‘The Roast of Kevin Hart’ Cracks Up 13.5 Million Views to Lead Netflix TV List

Jose Alejandro Bastidas· May 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 25 views

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The live comedy special 'The Roast of Kevin Hart' has garnered significant attention, amassing 13.5 million views since its debut on May 10, 2026. The event featured numerous celebrity appearances and was part of Netflix's 'Is a Joke Fest.' Additionally, the animated film 'Swapped' achieved record-breaking viewership for a Netflix animated movie, reaching 80.6 million views in its first two weeks.

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▪'The Roast of Kevin Hart' was viewed 13.5 million times since its release.
▪The special included appearances from stars like Dwayne Johnson and Lizzo.
▪'Swapped' became the highest-viewed Netflix animated movie in its first two weeks with 80.6 million views.

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▪ Kevin Hart Roast Hits 13.5 Million Viewers in One Week on Netflix, Down Slightly From Tom Brady Roast — Variety

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Home > Creative Content > TV Shows ‘The Roast of Kevin Hart’ Cracks Up 13.5 Million Views to Lead Netflix TV List Pro Available to WrapPRO members And “Swapped” claims the highest viewership for any Netflix animated movie in its first two weeks with 80.6 million views Jose Alejandro Bastidas May 19, 2026 @ 12:00 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Kevin Hart is seen onstage during Netflix Is A Joke Festival Presents: The Roast of Kevin Hart at The Kia Forum on May 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix) “The Roast of Kevin Hart” was a ruthless triumph for Netflix. The live comedy special gathered 13.5 million views since debuting May 10 on the streamer.

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