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New Year, New Laughs: 10 Hularious Stand-Up Comedy Specials To Catch

by Explore Disney+ Contributor

January 30, 2026

Make a resolution to laugh more in 2026 with Hulu’s top comedy specials

Kick off your next comedy watch with Hularious comedian specials now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.* Make sure you bookmark this article, as we’ll be updating it regularly to keep you up to date on all of the laughs to be had. For even more laugh-out-loud fun, check out our guide on live-action comedies on Disney+.

New Stand-Up Specials On Hulu

Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right

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Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right, Disney+, Hulu

Filmed at Chicago’s legendary United Center, It Ain’t Right is Sebastian Maniscalco in his natural habitat. The special goes all-in on family chaos, aging, and the everyday quirks that get under everyone’s skin, delivered with his one-of-a-kind comedic bite. If you love animated act-outs and observational callouts, this is for you. (Hulu)

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Comedian Spotlight: Sebastian Maniscalco

Sebastian’s official bio calls him “the reigning king of physical comedy,” and we agree. With a two-decade run of arena-level shows built on animated, slice-of-life observations, his act combines stage presence with meticulous, everyday annoyances.

Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years

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Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years, Disney+, Hulu

Bill Burr is a veteran of the game, one of the greatest stand-up comedians working today, and he’s back with Drop Dead Years. This special could be his most personal and introspective hour yet, as he takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice. Nothing is safe from scrutiny. Longtime fans will recognize the direct honesty, and new viewers can jump right in. (Hulu)

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Comedian Spotlight: Bill Burr

Bill Burr’s no-nonsense point of view, precise timing, and fearless crowd-work have made him one of the most quoted comics. He turns everyday frustrations into punchlines, balancing social commentary with personal confessions.

Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts

The image features actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani promoting his stand-up special, Night Thoughts.
Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts, Disney+, Hulu

Out now on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.* Filmed in Chicago, where he got his start, Kumail Nanjiani’s first stand-up in a decade. The new special focuses on anxiety, the perils of buying drugs (pre-legalization), and probably the most important thing: cat medication. You don’t want to miss his comedy comeback. (Hulu)

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Comedian Spotlight: Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani is an Oscar® and Emmy®-nominated writer, critically acclaimed actor, and comedian. He’s making a return to stand-up after 10 years, with his first special since Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male.

More Hulu Stand-Up Comedy Specials To Stream

Jim Gaffigan: The Skinny

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Jim Gaffigan: The Skinny, Disney+, Hulu

This is the first original stand-up special Hulu launched for Hularious and the eleventh special for Jim Gaffigan. Another veteran of the stand-up world, he gives the skinny on everything from appetite suppressants to raising teenagers. This is a tone setter for the Hularious slate. Warm, witty, and highly rewatchable. (Hulu)

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Comedian Spotlight: Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan is a prolific comedian and seven-time Grammy nominee. His observational style is both relatable and accessible.

Ilana Glazer: Human Magic

This is Ilana Glazer in a promotional image for one of her recent stand-up comedy shows. Ilana Glazer: Human Magic, Disney+, Hulu
Ilana Glazer: Human Magic, Disney+, Hulu

This playful, idea-packed hour is built on quick-pivot comedy. Human Magic brings Ilana Glazer’s inventive voice to the stage as a Hulu original, discussing life’s down-and-dirty truths. From painfully awkward high school years to being a stoner mom, her special brings the laughs. (Hulu)

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Comedian Spotlight: Ilana Glazer

A multi-hyphenate performer and writer, Ilana has a knack for turning everyday events into big-laugh sets.

Chris Distefano: It’s Just Unfortunate

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Chris Distefano: It’s Just Unfortunate, Disney+, Hulu

He’s on a mission to be the best father he can be and is trying to act with the right intentions, but the moves he makes aren’t always quite right. This story-driven hour combines personal tales with confident punchlines, like hanging out with your funniest friend. (Hulu)

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Comedian Spotlight: Chris Distefano

A touring stand-up with a devoted fanbase, he’s known for live shows that push forward with confidence and big reactions.

Ralph Barbosa: Planet Bosa

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Ralph Barbosa: Planet Bosa, Disney+, Hulu

In Ralph Barbosa’s second hour-long stand-up special, he shares personal adventures and tales on his experience in dating, keeping it cool in a loud world, working on cars, and his views on what’s going on around us. (Hulu)

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Comedian Spotlight: Ralph Barbosa

Known for his laid-back style and relaxed delivery, Ralph is a standout on the stage with sold-out shows, millions of hits online, and his own comedy specials.

Zarna Garg: Practical People Win

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Zarna Garg: Practical People Win, Disney+, Hulu

In her Hulu debut, Zarna Garg turns Indian-mom wisdom into riotous life advice. She breaks down love, work, and family with a no-nonsense rulebook that somehow gets sillier the firmer it sounds. She takes aim at husbands, kids, in-laws, and anyone else who dares to question her wisdom. (Hulu)

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Comedian Spotlight: Zarna Garg

Zarna Garg channels the confident truth-telling of an Indian mom into modern stand-up. Her voice is practical, playful, and focused on family dynamics.

Atsuko Okatsuka: Father

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Atsuko Okatsuka: Father, Disney+, Hulu

Her fans call her Mother, but in Father, she flips the script. Celebrating career wins while laughing through life’s basics that she’s hilariously neglected (like a seven-year laundry hiatus and learning marriage licenses come before weddings). Prepare for a special filled with hilarious, relatable discoveries. (Hulu)

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Comedian Spotlight: Atsuko Okatsuka

Inventive and joyfully eccentric, Atsuko Okatsuka creates laughs from careful observation and playful self-revelation.

Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers

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Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers, Disney+, Hulu

Smart and easy to stream, Lonely Flowers walks through life’s contradictions with confidence. Roy Wood Jr. explores what happens when connection frays, and how it’s created a world full of rude employees, self-checkout lanes, and people who would rather be alone. You’ll nod, laugh, and think in equal measure. (Hulu)

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Comedian Spotlight: Roy Wood Jr.

Roy Wood Jr. is a precision observer whose stand-up combines social insight with storytelling. As a veteran of topical comedy, he finds the laugh without losing the humanity behind each premise.

Other Stand-Up Specials On Disney+

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