Get ready to laugh your way through SXSW 2025 with an incredible lineup of comedy films that are sure to bring the house down. This year’s slate is packed with everything from satirical Hollywood chaos to awkward bromances gone wrong, and even a time-traveling tequila-fueled mission. Seth Rogen leads the charge in The Studio, a hilarious look at the inner workings of a struggling movie studio, while Paul Rudd teams up with Tim Robinson in Friendship, a wild suburban dad comedy that spirals into obsession.
Speaking of Paul Rudd, he also stars alongside Jenna Ortega in Death of a Unicorn, a darkly comedic fantasy about a father and daughter who accidentally hit a unicorn with their car—only to find out it might be the most valuable creature on Earth. Add in Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively’s stylishly twisted sequel Another Simple Favor, plus the absurd antics of Caper and One More Shot, and you’ve got one of the most exciting comedy lineups of SXSW in years.
Friendship
Alamo Lamar
March 9, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Starring: Paul Rudd, Tim Robinson
When suburban dad Craig (Robinson) meets his new neighbor Austin (Rudd), their shared love of punk rock and urban exploration sparks an unexpected bromance. But Craig’s obsessive tendencies soon spiral out of control, threatening to upend his life in this hilarious yet dark comedy about friendship gone awry.
Death of a Unicorn
Paramount Theater March 8, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega star in this dark comedy about a father and daughter who accidentally hit a unicorn with their car—only to discover that its corpse is highly valuable. What follows is a wild, corporate-fueled scramble for the mythical creature’s remains, packed with satire and absurdity.
Another Simple Favor
Paramount Theatre March 7, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively
Stephanie and Emily reunite on the picturesque island of Capri for Emily’s lavish wedding. But with unexpected guests, betrayals, and murder making an appearance, this stylish sequel to A Simple Favor promises thrilling twists and darkly comedic moments.
The Studio
Paramount Theatre March 7, 2025 | 9:15 PM
Starring: Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen leads this fast-paced Hollywood satire as Matt Remick, a studio head trying to keep the movie industry afloat while managing egos, executives, and his own sanity. Packed with razor-sharp humor, The Studio is a must-watch for film industry insiders and comedy lovers alike.
Government Cheese
ZACH Theatre March 9, 2025 | 2:45 PM
Set in 1969 San Fernando Valley, this surrealist family comedy follows Hampton Chambers, a recently released convict, as he attempts to reunite with his eccentric family. His return shakes up the unconventional household in unexpected and hilarious ways.
She’s The He
Violet Crown Cinema 2 March 11, 2025 | 6:45 PM – 8:06 PM
In a misguided scheme to gain social credibility, high schoolers Ethan and Alex pretend to be transgender women. However, Ethan’s unexpected realization about her true identity takes their ruse in an entirely new direction, leading to a heartfelt and comedic exploration of identity and acceptance.
For Worse
The Hyatt Regency March 12, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
A newly divorced and sober mom, Lauren, reinvents herself through acting classes and a whirlwind romance with a younger partner. But when she relives her party-girl past at a Gen Z wedding, she wakes up to a second chance at self-discovery in this refreshingly candid comedy.
Summer of 69
Paramount Theatre March 13, 2025 | 3:30 PM – 5:10 PM
Abby Flores is determined to win over her longtime crush Max before high school ends. When she enlists a stripper’s help to impress him, her summer takes unexpected and hilarious turns in this outrageous coming-of-age comedy about self-discovery and teenage obsession.
Caper
Alamo Lamar 8 March 14, 2025 | 2:45 PM – 4:13 PM
A group of clueless friends embark on an absurdly complicated mission to delete an accidental sext from a boss’s phone. Their misadventures through New York City’s underbelly make for a chaotic, laugh-out-loud comedy of errors.
One More Shot
Violet Crown Cinema 4 March 7, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 4:28 PM
On New Year’s Eve, 1999, Minnie discovers a bottle of time-traveling tequila that lets her restart the night with each shot. She’s determined to win back her ex before the millennium, but every fresh attempt leads to increasingly hilarious complications.
It Ends
Alamo Lamar 5 March 7, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 7:57 PM
A group of college grads set out for a late-night food run, but their night takes a bizarre twist when they find themselves trapped on a never-ending highway. With cosmic horror looming, this genre-bending dark comedy keeps audiences on edge between laughs.