2012 Comedy Movies

Last year brought us some pretty great comedies that will surely make their way into our home collections. However, this new year of comedy originals is exceeding our expectations. So get yourself to a theater, and sit back to enjoy some laughs.

Check out these upcoming movies, it’s almost as good as watching the trailers! If you see a film that you just can’t wait for, you can always pre-order your tickets online through sites like Fandango.

Dark Shadows

Dark Shadows – May 11

In this gothic comedy, Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) plays a rich, powerful playboy who breaks the heart of a witch, Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). She turns him into a vampire and buries him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas is mistakenly freed and must piece his life and Collinwood Manor’s dysfunctional descendants back together in 1972.

The Dictator – May 16

From the creator of Borat, Sacha Baron Cohan is General Alladeen, a kooky and clueless dictator who is dead-set on keeping his country oppressed and democracy-free. In this mockumentary, General Alladeen leaves his country to visit America.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting – May 18

Based on the New York Times non-fiction bestseller of the same name, Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez star in an ensemble cast that form five couples. Their stories of impending expectations of childbirth are hilarious, heartbreaking and diverse. But as they read up on the proper preparations, they soon find out that there are some things they can’t be prepared for.

Men in Black III

Men in Black III

Men in Black III – May 25

Agent J (Will Smith) and Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) are back again as the alien-fighting duo.  This time, J travels in time to the 1960s to save K’s life and the planet in current times. During his interaction with younger Agent K (Josh Brolin), he reveals secrets to the universe that hold the future of mankind.

Safety Not Guaranteed – June 8

A strange classified ad inspires three cynical Seattle magazine employees (Jake Johnson, Aubrey Plaza and Karan Soni) to do a story about it. They meet Kenneth (Mark Duplass), a friendly but paranoid supermarket clerk, who believes he has solved time travel and plans to depart again soon. The producers of “Little Miss Sunshine” bring us an inspiring and heartfelt comedy about how far believing can take you.

That's My Boy

That’s My Boy – June 15

As a teenager, Donny (Adam Sandler) fathered a son, Todd (Andy Samberg), and raised him as a single parent until Todd turned 18. After not seeing each other for years, an uninvited Donny shows up on the eve of Todd’s wedding to reconnect with his son and primarily get out of tax debt. Instead, Donny is forced to deal with the consequences of bad parenting.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World – June 22

With a catastrophic asteroid headed for Earth, Dodge (Steve Carell) finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. His extroverted neighbor (Keira Knightley) comes along for the ride as she attempts to spend her last days with family in England.

Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection – June 29

A Wall Street investment banker (Eugene Levy) at the center of a New York City mob-backed Ponzi scheme is enrolled in the Witness Protection program and relocated with his family to Aunt Madea’s (Tyler Perry) southern home. It’s the last place that anyone will think to look but results in plenty of comedic scenarios under her roof.

Magic Mike – June 29

Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this film is inspired by Channing Tatum’s real life. It follows Mike (Tatum), an experienced stripper, who takes a younger male (Alex Pettyfer) under his wing and instructs him in the arts of partying, picking up women and making easy money.

Ted

Ted – July 13

As a child, John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) wished his cherished teddy bear, Ted (voiced by Seth MacFarlane), would come to life and he did. Now, as a grown man, Ted refuses to leave his side even though John’s girlfriend (Mila Kunis) wants Ted out. This is McFarlane’s (“Family Guy”) big screen directorial debut.

Neighborhood Watch – July 27

In this sci-fi comedy, a suburban neighborhood watch group (Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade) is a front for dads looking for some male-bonding away from their families. They get in over their heads when they uncover an alien plot to destroy the world.

The Campaign – August 10

Experience congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public mistake during election season and a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs scheme for a rival candidate to gain influence in their North Carolina district. Their patsy is Marty Huggins (Zach Galifanakis), who they turn into a political contender. As Election Day approaches in the close race, the two resort to smear campaigns in this home-wrecking comedy.

Hope Springs

Hope Springs – August 10

After 30 years of marriage, Kay (Meryl Streep) looks to spice things up with her husband, Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones). After some convincing, Kay gets Arnold to go on a week-long counseling session to work on their relationship with a renowned couple’s specialist (Steve Carell).