Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip

Right now you can watch Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 84 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Thom Nemer sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Eleven-year-old Alexander and his family embark on a dream Spring Break vacation to Mexico City only to have all their plans go terribly wrong when they discover a cursed idol. Thom Nemer and Eva Longoria lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2025. What keeps Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Thom Nemer's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.