Happy Gilmore 2 Director Reveals the Other Adam Sandler Movie He Wants to Make a Sequel To

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The upcoming film “Happy Gilmore 2” demonstrates that it’s always possible to produce a sequel, and its director, Kyle Newacheck, has already thought about what could follow. In an interview with egmr.ru before the movie was released, Newacheck expressed his interest in revisiting one of Adam Sandler’s popular comedies for a sequel, specifically “Little Nicky.” He believes that the supernatural aspects of the story offer plenty of opportunities to delve deeper, and he suggests that it wouldn’t need to be as tied to reality or address the passing of time. This is an unexpected choice on the director’s part, and although Adam Sandler and the studios haven’t given any clear signs about a “Little Nicky” sequel, some fans will no doubt find this idea intriguing.

Here’s an idea I find intriguing at the moment. Given that [Sandler] often mimicked the voice from ‘Little Nicky’ on set, I thought it could be equally engaging to explore this character again. I believe we could create something truly outlandish with ‘Little Nicky’. It feels like ‘Happy Gilmore’ can provide a grounded commentary on the world within this film and send its messages, but I think ‘Little Nicky’ in a fantastical setting could draw attention to some of the wild happenings in our current world.

For people who may not be familiar, “Little Nicky” is considered less popular among Adam Sandler’s films, possibly due to its poor performance at the box office and generally unfavorable reviews from critics. However, it does have a dedicated fanbase, and sometimes, nostalgia can make even an unusual film seem appealing. This one might face a tough climb to gain wider acceptance though.

In the movie “Little Nicky,” Sandler portrays the youngest son of Satan, vying for control over Hell. Despite his underdog status due to his meekness compared to his brothers, he bears a disfigured jaw and speech impediment from an attack by one of them with a shovel as a child. As the older siblings grow restless waiting for their inheritance, they leave Hell to establish a new domain on Earth. Nicky is tasked with halting their plans, but his journey leads him into various comedic misadventures on our planet.

In the realm of Adam Sandler’s comedic oeuvre, this film certainly carves out its unique niche, albeit sharing familiar faces and creative forces with his ’90s and 2000s repertoire. Initially met with criticism upon release, it has been intriguing to see how some modern-day critics have revisited it over the last 25 years. Yet, the general public’s sentiments towards this film seem to have remained relatively unchanged. Frankly, I can’t help but wonder if there aren’t other comedies from his catalog that fans might yearn for a sequel to more eagerly than this one.

At present, Newacheck is merely mulling over an idea for his future endeavor, as he has a major movie release, specifically “Happy Gilmore 2,” set to premiere on Netflix this coming Friday, July 25th, which demands his immediate attention before considering the next project.

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2025-07-16 21:12