In a world that often feels like it's on fire, laughter is the best medicine. While comedy films may not dominate the box office like they once did, the past five years have delivered a treasure trove of hilarious moments. From raunchy sex comedies to absurdist slapstick, these scenes prove that comedy is alive and well. Here are the ten funniest movie scenes of the last five years, ranked.
10. Beaver Battle – Hundreds of Beavers (2022)
This black-and-white, silent-era-inspired indie is a wild ride. Jean Kayak (Ryland Tews) is an applejack salesman turned fur trapper who battles a horde of beavers—played by actors in ridiculous mascot costumes. The film's climax is a beaver battle royale that's pure absurdity, complete with a multi-beaver kaiju and a barroom brawl where Kayak dispatches beavers with gleeful abandon, using styrofoam popcorn as blood. It's goofy, inventive, and guaranteed to make even the most cynical viewer crack a smile.
9. Naked Beach Fight – No Hard Feelings (2023)
Jennifer Lawrence goes full feral in this R-rated comedy. She plays Maddie, a cash-strapped woman hired to date a sheltered teen (Andrew Barth Feldman). When their skinny-dipping session goes wrong and their clothes are stolen, Maddie launches a buck-naked beatdown on the offending teens. It's a shocking, hilarious scene that showcases Lawrence's fearless comedic chops, even if the rest of the film doesn't quite match its audacity.
8. Girls vs. Football Players – Bottoms (2023)
Emma Seligman's dark teen comedy is a bloody, campy satire that blends Bring It On with Heathers. The film follows two lesbian high schoolers (Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri) who start a fight club to get closer to cheerleaders. The climax is a full-on brawl between the girls and a rival football team, escalating with the speed of Anchorman's famous melee. It's outrageous, violent, and endlessly funny.
7. Blood Donation – One of Them Days (2025)
Keke Palmer and SZA shine in this buddy comedy about two friends trying to make rent by the end of the day. After being rejected for a payday loan, they head to a blood bank, where Dreux (Palmer) gives more than her fair share, leading to a literal bloodbath when Alyssa (SZA) tries to intervene. The over-the-top blood spatter and the trio's reactions—including Janelle James as a nurse—are both shocking and hilarious.
6. Group Project – Joy Ride (2023)
This raunchy comedy about four Asian American friends on a business trip in China features a drug-fueled scene that's pure chaos. The group accidentally ingests a potent substance, leading to a series of increasingly unhinged antics that are as cringe-worthy as they are funny. It's a standout moment in a film full of laughs, showcasing the cast's impeccable comedic timing.
5. The Great Escape – Glass Onion (2022)
Rian Johnson's Knives Out sequel is packed with witty dialogue and clever twists, but the funniest scene involves a high-stakes escape attempt. As the mystery unravels, a character tries to flee in a ridiculously over-the-top manner, only to be thwarted by the film's intricate plotting. It's a perfect blend of suspense and comedy that keeps you guessing and laughing.
4. The Dinner Party – The Menu (2022)
This dark comedy-thriller features a dinner party that goes horribly wrong, and the scene where the guests are forced to confront their own mortality is both chilling and hilarious. The film's sharp satire of foodie culture and class dynamics reaches its peak in a monologue that's as funny as it is unsettling. It's a scene that lingers long after the credits roll.
3. The Job Interview – Sorry to Bother You (2018)
Boots Riley's surreal satire is a wild ride from start to finish, but the job interview scene is a standout. Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) discovers that using his "white voice"—a ridiculous, high-pitched affectation—can get him ahead in the corporate world. The scene is a brilliant commentary on race and capitalism, delivered with impeccable comedic timing.
2. The Fight Club Reveal – Fight Club (1999)
Okay, this one is a bit of a cheat since it's from 1999, but its influence on comedy in the last five years is undeniable. The reveal that Tyler Durden and the Narrator are the same person is one of the most iconic twists in cinema, and it's been parodied and referenced countless times in recent comedies. It's a scene that continues to make audiences laugh and think.
1. The Beaver Kaiju – Hundreds of Beavers (2022)
Yes, we're back to Hundreds of Beavers. The film's final showdown, where Jean Kayak faces off against a giant beaver monster made of multiple beavers, is the funniest scene of the last five years. It's a masterpiece of low-budget creativity, combining slapstick, visual gags, and sheer absurdity into a sequence that's impossible not to laugh at. It's a testament to the power of independent filmmaking and the enduring appeal of pure, unadulterated silliness.
These scenes remind us that even in dark times, comedy can provide a much-needed escape. Whether it's a naked brawl, a beaver battle, or a blood-donation gone wrong, these moments are sure to bring a smile to your face. For more laughs, check out our list of the best thrillers of the last five years or the greatest action movies of the 2020s.
