                        The Hitchhiker&#8217;s Guide To The Galaxy<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arthur-and-marvin-sitting-solemnly-on-the-snow-in-front-of-the-deactivated-teleporter-in-the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arthur-and-marvin-sitting-solemnly-on-the-snow-in-front-of-the-deactivated-teleporter-in-the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arthur-and-marvin-sitting-solemnly-on-the-snow-in-front-of-the-deactivated-teleporter-in-the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arthur-and-marvin-sitting-solemnly-on-the-snow-in-front-of-the-deactivated-teleporter-in-the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arthur-and-marvin-sitting-solemnly-on-the-snow-in-front-of-the-deactivated-teleporter-in-the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arthur-and-marvin-sitting-solemnly-on-the-snow-in-front-of-the-deactivated-teleporter-in-the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arthur-and-marvin-sitting-solemnly-on-the-snow-in-front-of-the-deactivated-teleporter-in-the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arthur and Marvin sitting solemnly on the snow in front of the deactivated teleporter in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arthur-and-marvin-sitting-solemnly-on-the-snow-in-front-of-the-deactivated-teleporter-in-the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arthur-and-marvin-sitting-solemnly-on-the-snow-in-front-of-the-deactivated-teleporter-in-the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Arthur and Marvin sitting solemnly on the snow in front of the deactivated teleporter in The Hitchhiker&#8217;s Guide to the Galaxy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>The Hitchhiker&#8217;s Guide to the Galaxy<\/em> does a fantastic job of adapting the spirit of Douglas Adams&#8217; science fiction masterpiece, which sees Arthur Dent processing the loss of his home while traveling through space.<\/p>\n<p>This human story of loss mirrors that of Grace, who also believes he will never see his home again. These respective examinations of character then have a great deal of morose sorrow tied into their premises, and find a way to work through that with deeply creative humor.<\/p>\n<p>Granted, <em>Hitchhiker&#8217;s Guide<\/em> is much sillier. The film features an Infinite Improbability Drive that randomly turns two homing torpedoes into a whale and a bowl of flowers, as only one example. Steeped in dry humor, <em>Hitchhiker&#8217;s Guide<\/em> is an absurdist bent on surprisingly similar material to <em>Project Hail Mary<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"evolution\">\n                        Evolution<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/david-duchovny-orlando-jones-and-sean-william-scott-take-on-an-alien-in-evolution.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/david-duchovny-orlando-jones-and-sean-william-scott-take-on-an-alien-in-evolution.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/david-duchovny-orlando-jones-and-sean-william-scott-take-on-an-alien-in-evolution.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/david-duchovny-orlando-jones-and-sean-william-scott-take-on-an-alien-in-evolution.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/david-duchovny-orlando-jones-and-sean-william-scott-take-on-an-alien-in-evolution.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/david-duchovny-orlando-jones-and-sean-william-scott-take-on-an-alien-in-evolution.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/david-duchovny-orlando-jones-and-sean-william-scott-take-on-an-alien-in-evolution.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"David Duchovny Orlando Jones and Sean William Scott take on an alien in Evolution\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/david-duchovny-orlando-jones-and-sean-william-scott-take-on-an-alien-in-evolution.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/david-duchovny-orlando-jones-and-sean-william-scott-take-on-an-alien-in-evolution.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">David Duchovny Orlando Jones and Sean William Scott take on an alien in Evolution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <em>Evolution<\/em> is another very silly science fiction that focuses on incredible events with significant dramatic stakes. In the film, Earth is accosted by an alien invasion, and it is up to a bumbling group of scientists to save the day.<\/p>\n<p>This immediately draws parallels to Grace&#8217;s mission in <em>Project Hail Mary<\/em>, although the events of the film are decidedly more terrestrial. Featuring David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Orlando Jones, and Seann William Scott, <em>Evolution<\/em> is a hilarious sci-fi offering.<\/p>\n<p>With such absurd plans as spraying the aliens with shampoo, the film takes the human spirit and applies its can-do attitude to whatever comes the characters&#8217; way. In this, it mirrors much of what occurs in <em>Project Hail Mary<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mars-attacks\">\n                        Mars Attacks!<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>Tim Burton&#8217;s <em>Mars Attacks!<\/em> is a wildly entertaining thrill ride of a comedy. Its surprisingly prestigious cast, including Jack Nicholson and Glenn Close, does a powerful job in providing the film, which often feels like a classic B-movie, with some great dramatic heft.<\/p>\n<p>This contrast helps this absurd film to work so well. With excellent creature designs, slapstick humor, and some fantastic character moments, <em>Mars Attacks!<\/em> does a great job telling a gripping science fiction story while also being undeniably funny.<\/p>\n<p><em>Project Hail Mary<\/em> certainly takes a different approach to aliens, as well as to the potential end of the world, making this film such a treat to watch as a companion to the latest sci-fi epic.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-fifth-element\">\n                        The Fifth Element<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/milla-jovovich-s-leelo-flips-the-bird-in-the-fifth-element.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/milla-jovovich-s-leelo-flips-the-bird-in-the-fifth-element.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/milla-jovovich-s-leelo-flips-the-bird-in-the-fifth-element.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/milla-jovovich-s-leelo-flips-the-bird-in-the-fifth-element.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/milla-jovovich-s-leelo-flips-the-bird-in-the-fifth-element.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/milla-jovovich-s-leelo-flips-the-bird-in-the-fifth-element.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/milla-jovovich-s-leelo-flips-the-bird-in-the-fifth-element.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Milla Jovovich's Leeloo ready to fight the Mangalores in The Fifth Element\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/milla-jovovich-s-leelo-flips-the-bird-in-the-fifth-element.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/milla-jovovich-s-leelo-flips-the-bird-in-the-fifth-element.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Milla Jovovich&#8217;s Leelo flips the bird in The Fifth Element<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Luc Besson&#8217;s <em>The Fifth Element<\/em> is an excellent science fiction movie that is colorful, compelling, and fantastical. Starring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich, the movie tells a great story about protecting humanity during the 23rd century.<\/p>\n<p>While not an overt comedy, there is a surprising amount of humor in the film. Chris Tucker&#8217;s Ruby Rhod is a great comedic standout, and Gary Oldman&#8217;s Zorg is a ridiculous villain with some great slapstick moments.<\/p>\n<p><em>Project Hail Mary<\/em> is a very different kind of science fiction, but the two movies are both great examples of how humor can most effectively be used in the science fiction genre.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"paul\">\n                        Paul<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paul-the-alien-voiced-by-seth-rogen-smiels-in-the-greg-mottola-movie-paul.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paul-the-alien-voiced-by-seth-rogen-smiels-in-the-greg-mottola-movie-paul.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paul-the-alien-voiced-by-seth-rogen-smiels-in-the-greg-mottola-movie-paul.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paul-the-alien-voiced-by-seth-rogen-smiels-in-the-greg-mottola-movie-paul.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paul-the-alien-voiced-by-seth-rogen-smiels-in-the-greg-mottola-movie-paul.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paul-the-alien-voiced-by-seth-rogen-smiels-in-the-greg-mottola-movie-paul.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paul-the-alien-voiced-by-seth-rogen-smiels-in-the-greg-mottola-movie-paul.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paul the alien voiced by Seth Rogen smiles in the Greg Mottola movie Paul\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paul-the-alien-voiced-by-seth-rogen-smiels-in-the-greg-mottola-movie-paul.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paul-the-alien-voiced-by-seth-rogen-smiels-in-the-greg-mottola-movie-paul.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Paul the alien voiced by Seth Rogen smiles in the Greg Mottola movie Paul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <em>Superbad<\/em> director Greg Mottola reteamed with Seth Rogen for <em>Paul<\/em>, one of the best science fiction comedies of the 2010s. The road trip film featured a script by co-stars Nick Frost and Simon Pegg, and told the story of two science-fiction-loving nerds helping an alien escape from Earth.<\/p>\n<p>The friendship at the heart of the film, between Paul the alien and the human characters, is an interesting comparison to the one between Rocky and Grace. While <em>Paul<\/em> is more irreverent, featuring jokes about smoking marijuana, the same kind of heart can be found in its story.<\/p>\n<p>Like with <em>Project Hail Mary<\/em>, humor is used here to tell a compelling character story. In this, <em>Paul<\/em> is one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/comedy-best-overlooked-movies\/\" target=\"_blank\">underrated and overlooked comedies<\/a> in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wall-e\">\n                        WALL-E<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>One of <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/pixar-movies-ranked-every\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pixar&#8217;s best movies<\/a>, <em>WALL-E,<\/em> is a surprisingly emotional tale about a connection between two robots, set against the backdrop of a devastated Earth. These apocalyptic outlooks match the feelings shown in <em>Project Hail Mary<\/em>, and the animated film also allows deep room for humor.<\/p>\n<p>In physical comedy, with the titular robot&#8217;s attempt to find proof that the Earth can be revitalized, the film especially shines. In addition, the dystopian outlook of the film, with a commercially sponsored future in spaceships around the planet, is surprisingly thoughtful.<\/p>\n<p><em>WALL-E<\/em> wears its heart on its sleeve, but the film also makes great use of the usual Pixar charm and humor. Wrapping this up in a beautifully animated package, this feature is one of the best science fiction comedies ever made.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"don-39-t-look-up\">\n                        Don&#8217;t Look Up<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.233333333333%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence-looking-down-at-a-phone-in-don-t-look-up.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Niko Tavernise\\\/\u00a9Netflix\\\/Courtesy Everett Collection&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence-looking-down-at-a-phone-in-don-t-look-up.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence-looking-down-at-a-phone-in-don-t-look-up.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence-looking-down-at-a-phone-in-don-t-look-up.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence-looking-down-at-a-phone-in-don-t-look-up.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence-looking-down-at-a-phone-in-don-t-look-up.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence-looking-down-at-a-phone-in-don-t-look-up.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence looking down at a phone in Don't Look Up\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence-looking-down-at-a-phone-in-don-t-look-up.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence-looking-down-at-a-phone-in-don-t-look-up.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence looking down at a phone in Don&#8217;t Look Up<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Niko Tavernise\/\u00a9Netflix\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/netflix-dont-look-up-sci-fi-movie-cast-best\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Don&#8217;t Look Up<\/em> has one of the best casts<\/a> in recent history, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet among many others. The film takes an irreverent look at a far-too-realistically divided society against the backdrop of a world-ending event.<\/p>\n<p>While <em>Project Hail Mary<\/em> contains much more hope, <em>Don&#8217;t Look Up<\/em> is a thoughtful counterpoint. It is certainly not as uplifting, but the film&#8217;s comedy is strong, especially as it comes from director Adam McKay, best known for comedies like <em>Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy<\/em> and <em>Step Brothers<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Like Lord and Miller, McKay has moved away from straight comedies and into more complicated dramatic stories that still have a humorous edge. All of this might make <em>Don&#8217;t Look Up<\/em>, with its thoughtful script and compelling characters, the best film to watch after <em><strong>Project Hail Mary<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card type-screen large\" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"true\" data-include-community-rating=\"true\" id=\"b255-4c75-bbb94d1a0963\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column\">\n<p>                        <!--    Rating block community and brand ratings --><br \/>\n                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"eECBQe2TIO\">\n<div class=\"body-img portrait \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2026\/04\/iob2fjxlbpjgyqxe46n1wtgcnaa.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" 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