If you’re like me, then you would have been proven wrong or severely let down by too many of 2025’s stand-up comedy specials. Which made those who did step up this year stand out that much more. I’ve reviewed more than 50 specials for Decider this year,

With young people increasingly fixated on social media, YouTube and short-form video, 2025 might be the year that studios panicked about the state of the film industry. But despite the palpable fear wafting from Hollywood, filmmakers churned out an impressive mix of laugh-oriented films, including rom-coms and dark, surreal comedies.

The best comedy shows to see in 2026 - The unmissable comedy tours you really should book now or risk missing out on big laughs this coming year

We highlight the best Apple TV comedy shows, including the sports series Ted Lasso, the critical darling Shrinking, and the Emmy-winning The Studio.

Bradley Cooper cast real stand-up comedians Chloe Radcliffe and Jordan Jensen from NYC's iconic Comedy Cellar to ensure the film captured authentic comedy scene dynamics.

Tiffany Haddish posted a video on Instagram on Dec. 22 of herself being surprised by her social worker, Coleta Lewis, who was in the audience at her recent stand-up show

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Twins is heading to Netflix next month — and it remains the most financially successful film of his legendary career.

The Scranton Comedy Club aims to make the 300 block of Adams Avenue downtown its new home. The comedy club has plans underway to occupy the second floor of a former Scranton

Bill Murray (L) and Sebastian Maniscalco are two of the biggest comedians on tour in 2026. Funny has evolved a lot in the past decade. These days, most comedy fans catch their favorite performers online, whether that be through quick-hit Instagram Reels, inside joke-heavy podcasts or punchyYouTube specials that are free from network interference.

Katherine Ryan alleges that Comedy Central stopped her making jokes about Russell Brand during the recording of 'Roast Battle.'

The best comedy shows to see in 2026 - The unmissable comedy tours you really should book now or risk missing out on big laughs this coming year