Sandler and co-writer Tim Herlihy tell The Hollywood Reporter about the project landing Netflix's biggest U.S. film debut and the possibility of more sequels for the star's movies after its success: "This throws it open.

“Happy Gilmore 2” launched on the streamer on July 25. For the week of July 21 through 27, the film generated 46.7 million views, with a view defined as total hours watched divided by the total runtime. That makes this start the biggest U.S. opening weekend of all time for a Netflix film, as well as the best ever for one of Sandler’s movies.

The late, great “Price is Right” host Bob Barker isn’t the only cast member remembered fondly in Happy Gilmore 2. So, too, is Dan Baker, a longtime executive with the PGA of America, who died tragically in a car accident in December. He was 58.

Kurt Kitayama: Look out for QUADZILLA! The 32-year-old ended a two-year-plus winless drought in emphatic fashion at the 3M Open. After struggling to make the cut in Minnesota, Kitayama torched TPC Twin Cities for 20 birdies (!) over the weekend to earn his second career PGA Tour title:

Adam Sandler shows he still has movie star clout as the sequel to his 90s classic 'Happy Gilmore' set viewership records for a Netflix Original film

Is Nikki Garcia in Happy Gilmore 2? The reality star reveals her scenes were cut from the film, leaving her disappointed but hopeful for future projects

On July 28, Boyce's mom, Libby, took to Instagram to personally thank Sandler for including her son in the movie. "Thank you (Adam Sandler) for honoring Cam's legacy in Happy Gilmore 2," she wrote in the caption alongside a photo of the scene.

If you missed the drop, you’re not alone. The Odyssey Hockey Stick Putter, released in celebration of the new Happy Gilmore 2 movie, sold out almost instantly everywhere. But there’s still hope if you act fast. This rare and highly collectible putter is still available on eBay from select resellers.

The New Jersey roots of Adam Sandler's new movie "Happy Gilmore 2" gives a sense of how productions at Netflix Fort Monmouth will boost the Shore.

Netflix's record-breaking sequel proves that sometimes the best thing for golf isn't a major — it's Adam Sandler making golf look fun to 47 million viewers.