In case you were wondering if Adam Sandler is still a massive movie star, the answer is a resounding "yes." In its debut weekend, Happy Gilmore 2 became Netflix's biggest U.S. film opening of all time. According to Variety, the Adam Sandler sequel, which launched on July 25, amassed 46.7 million views in just three days. This also marks the best-ever opening for one of Sandler's nearly dozen original movies for the streamer. - YouTube www.youtube.com The excitement for Happy Gilmore 2 created a halo effect for the original film. Also on Netflix, the 1996 comedy climbed to No. 3 on the global top 10 list, pulling in 11.4 million views and marking its second consecutive week on the chart.We covered all the fun cameos, and it was easy to see why people were tuning in. I think a lot of this has to do with hitting millennials who have kids, finding that right nostalgia, and being PG-13, so you feel like you could watch it with the whole family. But some of it just has to do with seeing a star you like on a streaming service that is easily accessible and pressing 'play'. Sandler and Netflix have had a very profitable relationship, and while this doesn't ensure a third Happy Gilmore movie, it opens the doors to any of his past movies getting another chapter if he wants them. Netflix is still a place where people go to watch things, and as the biggest streamer in the world,...
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