If you’re a fan of Adam Sandler’s best movies and are looking to see if he has anything coming up on the 2024 movie schedule, this is the spot for you.
When it comes to comedy legends, there are so many that can pop into your mind, but for me, I always think of Adam Sandler. From his time working on Saturday Night Live, to some of his golden hits of the '90s, to even some entries into the drama genre, like starring in Uncut Gems, Adam Sandler has proved to be a man of many talents.
Sandler has plenty of new films coming out – as well as some that he’s working as a producer on, so here is what we know so far about everything that’s coming soon.
Happy Gilmore 2 (Actor – TBA)
When I originally wrote this article, Happy Gilmore 2 was nothing but a rumor. My favorite Sander film was always the classic, Happy Gilmore, the amazing sports comedy film that seemingly always finds a way to make me smile. Back in 2021, rumors started to swirl around the internet that possibly, a Happy Gilmore 2 might be on the horizon. Sandler himself even commented on the possibility in an interview with the Dan Patrick Show in 2021:
It has not been discussed. But it’s certainly been discussed on the internet. Believe me, that senior tour idea – it would be so amazing.
In May 2024 as reported by The Hollywood Reporter, we learned for a fact that Happy Gilmore 2 has officially been greenlit after all these years.
The film was ordered by Netflix, so it will be appearing on the streaming service, and Adam Sandler will officially be back to star as the titular character. Other than that, we really don’t have any other confirmed info about who else is going to star in it, or who is directing/writing.
However, just this news is really enough for fans who have been wanting a sequel for years now. Netflix has taken on popular characters before, especially in 2024 where they brought back Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, which did well. But now that Gilmore is going to be heading to Netflix, I have a feeling it’ll end up being one of the best comedy movies on the platform. Currently, there’s no set release date but hopefully we’ll get some info soon.
Untitled Noah Baumbach Film (Actor – TBA)
Reported in December 2023 by Deadline, it was confirmed that Adam Sandler would co-star in a new film from Noah Baumbach. The film, which would go directly to Netflix, would also star George Clooney. Plot details have been kept under wraps, but Deadline reports it to be “funny” and a “coming-of-age” movie.
Deadline also confirmed in March 2024 that Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, and Riley Keough had signed on for the film.
And then Deadline, in mid-March 2024, confirmed that Greta Gerwig, Eve Hewson, Isla Fisher, and many many other cast members would appear. These included:
- Jim Broadbent
- Jamie Demetriou
- Lars Eidnger
- Grace Edwards
- Patsy Ferran
- Thaddea Graham
- Josh Hamilton
- Stacy Keach
- Nicôle Lecky
- Emily Mortimer
- Louis Partridge
- Alba Rohrwacher
- Charlie Rowe
- Parker Sawyers
- Alba Rohrwacher
- Kyle Soller
- Patrick Wilson
Jeez, talk about a stacked cast. As you’re likely aware, Noah Baumbach has done movies such as Marriage Story, White Noise, Frances Ha and more, and he co-wrote Barbie, so any kind of film he does is most likely going to be a great success for Sandler. This is actually the second time they’ve worked together. Sandler and he previously did The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected).
So far, there’s no set release date for the film, but with this cast confirmed, I have a feeling we’ll be getting some more news soon.
Untitled Safdie Brothers Sports Film (Actor – TBA)
Sandler previously worked with the Safdie Brothers (Josh and Benny Safdie) on the surprise hit Uncut Gems, which was a great drama film in which Sandler really got to show his acting chops. And at some point in the future, Sandler is going to be working with the Safdie brothers once again.
In October 2022, in an interview with Vanity Fair, Sandler revealed that he was working with the brothers on a new film. Then, reported by Collider in November 2023, Sandler said in an interview that Josh Safdie is directing, that it would be a sports-comedy, and that it’ll include live baseball – which is why they haven’t had the chance to begin filming yet:
We’re not sure right now. We kind of missed the opportunity of baseball season because of the strike. A lot of it was gonna be shot during live baseball. So it’s gonna take a minute. We’re figuring it all out right now. I’m not sure when it’s gonna happen.
However, Variety reported by January 2024 that the film was officially “on pause” so as of right now, there’s no set release date. The film is also going to star Megan Thee Stallion – so I have to say that I’m sad it’s on pause because I need to see Sandler and the singer in the same film already.
Other Upcoming Adam Sandler Projects
While Sandler will be acting in a few movies coming up, he’s also working on a couple of other projects as well. One film is with Josh Safdie, and according to Variety, it’s a new comedy special on Netflix, where Sandler will star. It’s currently untitled, and does not have a release date yet.
Sandler is also working as a producer on a new film from Netflix, titled Kinda Pregnant and starring Amy Schumer, according to Deadline in November 2023. The film follows a woman who is jealous of her friend’s pregnancy and decides to wear a fake baby bump, but it leads to her actually meeting someone she wants to be with. The film, as of March 2024, was filming, according to E News, but has no set release date.
I for one can’t wait to see what Adam Sandler has for the next couple of years, and since most of his films are most likely going to be on the streaming universe, my laptop will be getting plenty of use out of viewing him once these films go live.
