Adam Sandler's "Happy Gilmore 2" Smashes Netflix Records With 46.7M Views
- LA Today
- Aug 2
- 2 min read
Netflix reported that Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 scored the biggest U.S. opening weekend of ALL TIME for a Netflix movie, racking up 46.7 million views in just three days.
Here to try and save the comedic day (and comedy movies in general), Happy Gilmore 2 revives Adam Sandler’s cult classic golf comedy with fresh twists and star-studded surprises (72+ cameos!). Released on Netflix (July 25, 2025), the film welcomes back familiar faces while introducing new characters, continuing the saga of the unconventional golfer with updated humor and nostalgic callbacks. Simply put: Happy Gilmore 2 balances old-school slapstick with modern comedy sensibilities, making it accessible for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The Original (Discovered + Rewatched)
The original Happy Gilmore (1996) jumped to #3 on Netflix with 11.4 million additional views after the sequel dropped. This proves the sequel strategy worked perfectly for Netflix with new viewers discovering the original while nostalgic fans rewatched both.
Bad Bunny + Pro Golfers = Genius Casting
Bad Bunny plays Oscar Mejias, bringing Latin music's biggest star into Sandler's golf world. This isn't just stunt casting it's generational bridge-building that explains why the film dominated across ALL demographics, including LA's diverse 18-34 audience.
Too Many Sequels?
Let's get real: Happy Gilmore 2's record-breaking success likely just triggered Hollywood's biggest sequel feeding frenzy since Marvel took over. With the Naked Gun reboot also generating buzz and positive reviews, comedy executives are absolutely scrambling to dust off every 90s IP they can find. Will we see Waterboy 2, Billy Madison 2, and The Wedding Singer 2 announcements soon? If so, hopefully they take a page from Adam Sandler's playbook and actually care about telling good jokes and crafting memorable gags, not just banking on nostalgia.
The Bottom Line
Go watch it.
Head over to Netflix for more Happy Gilmore 2
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