By admin 
Netflix used Will Ferrell to help introduce the 2026 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby broadcast on Monday evening.
Read more Former Buckeyes Star Jacy Sheldon Shares Advice for Ohio State Women’s Basketball
Ferrell, who is set to star in a new golf show, was featured alongside his co-stars, Luke Wilson and Jimmy Tatro, at the start of the Home Run Derby, airing for the first time on Netflix on Monday night.
“Are you guys ready to watch some balls go very far into the air?” said Ferrell, who was dressed as his golf show character.
MLB fans, though, were pretty annoyed by Ferrell and his behavior. Ferrell is one of the most iconic comedy figures in movies history. However, his jokes don’t seem to be landing as much in 2026.
Fans sounded off on Ferrell’s behavior during the Home Run Derby.
MLB fans criticize Ferrell for his Home Run Derby behavior
MLB fans felt that he was “annoying” and “cringe” during the broadcast.
“This bit was super cringe. Just awful and unnecessary,” one fan wrote.
“At one point in my life I probably considered Will Ferrell the funniest human alive Hard to fathom in 2026,” one fan added.
Read more Hot enough? Sacramento drink deals only available when it’s 100 degrees or more
“Never let Netflix do the Derby again,” one fan added.
“We’ve been overexposed to Will Ferrell,” one fan added.
“I’m not sure if this is a hot take or not, but I find will ferrell insufferable. instant turn off anything he’s in,” another fan added.
“Ferrell used to be funny, but Old School has long passed by, this act getting cringe,” another fan added.
“Maybe I’m way off, but I don’t think the Will Ferrell-Luke Wilson thing is working at all. (Honestly, I get the sense that *they* also know it isn’t working.),” one fan added.
It was a pretty big swing and a miss for Netflix, that’s clear. Hopefully, the streaming platform will learn their lesson.
Read more Hot enough? Sacramento drink deals only available when it’s 100 degrees or more
Copyright The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
This story was originally published July 14, 2026 at 6:14 AM.