It’s time to pull out your rubber chickens and haunted ventriloquist dummies because Netflix has just announced a whole host of new comedy specials set to stream on the app following theNetflix is A Joke: The Festival, which recently took place in Los Angeles. The specials will be released over the course of several weeks on the app.
First up we haveThe Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up,which premieres on July 24, 2025. This cumulative special will celebrate some of comedy’s greatest performers who are no longer with us.John Mulaneywill honorRobin Williams,Dave Chappellewill honorRichard Pryor,Chelsea Handlerwill honorJoan Rivers, andJon StewarthonorsGeorge Carlin.
On June 6,Bill Burrwill showcase a set of curated stand-up performances inBill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill.That’s My Time with David Letterman,will release on June 7 and 12, six episodes. Each episode will spotlight a comedian and will include a five-minute stand-up set and a conversation withDavid Letterman.Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration,premieres on June 9,and will be the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ comics in history.A Tribute to Bob Sagetwill be a celebration of Saget’s life and comedy set to be released on June 10.
We’ll also seeAmy Schumer’s Parental Advisory,premiering June 11, which will showcase stand-ups curated by Schumer.Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends, will be a multi-comic special curated and hosted by Davidson hitting the platform on June 13.Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Livepremieres June 14, with Fonda and Tomlin introducing an all-female lineup of comedians.Snoop Dogg’s F*cn Around Comedy Special, premieres June 16. The special will feature original stand-up comedy from Snoop and sets from other legendary black comedians that performed at the festival.
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Finally, a highlight reel titledBest of the Festivalwill hit the streamer on June 23 with the best moments from the 11-day event.
We should be able to expect teasers and trailers for these specials soon, as well as more information on other upcoming comedy events coming to the streamer such asGabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias' record-breaking performance in front of a packed Dodger Stadium. TheNetflix is A Joke: The Festivalfeatured 295 shows with 336 comedians performing at over 35+ venues across Los Angeles, from the legendary Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory to the Dodgers Stadium, and many more.
