Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart draws 13.5M views, featuring The Rock, Tom Brady, Lizzo, and more in a star-studded live comedy event.
- May 20, 2026
AceShowbiz - The live comedy event The Roast of Kevin Hart became a major success for Netflix, amassing 13.5 million views since its debut on May 10. This special placed the actor and comedian Kevin Hart in the spotlight as a lineup of stars took turns playfully roasting his career and legacy.
The event featured comedians and celebrities including Sheryl Underwood, Chelsea Handler, Jeff Ross, Pete Davidson, Draymond Green, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Regina Hall. Additional appearances by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Teyana Taylor, Tom Brady, Lizzo, Venus and Serena Williams, and Katt Williams added star power to the special.
The roast was hosted by Shane Gillis and streamed live from the Kia Forum in Inglewood. It was part of Netflix’s comedy festival, Netflix Is a Joke Fest, further solidifying the streamer’s commitment to comedy programming.
In Netflix’s movie rankings, the animated feature Swapped, starring Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan, continued its strong performance. The film drew 26.4 million views this past week and has now accumulated a total of 80.6 million views over two weeks, making it the most-watched Netflix animated movie in its first fortnight.
Swapped tells the story of Ollie (voiced by Jordan), a chipmunk-like pookoo who must avoid the bird-like javans, including Ivy (voiced by Juno Temple). When Ollie and Ivy accidentally swap species, they must navigate each other’s worlds and collaborate to protect their magical forest.
On the TV front besides Kevin Hart’s roast, the drama series Remarkably Bright Creatures, featuring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman, ranked second with 20.3 million views. The true crime documentary The Crash came in third, attracting 11.7 million viewers.
Other notable Netflix TV debuts included Courtney A. Kemp’s new drama Nemesis, which secured third place with 7.1 million views. Season 2 of Worst Ex Ever earned the second spot with 8.1 million views, while the dating competition series Perfect Match returned for its fourth season, drawing 2.3 million viewers.
For a complete look at Netflix’s current rankings, visit top10.netflix.com.
