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While summer blockbusters dominate the theatrical circuit, streaming platforms are equally bustling. Netflix recently launched two major titles, "Happy Gilmore 2" and "KPOP: Demon Hunters," both of which have shattered the streamer's internal viewership records. The highly anticipated "KPOP: Demon Hunters," for instance, has accumulated record-breaking viewership since its release over a month ago, becoming Netflix's most-watched animated film in its history.
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"Happy Gilmore 2" similarly exceeded Netflix's expectations. With streaming titan Adam Sandler leading the charge, the film garnered an impressive 46.7 million views within its first three days of release last week. This achievement marks Sandler's best opening week performance on Netflix, propelling the movie to the top spot on the Netflix English film chart and securing the highest U.S. opening weekend viewership for a Netflix film.
The buzz surrounding "Happy Gilmore 2" even sparked a resurgence of interest in the original film. The first "Happy Gilmore" climbed to third place on the global Top 10 trending films list, accumulating 11.4 million views and remaining on the chart for two consecutive weeks, a testament to Sandler's immense and lasting appeal.