There's a new No. 1 Netflix movie in the US right now, and it's the sequel to one of Adam Sandler's most popular comedies in a long time.
Grown Ups 2, which was just added to Netflix on Tuesday, July 1, is now the most-watched movie on Netflix. I have a feeling that it probably won't be the No. 1 move for long after The Old Guard 2 starring Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman just premiered on July 2, but it's a big accomplishment for Sandler's 2013 sequel to the hit comedy, Grown Ups.
Grown Ups 2 stars Sandler, David Spade, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph. It continues the story about lifelong friends after Lenny, played by Sandler, moves back to his hometown with his family. The friends, back together in their old stomping grounds, get into a lot of trouble.
Fortunately, for fans looking for a double feature, Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2 are streaming on Netflix right now. With Grown Ups 2 shooting up the charts on the platform, I have to imagine that Grown Ups won't be too far behind. It's not on the Netflix Top 10 right now, but it probably will be after the upcoming holiday weekend. While Grown Ups 2 isn't my first choice to watch on Netflix (or ever!), It's a great summer movie to watch with the family.
Despite its 8% Critical Approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Grown Ups 2 was a decent hit a the box office and grossed nearly $250 million when it premiered in theaters more than a decade ago. Since then, most of Sandler's movies have been released on Netflix, with many more on the way, including Happy Gilmore 2, which premieres on Netflix on July 25, 2025.
As mentioned, Sandler's movies are definitely some of the most popular movies on Netflix. I've been covering Netflix for more than a decade. And, anytime a Sandler film hits the streaming service, Netflix original or not, you can basically guarantee it's going to hit the Netflix Top 10, even if critics are crushing the movies, as has happened on occasion.
If you're a fan of Sandler, we have some good news! Netflix is going all out on Sandler this summer. There are so many of his movies on Netflix right now. You can watch Happy Gilmore, 50 First Dates, and Big Daddy, along with the Grown Ups movies and all of his Netflix original movies, including Hubie Halloween, the Murder Mystery movies, and more!
We'll share more news about Sandler's movies on Netflix as we find out more information. Don't forget to watch Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix starting July 25!
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