You know how some celebrities just sort of coast after they hit a certain level of fame? They show up for the legacy sequels, collect the check, and maybe launch a tequila brand they never actually drink? Amy Poehler isn’t doing that. Honestly, 2025 has turned into the year where she basically rewrote her own playbook, and it’s paying off in ways that make the Parks and Rec days look like a warm-up.
She’s 54 now. She's not just "Leslie Knope" anymore.
Early this year, everyone was talking about the Restless Leg Tour. If you haven't seen the clips, it's basically Amy and Tina Fey being the platonic power couple we all need. They extended the tour through June 2025, hitting places like Detroit, Vegas, and Boston. People were paying a small fortune for tickets because, let's face it, seeing them roast each other live is better than any sitcom. But while the tour was the "loud" part of her year, the real shift was happening in the background with her production company, Paper Kite.
The Good Hang Takeover
If you feel like you've been hearing her voice everywhere lately, it’s probably because of Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
She launched it in March 2025. At first, people thought, "Great, another celebrity podcast." But then it started winning. She wasn't just doing the standard PR-heavy interviews. She brought on Tina (obviously), Martin Short, and Quinta Brunson. But she also had episodes with people like Michelle Obama and Jack Black that felt... well, like a good hang. It wasn't about "giving advice" or "life hacks." It was just about not being a jerk in a world that’s increasingly loud and mean.
Fast forward to January 2026, and she actually took home the first-ever Golden Globe for Best Podcast. Snoop Dogg handed her the award. You can't make this stuff up.
That Mike Schur Reunion (Finally)
For years, fans have been begging for a Parks and Recreation reboot. It’s not happening. Get over it. But Amy did the next best thing in 2025. She teamed back up with Mike Schur for a new Peacock series called Dig.
It’s a weird premise, but it works. It’s a comedy about archaeologists in Greece who stumble into an international conspiracy. Think Indiana Jones but with more anxiety and better jokes. They started filming in early January 2026, but the deal was the big news of May 2025. The cast is stacked:
- Hugh Laurie as a grumpy British professor.
- Geraldine Viswanathan.
- Antonia Thomas.
- Fina Strazza.
It's her first real scripted lead role in a while, and the buzz is that it’s way darker than Leslie Knope ever was. She’s playing Dylan, a woman who goes back to a dig site to handle "unfinished business."
Why Amy Poehler 2025 Matters for the Industry
A lot of people think she’s just about the laughs, but 2025 showed her business side. Paper Kite Productions is quietly becoming a powerhouse. While other studios were cutting back, she was hiring. She brought in Jenna Weiss-Berman to lead her audio division. She’s producing shows like Lucky Break for NBC and keeping Smart Girls alive for a whole new generation of teenagers who are tired of TikTok filters.
She’s also been the loudest voice in the room pushing for Inside Out 3. After the massive success of the second movie, she’s been telling anyone who will listen (including the Pixar execs she talks to "all the time") that Riley’s story isn't done. She wants to see what happens when Riley hits her twenties.
Dealing with the Noise
It wasn't all glowing reviews, though. You might have seen the headlines about Megyn Kelly blasting Amy’s Golden Globe win. Kelly basically called the podcast "unimportant" and made fun of an episode where Amy confused Gwyneth Paltrow with Nicole Kidman.
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Amy’s response? Basically nothing. She’s always been good at ignoring the "outrage machine." In her acceptance speech, she said the podcast was just an attempt to make a "rough and unkind world" a little more loving. It’s a simple mission, but in 2025, that kind of sincerity is actually kind of radical.
What’s Next for Amy?
If you’re trying to keep up with her, here is the roadmap for the next few months:
- Watch for the Dig Trailer: Expect the first look at the Peacock series by mid-2026.
- The Good Hang Season 2: With a Golden Globe on the shelf, the guest list for the podcast is going to get even more ridiculous.
- Smart Girls Workshops: Meredith Walker (her co-founder) is still taking the mission on the road with workshops and camps across the U.S.
- The Pixar Push: Keep an eye on Disney investor calls for an official Inside Out 3 announcement.
The takeaway from Amy Poehler 2025 is pretty clear: she isn't interested in being a legacy act. She's leaning into new formats, taking risks on weird archaeology comedies, and proving that you can be "nice" and still run the town.
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Actionable Insight: If you're a creator or a fan, watch how she uses Paper Kite to bridge the gap between "legacy" comedy and new-age audio. She’s not just making content; she’s building an ecosystem where her friends can work and her fans can feel a little less stressed.
Check out the Good Hang archives if you need a palette cleanser from the news cycle. It's probably the most authentic version of Poehler we've seen since her UCB days.