He’s back, baby. That’s right,John Mulaneyis finally back with a new stand-up comedy special. The new special will be released on Netflix starting August 01, 2025. This is Mulaney’s first stand-up comedy special in five years and third Netflix comedy special.
Previously, Mulaney released his breakout specialThe Comeback Kidin 2015 andKid Gorgeousin 2018. The streaming app also premiered Mulaney’s variety specialJohn Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunchin 2019. Mulaney’s long gap between stand-up specials doesn’t mean that the comedian hasn’t been keeping busy, however. In addition to his own work in stand-up comedy and variety specials, Mulaney is also a key part of the hit Netflix animated seriesBig Mouth, which premiered its sixth season last year. Collider chronicled the show’sunique approach to adolescent issues in a recent review.
Mulaney also recently starred as Chip in Disney’s recentChip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangersfilm, which Collider’sRoss Bonaimecalledthe closest thing to a Who Framed Roger Rabbit sequel. And though most of Mulaney’s most recent projects have been in animated projects, he has been hard at work on his upcoming special for some time. HisFrom Scratchtour kicked off in 2022, following a difficult period in his life, in which Mulaney addressed a relapse in his ongoing issues with addiction, as well as a divorce from his wife, who was the subject of both of his previous Netflix comedy specials.
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This Will Be John Mulaney’s First Stand-Up in 5 Years
Since the release ofKid Gorgeousin 2018, a lot has changed for Mulaney. From often complicated realities of addiction, to a public divorce, and becoming a father, there is certainly a lot of ground for Mulaney to cover, and he will most certainly do it with his typical, hilarious style. However, it is not yet known whether any of these drastic life events will figure into his comedy special. Along with the announcement of Mulaney’s new special, images from the upcoming special were also released, showing Mulaney in a spiffy maroon suit, pacing the stage with gusto. The newest special will certainly add to Netflix’s stacked collection of comedy specials, which Colliderrecently ranked.
The new special is directed byAlex Timbersand features music fromDavid Byrne, who was also featured in Mulaney’sJohn Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunchspecial in 2019.John Mulaney: Baby Jwas shot in Boston’s Symphony Hall in February 2023. The special will premiere on Netflix on June 02, 2025. Check out the trailer for Mulaney’sThe Comeback Kidbelow:
