The Funniest Stand-Up Specials to Watch in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a legendary year for stand-up comedy. From household names with arena-filling energy to low-key legends who keep it sharp and personal, this year’s specials have something for every comedy fan. Whether you’re watching from your couch or getting inspired to catch a live show at Comedyville in Montreal, here are the 10 funniest stand-up specials you need to check out in 2025:
1. Kevin Hart – Reality Check 2
Hart returns with a firestorm of energy, fresh material, and a new perspective on fame, fatherhood, and fitness obsessions. It’s fast-paced, brutally honest, and packed with punchlines. Streaming on Netflix.
2. Ali Wong – Dragon Energy
Raw, raunchy, and relatable as ever, Wong dives into single motherhood, aging, and dating younger men. A comedy clinic in timing and voice. Available on Amazon Prime.
3. Tom Segura – Come Together’
Touring globally and bringing out universal awkwardness, Segura’s special is a blend of subtle savagery and classic storytelling. He’s laid-back but lethal. Catch it on Netflix.
4. Ricky Gervais – Armageddon II
As fearless as ever, Gervais goes dark, sharp, and unapologetic. Whether you laugh, wince, or both, this is one of the most talked-about specials of the year. On Netflix.
5. Sebastian Maniscalco – Nobody Listens
He yells, struts, and mimics the chaos of everyday life like no one else. Maniscalco’s animated take on rude behaviour, parenting, and the gym is classic gold. On HBO Max.
6. Trevor Noah – Passport Control
Clever, multilingual, and globally aware, Noah’s latest special blends political insight and family stories with effortless charm. Taped in multiple countries. Watch it on Netflix.
7. Dave Chappelle – Selective Outrage 2
Never shy, always sharp. Chappelle delivers more social commentary wrapped in layers of irony and wit. This one will have people talking (again). Exclusively on Netflix.
8. Amy Schumer – Overdue
Schumer is back with baby stories, hormonal honesty, and her signature mix of brash and vulnerable. A laugh-out-loud hour for the unapologetically unfiltered. Available on HBO Max.
9. Andrew Schulz – Crowd Killer
The king of crowd work returns with a new special mixing spontaneous riffing with razor-sharp bits. It’s unfiltered, unpredictable, and very online. Self-released on YouTube.
10. Nate Bargatze – Clean Slate
Dry, southern, and subtly brilliant. Bargatze’s new material is perfect for family laughs without sacrificing cleverness. A rare talent. Streaming on Netflix.
Want More Laughs?
If this list has you fired up, why not experience stand-up comedy live? Comedyville in Montreal hosts hilarious comics every weekend — the next Kevin Hart or Ali Wong might be testing out their new material here. Grab your tickets at comedyville.com and be part of the next big thing in comedy.
Stay laughing, Montreal!
Post by Eddie Case, exclusively for Comedyville.ca, All rights reserved.
Comedyville is a Comedy Club located in Downtown Montreal.
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