By: Davyn Horton
Happy Gilmore equals a happy Netflix.
The second film in the series just debuted on the streaming giant to historic numbers. The film has become the biggest film opening in the United States in the history of Netflix. With a 29-year gap between the first and second Happy Gilmore films, it appears that the wait was ultimately worth it. All in all, this is phenomenal news for fans and Netflix alike. It will give the streaming giant confidence to create more comedy films like Happy Gilmore in the near future, and beyond.
Happy Gilmore 2 Is A Major Win For Netflix
Happy Gilmore 2, with 46.3 million views in the first weekend of release, is the biggest release for a Netflix film ever in the United States. In addition, the original Happy Gilmore film hit 11.4 million views during this week, marking the second week in a row on the Netflix Global Top 10.
In short, this is phenomenal news for Netflix. It is also excellent news for star Adam Sandler, as well as great news for fans around the world. In addition, these numbers have the potential to embolden Netflix into making similar films in the near future. This will bring a smile to many who enjoy films that make them feel happy, like the Happy Gilmore films do.
A Happy Day Indeed
In conclusion, Happy Gilmore 2 is a major success for Netflix. With the historic debut in the United States, the possibilities for more films like it is endless. All in all, fans of the original, and new fans alike, will be happy with these results, as Netflix rides this momentum into the future.