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Happy Gilmore 2 Breaks Netflix Record, Fuels Cameo Buzz and Storyline Debate

The golf comedy sequel generated 46.7 million streams on its opening weekend, topping Netflix’s English-language chart as viewers debate its bold narrative choice.

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Overview

  • The film amassed 46.7 million U.S. streams in its first three days, marking Netflix’s biggest opening weekend for an English-language film.
  • Adam Sandler praised audience enthusiasm for the sequel, calling the public response “something fun” and expressing his gratitude in interviews.
  • Over 80 celebrity and athlete cameos enrich the sequel, with standout appearances by Bad Bunny, Eminem, John Daly and Travis Kelce.
  • Golf influencer Paige Spiranac said she secured her cameo through a viral “fake casting” stunt that recreated the franchise’s signature imagery.
  • Viewers and critics are divided over the early departure of a beloved original character, leading Sandler to defend the plot choice as central to the emotional arc.