Movies About Black Joy

From Directors: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, starring Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali
Rated PG

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is an animated superhero film directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman. It follows the story of Miles Morales, a teenage boy from Brooklyn who discovers that he has the powers of a Spider-Man. After encountering other Spider-Men from alternate dimensions, Miles learns to use his powers to protect his city and become a hero. Along the way, he meets allies such as Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and Spider-Ham, and must confront foes such as Kingpin and the Prowler. With the help of these newfound friends and his own determination, Miles must harness the power of the Spider-Verse in order to save the world from destruction.

From Directors: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, starring Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Buddy Duress
Rated R

From Ryan Coogler, starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira
Rated PG-13

From John Landis, starring Eddie Murphy, Paul Bates, Garcelle Beauvais, Feather
Rated R

From Steven Caple Jr., starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad
Rated PG-13

From George Tillman Jr., starring Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach
Rated R

From Neil Burger, starring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman, Aja Naomi King
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Nick Bruno, Troy Quane, starring Rachel Brosnahan, Jarrett Bruno, Claire Crosby, Toru Uchikado
Rated PG

From Jon Favreau, starring Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Rated PG

From Keenen Ivory Wayans, starring Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bernie Casey, Antonio Fargas, Steve James
Rated R

From Sacha Jenkins, starring Damon Dash, Alexander Dominguez, Daymond John, Karl Kani
Rated Not Rated

From Directors: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah, starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig
Rated R

From Chris Renaud, starring Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Lake Bell
Rated PG

From Joe Pytka, starring Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Manner Washington
Rated PG

From Nisha Ganatra, starring Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Bill Pullman
Rated PG-13

From Tim Story, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, Richard Roundtree, Regina Hall
Rated R

From Rawson Marshall Thurber, starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Danielle Nicolet, Amy Ryan
Rated PG-13

From Nick Castle, starring Damon Wayans, Michael Ironside, Bam Bam Bigelow, Joseph Blaire
Rated PG-13

From Tim Story, starring Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Tika Sumpter, John Leguizamo
Rated PG-13

From Alan Metter, starring Richard Pryor, Beverly Todd, Stacey Dash, Raphael Harris
Rated R

From Peyton Reed, starring Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, Gabrielle Union
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, Rob Letterman, starring Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger, Angelina Jolie
Rated PG

From Richard Donner, starring Richard Pryor, Jackie Gleason, Ned Beatty, Scott Schwartz
Rated PG

From Malcolm D. Lee, starring Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Rob Riggle, Romany Malco
Rated PG-13

From Steve Carr, starring Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, Anjelica Huston, Steve Zahn
Rated PG