The Most Successful Comedians on Netflix Right Now (2025 Edition)

From Netflix’s trending charts to viral TikToks and global sold-out tours, the most successful comedians on Netflix in 2025 aren’t just making people laugh. They’re redefining what it means to go viral with a microphone. If you’re searching for the top comedians on Netflix 2025 has to offer, this list breaks down who’s dominating the platform right now. You can also browse the full collection of stand-up specials on the Netflix Comedy page.

If you’re looking for the comedians that are actually killing it on Netflix in 2025 — based on streaming data, global buzz, and fan devotion — this is the list. Let’s get into the chart-toppers, record-breakers, and social media darlings currently dominating the Netflix comedy scene.

🎤 1. Taylor Tomlinson

Netflix Specials: Quarter-Life Crisis, Look at You, Have It All (2024)

Tomlinson has become the voice of a generation — relatable, neurotic, hilarious. Her 2024 special Have It All debuted in Netflix’s Top 10 across 12+ countries and hit #1 in Canada and the U.S. during launch week. Her comedy about therapy, relationships, and existential dread resonates with viewers under 40 like no one else.

👀 Bonus Stat: She’s the youngest solo comic to chart three times globally on Netflix — and her new late-night show After Midnight only fuels her momentum.

💥 2. Kevin Hart

Netflix Specials: Irresponsible, Zero F**ks Given, Reality Check (2023)

Kevin Hart remains a powerhouse. His 2023 Netflix special Reality Check stayed in the U.S. Top 10 for three straight weeks and was one of the most-streamed comedy releases of the year. Between his global tours, movie appearances, and comedy docuseries, Hart continues to own every screen he touches.

💡 Netflix Impact: He’s the only comedian on this list with a comedy empire — his HartBeat production arm fuels Netflix content beyond stand-up.

🎭 3. Ricky Gervais

Netflix Specials: Humanity, SuperNature, Armageddon (2024)

Blunt, divisive, and unapologetically dark, Gervais returned with Armageddon, which topped Netflix UK’s charts and trended heavily in North America. His fearless takes on free speech, cancel culture, and death sparked heated discussions — and massive view counts.

📈 Why He’s Still On Top: Gervais’s specials consistently go viral and inspire think pieces — a combo few others can pull off.

🌟 4. Ali Wong

Netflix Specials: Baby Cobra, Hard Knock Wife, Don Wong

Ali Wong’s fame exploded after Beef — and her stand-up specials got a major second wind. Following her Emmy win, Don Wong jumped back into Netflix’s Top 10 in Canada and the U.S. in early 2025. Fans love her brutal honesty about motherhood, relationships, and power dynamics.

🔥 What’s Next: A fourth special is rumored for late 2025, possibly her most personal yet.

🔥 5. Dave Chappelle

Netflix Specials: Sticks & Stones, The Closer, What’s in a Name?

Few names spark as much conversation as Chappelle. Despite (or because of) ongoing controversy, The Closer remains one of Netflix’s most-watched specials in its history. He blends social commentary with razor-sharp storytelling, and fans still show up in droves.

⚖️ Worth Noting: Whether you love or loathe his takes, he’s still shaping the conversation in comedy.

✅ 6. Nate Bargatze

Netflix Specials: The Tennessee Kid, Greatest Average American, Hello World (2023)

Dubbed “America’s Dad of Stand-Up,” Bargatze’s clean humor and Southern charm have made him a streaming star. Hello World reached the Top 3 in both Netflix U.S. and Canada and remains one of the top rewatched specials of 2023–2024.

🎤 Extra Cred: His SNL hosting spot helped launch him into mainstream stardom.

🎤 7. Tom Segura

Netflix Specials: Ball Hog, Sledgehammer, Disgraceful

Tom Segura’s sardonic delivery and cult-fan energy continue to grow. His 2023 special Sledgehammer cracked Netflix’s global Top 10 and drove massive ticket sales on his 2024–2025 world tour. Between that and his viral podcast (Your Mom’s House), he’s everywhere.

📊 Social Surge: Segura clips consistently rack up millions of views on TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

🌈 8. Hannah Gadsby

Netflix Specials: Nanette, Douglas, Something Special

Still one of the most talked-about names in stand-up, Gadsby’s Nanette redefined what a comedy special could be. In 2023, she returned with Something Special, a lighter but still poignant reflection on love and queerness that trended in Australia, Canada, and the UK.

🎟️ Culture Impact: No other comic has merged art, trauma, and laughs quite like her.

📹 9. Bo Burnham

Netflix Specials: Inside, Make Happy, what.

Though Bo hasn’t released a new special since 2021, Inside remains one of Netflix’s most-streamed comedy specials of all time. The music, the anxiety, the existential humour — it still hits in 2025.

🎶 Numbers Talk: Inside has racked up over 70 million combined views across Netflix and YouTube.

🧢 10. Katt Williams

Netflix Specials: World War III, Great America

Unfiltered and explosive, Katt Williams is a social media legend. World War III blew up on Netflix and trended across TikTok and Twitter for weeks. He’s teasing a follow-up special later this year — and fans are ready.

🧨 What’s Hot: Clips from his special consistently land on “most shared” lists across Black Twitter and Instagram Reels.

🏅 Comedians on Netflix 2025 – Honourable Mentions

• Ronny Chieng – Satirical, sharp, and rising fast

• Trevor Noah – Still a global icon with a massive fan base

• Shane Gillis – Controversial but gaining fast traction

• Michelle Buteau – Crowd-favourite, Netflix host, and stand-up star

🎭 Comedyville Connection

Did you know some of these stars started their careers in small clubs, just like Comedyville in Montreal? You never know when the next Netflix headliner might be grabbing the mic at your local show.

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Post by Eddie Case, exclusively for Comedyville.ca, All rights reserved.
Comedyville is a Comedy Club located in Downtown Montreal.