11 Must-Watch Comedy Movies on Netflix This April 2026
The planet faces a perilous natural crisis that humanity could, in theory, avert. Yet, astonishingly, those in power appear inactive. This forms the backdrop for Don’t Look Up, a climate change allegory crafted by Adam McKay, known for Anchorman. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence portray Dr. Randall Mindy and Kate Dibiasky, two astronomers who detect a devastating, “planet-killer” comet speeding toward Earth. Their attempts to alert the authorities reveal the shocking difficulty of motivating the government to safeguard its citizens.
The ensemble cast of Don’t Look Up includes a host of A-listers, featuring Meryl Streep as an oblivious president and Timothée Chalamet as a young shoplifter who forms a friendship with Kate. As the impending disaster looms, Dr. Mindy gains celebrity status, while Dibiasky becomes a target of scorn and animosity. The more the public discusses the comet, the more they drift away from taking any action. The narrative strikes a balance between being fantastical, humorous, and alarmingly realistic.
Don’t Look Up is available for streaming on Netflix.
