Top Zach Galifianakis Movies by Box Office and Awards
The highest-grossing Zach Galifianakis films include The Hangover Part II, which earned approximately $586 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo, and The Hangover, which grossed around $467 million globally. The Hangover Part III earned roughly $362 million worldwide. These films were produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, with distribution handled by Warner Bros. Pictures domestically and internationally. Galifianakis received multiple award nominations for these roles, including MTV Movie Awards and Teen Choice Awards for his portrayal of Alan Garner. The Hangover franchise remains the most commercially successful Zach Galifianakis movies to date, with the first three installments collectively surpassing $1.4 billion in global box office receipts. Forbes reported the franchise's enduring box office performance.
The Hangover won the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for the ensemble cast, and the film holds a 79% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 250 reviews. The Hangover Part II received a 34% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, while The Hangover Part III holds a 17% critics score. Audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes remain above 70% for all three films, reflecting strong mainstream appeal. The films were directed by Todd Phillips and written by Phillips, Jon Lucas, and Scott Moore. The first Hangover film was released in 2009, with sequels following in 2011 and 2013. The franchise generated significant ancillary revenue through home video sales and streaming licensing, with the films consistently ranking among the top comedy titles on major platforms.
Critically Acclaimed Zach Galifianakis Films
Among the best-reviewed Zach Galifianakis movies, Due Date (2010) holds a 69% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and earned $211 million worldwide. The film was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and directed by Todd Phillips, co-starring Robert Downey Jr. Due Date received a nomination for the People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Movie. Galifianakis earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role in the independent film Birdman (2014), which was produced by Regency Enterprises and distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures. Birdman won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and grossed over $42 million on a $18 million budget.
Other notable critically acclaimed titles include The Campaign (2012), which holds a 65% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed $104 million worldwide, and The Lego Batman Movie (2017), which earned a 90% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed $311 million globally. The Lego Batman Movie was produced by Warner Animation Group and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Galifianakis voiced the Joker in The Lego Batman Movie, a role that expanded his voice acting portfolio. Rotten Tomatoes lists The Lego Batman Movie as one of the highest-rated animated films of 2017. He also starred in the independent drama Chef (2014), which holds a 87% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed $45 million worldwide.
Streaming Availability and Recent Zach Galifianakis Projects
As of the latest available data, the most popular Zach Galifianakis movies are available on major streaming platforms including Max (formerly HBO Max), Netflix,