Shawn Thomas

Baby Invasion (2024) is one of those wild rides you don’t really see coming. Directed by Shawn Thomas, the movie throws you straight into the chaos from the very first scene—think diapers, sippy cups, and a whole lot of mayhem. It’s not your typical comedy. Instead of the usual “babies are cute, babies giggle” stuff, this film goes full throttle with a bunch of infants who somehow end up running the show when a sleepy suburban neighborhood gets flipped upside down. There’s this group of adults who can barely keep it together, and then these babies, somehow, are orchestrating the kind of shenanigans you’d expect from a middle school prank war. The parents? Totally clueless, running around like headless chickens, trying to figure out how their lives spiraled into full-blown chaos. And it’s not just goofy slapstick comedy—there’s some surprisingly sharp dialogue, a few jokes that will fly right over kids’ heads and land squarely with adults, and even a bit of heart tucked in between all the madness. The cast really leans into the absurdity, with facial expressions that say, “I did not sign up for this.” By the time the credits roll, you’re left wondering if you want kids or if you need a nap. Honestly, it’s the kind of movie you watch with friends just to see who laughs hardest at the insanity. Shawn Thomas totally leans into the ridiculousness, and you can tell everyone had a blast making it.