However golfwrx thinks about HG2, it seems rest of universe thinks differently. Based on returns so far, Netflix is rl happy and so is Sandler, as producer.
“film, currently sitting in the No. 1 spot in Netflix’s top 10 movies.
The sequel, filmed in New Jersey, has drawn 46.7 million views globally since its July 25 release.
That number gives “Happy Gilmore 2″ the largest opening of any Netflix movie in the United States and the largest opening for any Sandler film.”
”first “Happy Gilmore” also did well on Netflix this past week, drawing 11.4 million views and ranking at No. 3. The film is leaving the streaming service on Friday (August 1).”
Article contains more Easter egg hints and cameo info:
https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2025/07/hole-in-one-happy-gilmore-2-filmed-in-nj-breaks-netflix-and-adam-sandler-records.html
“Like the first “Happy Gilmore,” which premiered in 1996, Sandler wrote the movie with his frequent collaborator Tim Herlihy (Martin’s dad), and Kyle Newacheck directed.”
Newacheck and Sandler have known each other for 15+yrs. This project is yet again another favor returning another favor for many in the cast. One reason for many people being extremely loyal to Sandler, once your in, your not forgotten.