Whats Next for Adam Sandler After the Release of Happy Gilmore 2?

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Happy Gilmore 2 launched globally on Netflix on July 25, 2025, featuring cameos from Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, Eminem, Post Malone, and numerous pro golfers like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jack Nicklaus - and real-life sportscasters like Dan Patrick and Verne Lundquist. It blends nostalgia with new comedic energy while honoring the legacy of Carl Weathers’s character, Chubbs Peterson.
The sequel generated a mix of fan excitement and social media buzz - some humor directed at Sandler’s disheveled appearance, others praising the emotional callbacks and soundtrack choices.

Directed by Noah Baumbach, co-written with Emily Mortimer.
Stars Adam Sandler, George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup.
Follows a friendship between a famous actor (Clooney) and his manager (Sandler) across Europe, exploring life regrets, legacy, and absurd comedy with emotional weight.
Premieres at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in November 2025, followed by a Netflix release in December 2025 (some sources cite November 14 theatrical debut, Netflix streaming likely early December).

Produced by Happy Madison and Netflix.
Written/directed by Julia Hart, stars Melanie Lynskey, Sunny Sandler (Adam’s daughter), Steve Buscemi, Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, Bebe Neuwirth.
Centers on Sunny’s character dealing with her mother’s cancer diagnosis while starring in a high school musical.
Filming began June 2025 in New Jersey; likely Netflix release in late 2025 or early 2026.

A follow-up collaboration with the Safdie Brothers, set in the 1990s sports card world, potentially with Megan Thee Stallion among cast.
Still in uncertain development/post-strike delay; no scheduled release date yet.

A sequel to Leo (Netflix 2023), an animated family story featuring a lizard on a journey.
Reported to be in early development but likely not arriving until 2026 or later, as animation takes more time.

Project	Status	Expected Release
Happy Gilmore 2	Released	July 25, 2025 (Netflix)
Jay Kelly	Completed; festival debut upcoming	Venice Nov 2025 → Netflix Dec 2025
Don’t Say Good Luck	Filming underway	Late 2025 / Early 2026 (Netflix)
Untitled Safdie Brothers	Development uncertain	TBD
Leo 2	In early development	Possibly 2026+

Sandler continues two streams: star roles in high-profile Netflix originals (like Jay Kelly) and producer credits through Happy Madison (like Don’t Say Good Luck).
Other genre-shifting Netflix projects rumored include drama or character pieces (e.g., a biopic or a nostalgic feature), but nothing officially confirmed post-Leo 2 timeline.