Netflix streams Kevin Hart roast to close comedy festival
Netflix hosted a live comedy roast of Kevin Hart featuring Shane Gillis, Tom Brady, and The Rock, as the finale of its 2026 Netflix Is A Joke Fest. This event was streamed live on Netflix.
Key Takeaways
- The roast featured Kevin Hart, Shane Gillis, Tom Brady, and The Rock.
- Netflix streamed the event live on its platform.
- The roast was the finale of the 2026 Netflix Is A Joke Fest.
Why It Matters
Netflix used live streaming for a high-profile comedy event, giving the platform another example of real-time programming outside its standard on-demand catalog. The finale of Netflix Is A Joke Fest also shows how the company is using its own franchise events to package live entertainment around recognizable talent. What to watch next is whether Netflix continues to place festival finales or other marquee specials on a live stream rather than only as post-event titles.
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