12 Hularious Stand-Up Comedy Specials Raising The Bar Right Now
by Explore Disney+ Contributor
Revised: May 15, 2026
Meet the comedians making a mark on Hulu, with new releases and fan-favorite sets packed with laughs and unexpected turns
Kick off your next comedy watch with Hularious specials now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.* Expect bold perspectives, sharp takes on pop culture, and comedians who never lose the room. Bookmark this article because we’ll be updating it regularly with must-watch picks as they come to streaming. For more laughs galore, check out our guide to rom-coms worth streaming on Disney+.
New Stand-Up Specials On Hulu
Lisa Ann Walter: It Was An Accident
Lisa Ann Walter gets personal in her first streaming stand-up special, reflecting on aging and family life through the lens of a career that’s had its share of twists. The setting is intimate, and Lisa Ann uses the closeness to turn deeply honest anecdotes into laughs in this candidly funny hour. For a closer look at Lisa Ann Walter: It Was an Accident, read our full guide. (Hulu)
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Comedian Spotlight: Lisa Ann Walter
For more than three decades, Walter has developed a personal and instantly likable comedic voice. After memorable roles in The Parent Trap and Abbott Elementary, she brings the same honesty to her Hularious special. We were lucky enough to do an interview with Lisa Ann Walter and talk about her special, life, and how it all comes together, somehow.
Nikki Glaser: Good Girl
In Good Girl, Nikki Glaser says the things most people would keep to themselves, taking on aging in public and the pressure to stay desirable when fame turns every insecurity into content. Her honesty gives the special bite, and she knows exactly when to spin discomfort into a laugh. (Hulu)
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Comedian Spotlight: Nikki Glaser
Glaser’s stand-up runs on candor and sheer nerve. She turns beauty standards, fame, and the exhausting business of being perceived into hilarious comedy material. Good Girl follows her turn as host of the 83rd Golden Globes.
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Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right
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
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
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.
Jim Gaffigan: The Skinny
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 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
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
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
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
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
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+
Trey Kennedy: Grow Up (Hulu)
Kyle Kinane: Dirt Nap (Hulu)
Nigel Ng: The HAIYAA Special (Hulu)
Jessica Kirson: I’m The Man (Hulu)
Andrew Fantino: White Noise (Hulu)
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