Jack Black will be honored with the King of Comedy Award at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, which will be held on Saturday, June 21, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The event, where Jack Black is set to receive the King of Comedy Award at Kids’ Choice Awards 2025, will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/PT across multiple Nickelodeon platforms.
Celebrating Jack Black’s Comedy Achievements
Black, a familiar face to Nickelodeon viewers, will take the stage to accept his Silver Blimp at the Kids’ Choice Awards before receiving the traditional Nickelodeon slime treatment. His history with the event is extensive; he previously hosted the awards show in 2006, 2008, and 2011. In 2023, Jack Black received a KCA orange blimp for his voice role as Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. In 2009, he won for favorite voice from an animated film due to his performance in Kung Fu Panda.
Star-Studded Evening with Popular Artists and Performers
In addition to Black’s recognition, the 2025 show will feature appearances and performances from a notable lineup. KATSEYE will perform their charting Hot 100 single “Gnarly.” Alex Warren, whose track Ordinary has led the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks, will appear alongside talents such as Auliʻi Cravalho, Benny Blanco, Ice Spice, Victoria Monét, Jack Griffo, Jacob Rodriguez, Katelyn West, Kel Mitchell, Kira Kosarin, Maia Kealoha, Renee Montgomery, SeanDoesMagic, Samantha Lorraine, and Tony Hawk.
Tyla has been selected as the show’s host. The show will be simulcast on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., MTV2, and CMT, in addition to airing on other Nickelodeon channels globally.
Production Details and Key Figures Behind the Show
The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 will be produced by Nickelodeon Productions, with oversight by Ashley Kaplan, executive vice president of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Unscripted & Digital Franchise Studio, Paul J Medford, vice president of unscripted current series, Luke Wahl, vice president of unscripted creative, and Jennifer Bernstein, vice president of talent. Guy Carrington and Kevin Hermanson of Done and Dusted are executive producers, with Rob Paine as co-executive producer, and James Merryman serving as the show’s director.
Anticipation Builds for 2025’s Kids’ Choice Awards Event
As Jack Black prepares to receive the King of Comedy Award at Kids’ Choice Awards 2025, excitement is growing for a lively celebration that will include major music performances, audience participation, and surprising slime moments. With Black’s extensive comedic legacy and a diverse mix of entertainment talent scheduled, the event promises to be a standout highlight for Nickelodeon and families who tune in worldwide.
