Overview

• Within three days of its July 25 launch, Happy Gilmore 2 drew 46.7 million U.S. views to secure Netflix’s biggest opening weekend for a film.
• The sequel topped Netflix’s list of English-language movies for July 21–27, reflecting its rapid global popularity.
• Adam Sandler said he “couldn't be happier” with audience response and has relished hearing people discuss the film in public.
• Sandler defended the choice to give his character a challenging emotional arc and praised Julie Bowen, who was surprised to learn early in the script that her character would be written out.
• The film features an extensive cameo lineup spanning PGA Tour golfers, social media influencers and music stars, with golf influencer Paige Spiranac revealing her role emerged from a promotional “fake casting” stunt.