Kevin Hart roast airs live on Netflix May 10, Shane Gillis hosts at LA’s Kia Forum

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• The Tables Have Turned: Kevin Hart Goes From Roaster to Roastee
• Shane Gillis Takes the Helm as Roastmaster
• Netflix Is a Joke Fest Takes Over Los Angeles
• How to Watch Hart Get Cooked Live on Netflix
• Will Kevin Hart’s Roast Become Comedy’s Biggest Cultural Moment?
• What to Expect: Comedy Without Mercy on Netflix May 10
  • Sources

Kevin Hart is about to experience what it’s like to be on the receiving end of comedy’s sharpest roasters. The streaming event goes live on Netflix May 10 at 5 PM PT, marking a career turning point for the legendary comedian who relentlessly roasts everyone else.

The Tables Have Turned: Kevin Hart Goes From Roaster to Roastee

Kevin Hart dominated comedy for years by hosting high-profile roasts, including The Roast of Tom Brady in 2024. Now, the tables are turning spectacularly. The comedian will surrender the mic to an arena full of comedians who have been waiting for their moment. Shane Gillis, known for walking the tightrope between brutal and hilarious, will guide the evening as roastmaster. Hart faces what Netflix promises will be a “raw and ruthless night of live laughs.”

This is payback season for every peer Hart has skewered on stage over his career. The Kia Forum‘s arena will be packed with comedians ready to unleash jokes without mercy.

Shane Gillis Takes the Helm as Roastmaster

Shane Gillis brings serious credentials to the hosting role. The stand-up comic, actor, and writer from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, has built a reputation for fearless comedy that never pulls punches. Gillis has no strangers to navigating controversial humor. His ability to find comedy gold in uncomfortable situations makes him the perfect choice to guide this spectacle. He’ll oversee the entire evening as roastmaster, introducing each comic and keeping the energy high.

Gillis recently performed at the same festival with his own stand-up show, Shane Gillis and Friends, solidifying his place as one of comedy’s hottest commodities right now.

Netflix Is a Joke Fest Takes Over Los Angeles

The Roast of Kevin Hart is part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026, an unprecedented comedy event spanning May 4-10. The festival features over 350 shows across 45+ venues in Los Angeles, making it the largest comedy event in history. The lineup includes over 500 artists and everything from stand-up performances to podcast recordings to live Netflix special tapings. This weeklong celebration positions Los Angeles as the comedy capital of the world during the fest.

Detail	Information
Event Name	The Roast of Kevin Hart
Host	Shane Gillis
Air Date	Sunday, May 10, 2026
Start Time	5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET

How to Watch Hart Get Cooked Live on Netflix

Netflix subscribers can stream the entire roast live on the platform on May 10. The event streams globally at 5 p.m. PT and 8 p.m. ET. Unlike traditional recorded specials, this broadcast happens in real time, meaning viewers will experience every moment, every punchline, and every reaction as it unfolds. The Kia Forum in Inglewood, California will be the epicenter of the comedy action, with celebrities and comedians filling the seats. Tickets for attendees are available through Ticketmaster and the Netflix Is a Joke Fest website.

For comedy fans who can’t attend in person, the livestream provides front-row access to what promises to be one of the biggest comedy events of the year. Hart’s status as a global comedy icon means this moment will reach millions of viewers simultaneously.

Will Kevin Hart’s Roast Become Comedy’s Biggest Cultural Moment?

Hart has built his career on his ability to take a hit and bounce back with humor. But this time, he won’t have the benefit of controlling the narrative from behind the microphone. The pressure is on the other comedians to deliver jokes sharp enough to match Hart’s legendary roasting skills. Given that Hart has hosted high-profile roasts before, many are wondering which comedians will bring the material that makes this event unforgettable.

What makes this roast different from traditional comedy shows is that it combines live performance, major celebrity attendance, and the unpredictability of real-time streaming. The Netflix Is a Joke Fest has already made waves throughout Los Angeles with performances from comedy’s biggest names. Will this roast become the festival’s defining moment, the one people remember for years to come?

“Kevin Hart is in the hot seat and ready for all the smoke as roastmaster Shane Gillis hosts a raw and ruthless night of live laughs.”

— Netflix, Official Description

What to Expect: Comedy Without Mercy on Netflix May 10

Based on Netflix’s promise of “raw and ruthless” comedy, viewers should expect no holds barred roasting. Hart has spent decades making fun of others, and now the comedy community gets its collective turn. Shane Gillis as roastmaster ensures the tone stays hilarious rather than hostile, though the jokes will clearly be designed to get under Hart’s skin in the best way possible. This is appointment television for comedy fans who want to see one of the industry’s most successful comedians get his due.

Mark your calendars for May 10 at 5 PM PT and prepare for an evening of comedy history being made live on Netflix. The Roast of Kevin Hart is poised to deliver the kind of unexpected, unfiltered moments that only live television can provide.

Sources

• Netflix Tudum – Official details about The Roast of Kevin Hart airdate, time, and lineup information
• Netflix Is a Joke Fest Official Site – Festival details and venue information for the Kia Forum event
• Ticketmaster – Event ticketing and venue confirmation