Adam Sandler's new film sets record on Netflix

30 Jul 2025 22:58

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Adam Sandler's new film has become a sensation on Netflix, setting a record for views on the platform in the US. The sequel to the legendary sports comedy "Happy Gilmore 2" started with incredible popularity: audiences flocked to it immediately after its release, breaking all of the actor's previous achievements in collaboration with Netflix

The film was released at the end of July and attracted tens of millions of viewers in just the first weekend. For Sandler, this is the best start on streaming in the history of his films. The original "Happy Gilmore" nearly thirty years later is back in the top charts thanks to a surge of interest in the sequel.

The new film occupies leading positions in Netflix charts in terms of views, especially among creators of English-language projects. Besides success, the film caused an active reaction: discussions on social media went viral, with celebrities of various backgrounds, including sports stars and musicians, engaging with it.

From a critical perspective, reviews are mixed. Viewer comments often note visual flaws, low image saturation, and questionable color design, with some mentioning that one of the characters looks as if they have jaundiced skin. Nevertheless, it was the star-studded cast and nostalgic atmosphere that maintained the public's attention.

The plot takes Happy Gilmore into adult life. He returns to his vintage image to solve financial issues related to his daughter's education at a prestigious ballet school abroad. The film brought back key actors from the original story, as well as new characters and cameos from celebrities and Sandler's family members.

The film was shot with the help of Sandler's creative tandem with his past team. We see a director who regularly returns the actor to his signature image, and the return of a screenwriter from the early works, which gave the project a tangible connection to the original.

Even despite mixed critical responses, the achieved viewing figures confirm: Adam Sandler remains one of Netflix's main attractions. His collaboration with the platform is already bringing successful sequels and inspiring fans to return to his classic comedy formula, making possible the continuation of stories from his other early hits.

Netflix officially named the film the most successful debut among English-language film projects in the US. This triumph confirms Sandler's ability to combine nostalgia, humor, and mass audience perception in the modern streaming format.

The film is already available for viewing on Netflix, and despite criticism of visual aspects, it still evokes a lively response from viewers, preserving what's most important - its hero remains beloved and relevant.