Kevin Hart continues to prove his versatility as an entertainment mogul, bringing 'Cold as Balls' back for fans who couldn't get enough of the ice-bath interview format. The live filming at Fanatics Fest adds an exciting interactive element that elevates the viewing experience.
Sources close to production say Hart insisted on keeping the brutal cold temperature despite crew concerns about guest comfort and technical difficulties with condensation on cameras during longer interviews.
Six new episodes will debut on Netflix later summer 2026. Filming is happening live at Fanatics Fest in New York City this week, July 15-16, 2026. Confirmed guests include tennis legend Serena Williams and NFL star Rob Gronkowski.
Hart's willingness to suffer alongside his interview subjects has always been the show's secret weapon—it's hard for a celebrity to maintain their polished persona when they're shivering through talking points.
Kevin Hart is back in freezing territory. The comedian's ice-bath interview series "Cold as Balls" is returning to Netflix with six all-new episodes, Variety reports exclusively. Production kicks off this week with live filming at Fanatics Fest in New York City, bringing the brutally cold format directly to audiences in person before it drops on the streaming giant later this summer.
The premise has always been simple but brutal: Hart sits across from high-profile guests while both parties are submerged in ice water. The physical discomfort creates an unexpected intimacy that tends to loosen tongues and generate authentic moments—exactly what Netflix's algorithm loves to devour. "You can't hide behind a stage when you're trying not to shiver," Hart has said about the format in previous interviews.
The guest list for these new episodes reads like a who's-who of sports royalty and crossover talent. Tennis icon Serena Williams is confirmed, along with NFL legend Rob Gronkowski. The announcement suggests additional big names are still under wraps, which means Netflix likely has some surprise reveals queued up for marketing purposes down the line.
Fanatics Fest attendees will get first dibs on being part of the live studio audience—assuming they can handle watching others freeze while asking about legacy and championship rings. This isn't Hart's first rodeo with the streaming giant, but it does mark a significant moment for the comedian's production company, Hartbeat Productions. The move to Netflix represents a homecoming of sorts—the platform originally launched "Cold as Balls" years ago before the show had brief stints elsewhere.
Bringing it back to Netflix signals confidence from both parties that the format still has legs and that audiences haven't tired of watching celebrities pretend they're not freezing. For Hart, whose comedy career has expanded into acting, producing, and hosting across multiple platforms, "Cold as Balls" remains his most unpredictable creative venture. There's no script, no safety net—just ice water, celebrity candidness, and whatever chaos emerges when famous people can't hide behind their usual talking points. Six episodes drop later this summer on Netflix.
