Jamie Foxx is returning to stand-up with Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, a new Hulu comedy special scheduled to premiere on October 7, 2026.
Hulu’s official release schedule lists the project as a Hulu Original. The special is part of the streamer’s Hularious comedy lineup and marks Foxx’s latest major release after his 2024 Netflix event What Had Happened Was….
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Jamie Foxx brings comedy back to streaming
The upcoming special is expected to draw on Foxx’s long career as a comedian, actor, singer and television host. Promotional material describes the project as a personal comedy performance focused on self-care and personal growth.
Foxx has also said the special was filmed in Oakland and will combine jokes, stories and music. His daughter Anelise Foxx is set to appear with a guitar, adding a family element to the performance, according to Foxx’s announcement.
Hulu has not publicly provided a runtime in the material currently available, and the streamer’s schedule does not list a Canadian platform or release arrangement. The confirmed schedule is for Hulu’s October 7 release in the United States.
A follow-up to Foxx’s Netflix comeback special
The Hulu release follows Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…, which Netflix describes as Foxx’s return to the stage after his 2023 hospitalization. In that performance, he addressed his recovery through comedy and personal reflection.
That Netflix special represented Foxx’s first extended public comedy performance after the medical emergency. The new project suggests that stand-up remains an important part of his work as he continues moving between film, television, music and live performance.
What viewers need to know
| Item | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself |
| Platform | Hulu |
| Release date | October 7, 2026 |
| Format | Hulu Original comedy special |
| Filming location | Oakland, according to Foxx’s announcement |
For American viewers, Hulu’s schedule identifies October 7 as the release date. Eligible bundle subscribers may also access Hulu programming through Hulu on Disney+, depending on their subscription arrangement.
Foxx is also scheduled to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the week of September 21, with the appearance tied to promotion for the new special, according to a report on the appearance.
Additional details about international availability, the runtime and any guest performers had not been confirmed in the official schedule reviewed for this report.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Jamie Foxx’s new comedy special premiere?
Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself is scheduled to premiere on Hulu on October 7, 2026.
Where can viewers watch Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself?
The special is listed as a Hulu Original. Hulu has not confirmed a separate Canadian release arrangement in the official schedule reviewed.
What is Jamie Foxx’s new special about?
The performance is described as a personal comedy event involving jokes, stories, music and themes of self-care and personal growth.
Was Jamie Foxx’s daughter involved in the special?
Foxx has said his daughter Anelise Foxx appears in the performance and plays guitar.
Is this Jamie Foxx’s first comedy special since his medical emergency?
No. It follows his 2024 Netflix special What Had Happened Was…, which addressed his return to the stage after his 2023 hospitalization.
Fact-Checked: Key release details were checked against Hulu’s official schedule, with background details compared against Netflix and Disney-owned platform information.
Disclaimer: Streaming availability, subscription access and international release details may vary by region and could change before the premiere date.