Steve Martin Shocks Hollywood: Comedy Icon Reveals His Next Big Move for 2025

Comedy legend Steve Martin is lighting up social feeds and ticket sites this week thanks to a one-two punch of big announcements: a fresh leg of his co-headlining “Dukes of Funnytown!” tour with longtime partner-in-crime Martin Short, and Hulu’s reveal of the premiere date for Only Murders in the Building Season 5. Tour expansion Consequence reports that the tour—already a hot seller earlier this year—has added dozens of North American stops stretching from August through December 2025, including arenas in Seattle, Las Vegas, Boston and Miami. Billed as an evening of stand-up, sketch comedy and live bluegrass with the Steep Canyon Rangers, “Dukes of Funnytown!” blends Martin’s banjo prowess with Short’s rapid-fire improv, creating a hybrid variety show that routinely sells out within hours. Tickets for the newly added dates go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster, and early presale codes are already circulating among fan clubs and credit-card partners. Streaming spotlight Just as fans were scrambling for tour seats, Hulu dropped its own headline: Only Murders in the Building returns on 9 September 2025 with a three-episode premiere, followed by weekly installments. The fifth season carries the trio—Steve Martin’s Charles, Martin Short’s Oliver and Selena Gomez’s Mabel—out of the Arconia and into Hollywood, where the amateur sleuths are invited to consult on a movie adaptation of their hit true-crime podcast. New cast members include Bobby Cannavale and Ayo Edebiri, adding more star power to a show that already boasts 17 Emmy nominations across its first four seasons. Why the timing matters The synchronized tour and streaming news have spiked search interest for “Steve Martin tickets,” “Dukes of Funnytown schedule” and “Only Murders Season 5 trailer,” creating a perfect cross-promotional storm. Industry insiders note that Hulu has leaned into the tour buzz by packaging ticket giveaways with annual subscriptions, while Live Nation is bundling one-month Hulu trials with select VIP seat packages. What fans should know now • Ticket strategy: Join venue newsletters and set calendar reminders for Friday’s on-sale; platinum pricing is expected to surge after the first hour. • Streaming catch-up: Seasons 1-4 of Only Murders stream on Hulu; a curated “Previously On” recap will drop August 30. • Merch crossover: Limited-edition tour posters signed by both comedians will include QR codes unlocking behind-the-scenes Season 5 content. Bottom line Whether you’re queuing online for tour seats or queuing up Hulu for the new season, Steve Martin is once again proving that at 79 he can still dominate both the stage and the screen—often on the same day.