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Kevin Hart Netflix comedy tops global charts
Entities: Kevin Hart · Netflix · 72 Hours · Tim Story · Miami
Overview
Netflix released the R‑rated comedy *72 Hours* on 24 July 2026, starring Kevin Hart as a 40‑year‑old advertising executive mistakenly added to a Miami bachelor‑party group chat. Directed by Tim Story and written by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, the film features an expanded ensemble that includes Teyana Taylor, Marcello Hernández, Mason Gooding, Ben Marshall and a surprise cameo by Katt Williams.
Critical response was mixed from the start. Early Rotten Tomatoes scores showed about 14 % approval from press and roughly half‑way audience ratings, later settling near 52 % as viewer sentiment clarified. Reviewers praised Hart’s charisma and the supporting cast’s chemistry, while many criticized recycled jokes and uneven pacing. IMDb recorded a 5.4 rating.
Despite lukewarm reviews, the movie surged on Netflix’s charts. Within 48 hours it claimed the #1 spot on the platform’s global Top 10, logging more than 22 million streams worldwide between 20 and 26 July and topping regional charts in the United States, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Hungary and other markets. By the end of July, strong streaming performance persisted in Latin America, notably in Argentina and Ecuador, keeping the title among the most‑watched releases.
The rapid rise kept Hart in the public eye as he discussed personal topics—including his height, past relationships and a recent cheating admission—in contemporaneous profiles.
Timeline
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1 day ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesKevin Hart's Netflix Comedy '72 Hours' Draws Mixed ReactionsNetflix’s comedy *72 Hours* starring Kevin Hart became a streaming hit but earned mixed reviews, with low Rotten Tomatoes scores and modest IMDb rating, yet strong viewership in Argentina and Ecuador.
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4 days ago
[CULTURE] 6 sourcesKevin Hart's '72 Hours' Tops Global Netflix ChartsKevin Hart’s new Netflix comedy ‘72 Hours’ hit #1 globally, logging over 22 million streams in its first week amid mixed reviews.
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6 days ago
[CULTURE] 8 sourcesKevin Hart's Netflix Comedy '72 Hours' Draws Mixed Reactions and Notable CameoKevin Hart’s Netflix comedy “72 Hours,” featuring a Katt Williams cameo, tops charts but splits viewers over recycled jokes and pacing, while some fans praise its light‑hearted fun.
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9 days ago
[CULTURE] 15 sourcesKevin Hart's '72 Hours' Hits NetflixKevin Hart’s new Netflix comedy “72 Hours” (July 24, 2026) follows a 40‑year‑old ad exec who joins a Miami bachelor party to revive his career. Mixed reviews cite weak script and low Rotten Tomatoes score.
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11 days ago
[CULTURE] 19 sourcesKevin Hart's Netflix comedy '72 Hours' debuts amid mixed reviewsNetflix’s new comedy 72 Hours starring Kevin Hart follows a mis‑added ad exec at a Miami bachelor party; mixed reviews cite generational jokes and a 10% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
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