Joel McHale: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 31
- on screen
- 2011–2026
- box office
- $548M
- average score
- 63
- Born
- November 20, 1971 (age 54)
- Birthplace
- Rome, Italy
- Full name
- Joel Edward McHale
- Citizenship
- American, Canadian
- Occupations
- Actor, comedian, television presenter
- Years active
- 1996-present
- Spouses
- Sarah Williams
- Children
- 2
The Best Joel McHale Movies
The highest-rated films Joel McHale is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox (2025) scores highest, at 88. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 88 Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox 2025 · James Bunratty -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge 2020 · Johnny Cage (voice) -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Psych 2: Lassie Come Home 2020 · Lassiter's Father -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge 2020 · Johnny Cage (voice) -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Stop! That! Train! 2026 · Male Passenger 2 -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Assassination Nation 2018 · Nick Mathers
Joel McHale's Career in Numbers
Joel McHale's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Joel McHale works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011) to Scream 7 (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
Joel McHale Movies by Decade
- 2010s 8
- 2020s 18
The 2020s were Joel McHale's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Joel McHale Movies by Genre
- Action 8
- Comedy 7
- Drama 3
- Horror 1
- Fantasy 1
- Animation 1
- Adventure 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Crime 1
- Thriller 1
Action is the genre Joel McHale has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of comedy (7).
Joel McHale Career Milestones
- First film
- Spy Kids: All the Time in the World 2011
- Biggest box office hit
- Scream 7 $208M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox Movie Echo Score 88
- Newest film
- Scream 7 2026
Joel McHale Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Joel McHale is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Joel McHale Movies as an Actor
26- 2026 Stop! That! Train! as Male Passenger 2 · Action Worldwide box office: $4.49M Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2026
Scream 7 as Mark Evans · Horror Worldwide box office: $208M Movie Echo Score: 20 - 2025 Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox as James Bunratty · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 88
- 2025
California King Comedy - 2024
Parachute as Jamie · Drama Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2023
It's a Wonderful Knife as David Carruthers · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.3M Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2023
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match as Johnny Cage (voice) · Fantasy Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2023
Office Race as Spencer · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 49 - 2023
The Seven Faces of Jane as Michael · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.1K Movie Echo Score: 59 - 2022
I Am Phenomenal as Bill Winger · Comedy - 2021
Queenpins as Rick · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.28M Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2021
Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms as Johnny Cage (voice) · Animation Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2021
Dog Gone Trouble as Norbert · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2021
Happily as Tom · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2020 Psych 2: Lassie Come Home as Lassiter's Father · Crime Worldwide box office: $62.4K Movie Echo Score: 77
- 2020
Becky as Jeff · Action Worldwide box office: $1.05M Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2020 Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge as Johnny Cage (voice) · Action Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2020 Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge as Johnny Cage (voice) · Action Movie Echo Score: 73
- 2019
Dark Harbor as Greg · Thriller - 2018 Assassination Nation as Nick Mathers · Action Worldwide box office: $2.58M Movie Echo Score: 70
- 2018
The Happytime Murders as Agent Campbell · Action Worldwide box office: $27.5M Movie Echo Score: 37 - 2016
The Human Face of Big Data as Narrator · Documentary - 2015
Adult Beginners Drama Worldwide box office: $109K - 2014
Deliver Us From Evil Action Worldwide box office: $87.9M - 2014
Blended Comedy Worldwide box office: $128M - 2011
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World Action Worldwide box office: $85.6M
Joel McHale in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Joel McHale?
Joel McHale was born in Rome, Italy in 1971 and is 54 years old. Credited on films since 2011, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Joel Edward McHale, born on November 20, 1971, is an American-Canadian actor, comedian, and television presenter known for his exceptional talent and versatility. He first shot to fame as the host of The Soup from 2004 to 2015, tickling the audience's funny bones with his unique blend of humor and wit. In addition to hosting, his portrayal of Jeffrey 'Jeff' Winger on the NBC sitcom Community from 2009 to 2015 further validated his acting prowess. His film credits include notable roles in Spider-Man 2, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, Ted, and The Happytime Murders.
Apart from his hosting and acting stints, McHale can also be recognized for his involvement in several other projects. He starred in the CBS sitcom The Great Indoors from 2016 to 2017, led a reboot of Card Sharks from 2019 to 2021, and is known for his portrayal of superhero Starman on Stargirl from 2020 to 2022. McHale continues to be active in the industry with a lead role in the Fox comedy series Animal Control (2023–present). His voice work includes roles in Lego Dimensions and Fortnite. McHale was born in Rome, Italy, to parents Jack McHale and Laurie. His father worked as the dean of students at Loyola University's Rome Center. McHale is of Irish and Norwegian descent, raised Catholic, and spent his early years living in different places, including Mercer Island, Washington, and Haddonfield, New Jersey.
Who Joel McHale Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Joel McHale shares the most films with. Grey DeLisle comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Fred Tatasciore (3).
Joel McHale: Questions & Answers
How many movies Joel McHale has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Joel McHale been in?
Joel McHale is credited on 31 films, from 2011 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Joel McHale's highest-grossing movie?
Scream 7 (2026) is Joel McHale's biggest box office hit, with $208M worldwide, ahead of Blended (2014) ($128M). Across every film with box office figures, Joel McHale's movies have made $548M.
Joel McHale's biggest hits What is the best Joel McHale movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Joel McHale's best-rated film is Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox (2025) with a score of 88, followed by Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge (2020) (78).
Best Joel McHale movies, ranked How old is Joel McHale?
Joel McHale is 54 years old, born on November 20, 1971 in Rome, Italy.
What is Joel McHale's newest movie?
The most recent film on Joel McHale's filmography is Stop! That! Train! (2026), in the role of Male Passenger 2.
Who does Joel McHale work with most often?
Joel McHale shares the most films with Grey DeLisle (4 films), Fred Tatasciore (3 films) and Jennifer Carpenter (3 films).
The Best Joel McHale Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 31 credits.
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