Happy Gilmore 2 Breaks Netflix U.S. Opening Weekend Viewership Record

Adam Sandler's sequel Happy Gilmore 2 made a historic debut on Netflix, achieving the biggest U.S. opening weekend ever for a Netflix film with 46.7 million views in its first three days. The movie, released nearly 30 years after the original 1996 film, follows Happy Gilmore as he returns to golf to finance his daughter's ballet school, blending nostalgia with new celebrity cameos including Bad Bunny and Travis Kelce. The release also boosted interest in the original Happy Gilmore, which ranked third globally with 11.4 million views. Happy Gilmore 2 features returning cast members like Christopher McDonald and Ben Stiller, as well as real-life family members of Sandler, and has generally received positive reviews with a 70% Rotten Tomatoes rating. The film’s success underscores Sandler’s enduring appeal on Netflix, where his previous films have also performed well. Beyond the sequel's success, discussions have emerged about potential sequels to other Sandler hits, like Big Daddy, given the positive reception to Happy Gilmore 2.