Trending Now - 800 Pound Gorilla Unveils New Stand-up Comedy Streaming Platform

WHO:

Fast Company - 800 Pound Gorilla Media, co-founded by Ryan Bitzer and Ian Adtkins.

Variety - 800 Pound Gorilla, a stand-up comedy production and distribution house.

WHAT:

Fast Company - 800 Pound Gorilla Media will launch a new streaming service called Gorilla Comedy+ on May 5, 2026.

Fast Company - Gorilla Comedy+ will feature a library of over 250 titles, including new stand-up specials from comedians such as Patton Oswalt, Pete Holmes, Emmy Blotnick, Jourdain Fisher, and Nish Kumar.

Fast Company - Subscriptions for Gorilla Comedy+ will cost $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.

Fast Company - The platform aims to provide a direct relationship with consumers and subscriber-level data on viewing habits.

WHERE:

Fast Company - The service will be available across various devices through a partnership with Cineverse.

WHEN:

Fast Company - Gorilla Comedy+ is set to launch on May 5, 2026.

Fast Company - 800 Pound Gorilla Media was founded in 2016.

WHY:

Fast Company - The goal of Gorilla Comedy+ is to give fans an ultimate stand-up experience while valuing comedians' work.

Fast Company - The company believes that windowing content first on Gorilla Comedy+ will enhance the value of downstream distribution.

HOW:

Fast Company - Gorilla Comedy+ will utilize Cineverse's AI-powered Matchpoint platform for app development and interactive features.

Fast Company - The platform will include features such as tour date integrations and comedian spotlight sections to enhance user engagement.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 17:22 UTC)

800 Pound Gorilla Media, co-founded by Ryan Bitzer and Ian Adtkins, is set to launch a new streaming service called Gorilla Comedy+ May 5th. The platform will feature a library of over 250 titles, including new stand-up specials from popular comedians like Patton Oswalt and Pete Holmes, with subscriptions priced at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. Gorilla Comedy+ aims to enhance the stand-up experience for fans while providing valuable insights into viewing habits through its partnership with Cineverse's AI-powered Matchpoint platform.