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Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 sets Netflix record with biggest opening ever for a US film at 46.7 million views
Happy Gilmore 2 has made its way to the top! The new Adam Sandler film, which launched on the streamer on July 25, has smashed viewership records and claimed the No. 1 spot on the Netflix list of top 10 English-language movies. Tudum shared the numbers, stating that the film also recorded the biggest US opening weekend of all time for a Netflix film. Adam Sandler plays the titular character in Happy Gilmore 2.(Netflix) Happy Gilmore 2 sets Netflix record Since the film was released on July 25, the viewership record was generated in the week starting from July 21 through 27. For the three days in the week, Happy Gilmore 2 garnered 46.7 million views. With the release of the sequel, viewers interest in the original film also grew. This impacted the viewership of the 1996 release, which rose to the third spot, with 11.4 million views. Meanwhile, another Adam Sandler film Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, found itself on the top 10, claiming the seventh spot with 4.5 million views. About the film Fans will recollect that by the end of Happy Gilmore, Adam Sandler's titular character signed off after a long season of golf. The sequel picks up with his character who returns to professional golf to help pay for his daughter's overseas ballet school. Also co-written by Sandler, along with Tim Herlihy, the sequel stars Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, and Ben Stiller. Happy Gilmore 2 is directed by Kyle Newacheck. He revealed why it took almost 3 decades for the sequel to arrive, and said, 'Adam's very aware of his characters and very aware of the culture. There's been a wave of golf [popularity], so it feels like the movie is timely, just like it did in '96. I remember asking him, and him just saying, 'It never felt like the exact right time until now.' '
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Julie Bowen chooses Travis Kelce over Taylor Swift as she breaks silence on his "Happy Gilmore 2" absence
Julie Bowen made a surprising comment about Taylor Swift.(Image via Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic, Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty) Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift missed the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2 and fans are panicking about it. Many expected Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to make their debut on the red carpet together but fans were left heartbroken. Travis Kelce's co-star in Happy Gilmore 2, Julie Bowen , recently spoke about Kelce missing the premiere and made a controversial remark about Taylor Swift. Travis Kelce's co-star, Julie Bowen, makes her choice clear when it comes to attending a Taylor Swift concert As Travis Kelce's co-star and popular Hollywood actress, Julie Bowen, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter, she spoke about Taylor Swift. — THR (@THR) Julie Bowen was asked whether she would rather attend a Taylor Swift concert or watch Travis Kelce's team, the Kansas City Chiefs, play in the NFL. Julie Bowen was pretty quick to answer and said, 'I was thinking more of a Chiefs game, but whatever…' Julie Bowen was also quick to change the topic to Travis Kelce's absence at the premiere of Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2. Julie Bowen said, 'They [the Chiefs] started training [camp] today; I was watching ESPN right as I was getting ready, and I was like, 'Ah, dang!'' Where are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, as their absence at the premiere has sparked panic While Travis Kelce does not have a major role in the sequel, it does mark his debut in Hollywood after he starred in the horror series, The Grotesquerie, last year. Travis Kelce has been recently spotted in Missouri where he was gearing up for training camp of the Kansas City Chiefs. With the upcoming NFL season beginning just in a few weeks, it seems Travis Kelce is completely focused on recording a strong performance this season. As for Taylor Swift, it seems she is spending a lot of time with her family, as her father, Scott Swift, has recently gone through a difficult bypass surgery. According to the Daily Mail, Travis Kelce has been a huge source of strength and support to Taylor Swift and her family during this difficult time. FAQs Is this Travis Kelce's big Hollywood debut? Yes, Travis Kelce will be debuting in Hollywood with a minor role in Happy Gilmore 2 Where was Taylor Swift last spotted? Taylor Swift was last spotted in Ohio with Travis Kelce Also Read: 'She is a very special person': Taylor Swift wins over Travis Kelce's dad Ed Kelce as he opens up about the pop star For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
