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7 top new movies and shows to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu and more (July 25-27)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The last weekend of July has arrived, and with the heat cranking up, the smart move seems to be staying in with the new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services. This week offers a little bit of everything. "Happy Gilmore 2" tees up a sequel nearly three decades in the making, while "Materialists" puts a fresh take on the rom-com scene. On the TV front, "South Park" returns with its usual sharp satire, and "The Sandman" closes out its haunting, high-stakes story. Here are our top picks for new TV shows to watch this weekend. New movies 'Happy Gilmore 2' (Netflix) Happy Gilmore is back, and not much has changed — he's still yelling at golf balls and swinging like he's trying to kill someone. Nearly 30 years after the original, Adam Sandler returns to tee off, this time to help pay for his daughter's ballet school. Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller and Christopher McDonald are back, too, and Bad Bunny and Travis Kelce somehow ended up in the mix. Plot details are thin, but based on the trailer, we're in for a mix of rage and ridiculousness. Streaming now on Netflix 'Materialists' (premium video-on-demand) Celine Song trades the bittersweet ache of her Oscar-nominated feature debut 'Past Lives' for a fresh, sly twist on a romantic comedy. Dakota Johnson stars as a high-end matchmaker in New York who gets tangled up in her own romantic conundrum — caught between her broke actor ex (Chris Evans) and a too-good-to-be-true millionaire (Pedro Pascal). 'Materialists' asks the age-old question: love or money? In modern dating, you can't have it all and something's gotta give. Streaming now with purchase on Amazon or Apple New TV shows 'Washington Black' (Hulu) This sweeping limited series traces the remarkable journey of a boy who refuses to let the world write his story for him. Born into bondage on a Barbados sugar plantation, young Wash (played by Eddie Karanja and later Ernest Kingsley Jr.) finds an unlikely ally in a quirky inventor (Tom Ellis) who helps him escape. What follows is a far-reaching adventure, complete with flying machines, bounty hunters and Arctic expeditions. Through it all, Wash learns some painful truths about freedom. Adapted from Esi Edugyan's celebrated novel, the series is anchored by Sterling K. Brown as both narrator and protector. All 8 episodes streaming now on Hulu 'The Sandman' season 2 volume 2 (Netflix) Dream (Tom Sturridge) has broken the ultimate taboo for the Endless — he took the life of his own son. Now, in volume 2, the consequences come crashing down. The Kindly Ones are on the hunt, the Dreaming is falling apart and Morpheus must face the heavy price of compassion. These final five episodes push the saga to its edge, with Dream confronting gods, monsters and the weight of centuries-old pride. Even Destiny (Adrian Lester) can't guarantee escape. And as the story winds down, next week's bonus episode featuring Death (Kirby Howell-Baptiste) offers a final, heartbreaking touch. All 5 episodes streaming now on Netflix 'Acapulco' season 4 (Apple TV Plus) Grab a cocktail to toast one last trip to "Acapulco." In its final season, the bilingual comedy jumps between present-day Máximo (Eugenio Derbez) trying to bring Las Colinas back to life, and 1986, where young Máximo (Enrique Arrizon) is pulling every trick in the book to reclaim the hotel's top spot in Acapulco. This is a paradise filled with neon, nostalgia and bittersweet decisions. Máximo will have his hands full in both timelines. Episodes 1-2 streaming now on Apple TV Plus 'South Park' season 27 (Comedy Central) A lot of uncertainty surrounded 'South Park" season 27. Just hours after Paramount announced a $1.5 billion, 50-episode deal with creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the season premiered amid ongoing tensions between the creators and their corporate parent. Despite behind-the-scenes drama — including Paramount's controversial dealings with the Trump administration and the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show — the series stays as sharp, irreverent, and unapologetic as ever. Episode 1 streaming now on Paramount Plus 'Digman!' season 2 (Comedy Central) Imagine if Indiana Jones and Zoolander had an absurdly hilarious animated lovechild — that's Rip Digman. Andy Samberg's down-on-his-luck archaeologist is back for more wild adventures, drug-fueled globe-trotting and ridiculous ancient artifact escapades. Mitra Jouhari, Tim Robinson, Melissa Fumero, and the usual gang return, alongside a jaw-dropping lineup of guest stars like Mark Hamill, Kate Winslet and Jeffrey Wright. Episode 1 streaming on demand via Sling or Fubo) More from Tom's Guide Netflix just added this gritty crime drama you (probably) haven't seen — and it's already crashed the top 10 I need a Netflix 'The Sandman' spinoff with these two characters Best live TV streaming services, tested and rated
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Adam Sandler's ‘Happy Gilmore 2' Debuts to 46.7 Million Views, Biggest Netflix U.S. Film Opening Ever
Happy Gilmore is back on top. Adam Sandler's long-gestating sequel 'Happy Gilmore 2' teed off with big viewership numbers, ranking at No. 1 on the Netflix list of top 10 English-language movies. 'Happy Gilmore 2' launched on the streamer on July 25. For the week of July 21 through 27, the film generated 46.7 million views over three days, with views defined as total hours watched divided by the total runtime. That makes this start the biggest U.S. opening weekend of all time for a Netflix film, as well as the best ever for one of Sandler's movies. He has starred in nearly a dozen original movies for Netflix, including 'Murder Mystery,' 'Hubie Halloween' and 'The Week Of.' More from Variety Cameron Boyce's Mom Thanks Adam Sandler for 'Happy Gilmore 2' Tribute, Reveals Sandler Was 'Strategizing' on Their Next Movie Together in the 'Days Leading Up' to Boyce's Death 'Happy Gilmore 2' Director and Actor Defend That Major Death in the First Three Minutes: 'When I Found Out I Was Killed, I Started Laughing' Adam Sandler Remembers Cameron Boyce in Subtle 'Happy Gilmore 2' Tribute The sequel's release boosted interest in the original 'Happy Gilmore,' which is also available on Netflix. The decades-old comedy ranked at No. 3 on the global top 10 list with 11.4 million views, marking its second consecutive week on the list. 'Happy Gilmore 2' arrived nearly 30 years after the 1996 film, which generated $40 million at the box office and helped to cement Sandler as one of the biggest comedy stars of his generation. The original followed the titular Happy Gilmore, a would-be hockey player with anger management issues who becomes a golf phenom thanks to his unusual antics. He joins a golf tournament to win money to stop the foreclosure of his grandmother's house. In the sequel, Happy Gilmore retires from the sport and turns to alcohol after a horrific incident on the green. He's inspired to pick up his golf clubs again to finance his daughter's exorbitantly expensive ballet school in Paris. Christopher McDonald also reprises his role as maniacal pro-golfer Shooter McGavin, while Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and Sandler's real-life wife and kids — Jackie, Sunny and Sadie — joined the cast. Cameos abound, including appearances from PGA champions Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, 'Hot Ones' host Sean Evans and Food Network star Guy Fieri. 'Happy Gilmore' earned a 70% average on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, which is basically a rave in Sandler's canon. ('Billy Madison' sits at 42%, 'Big Daddy' at 39% and 'Little Nicky' at 22%). In Variety's review, chief film critic Owen Gleiberman referred to 'Happy Gilmore 2' as 'a happy orgy of raucous fan-service nostalgia.' Elsewhere on the top 10 movies list, 'KPop Demon Hunters' landed in second place with 26.3 million views in its sixth week. The action-musical now ranks as the most popular Netflix animated film of all time. On the television front, 'Untamed' remained in first place on the English language series chart for the second consecutive week. The murder mystery, set at Yosemite National Park, drew 26.1 million views for the week, up from the 24.6 million views in its debut. The show, starring Eric Bana, was recently renewed for a second season. Meanwhile the third season of 'Squid Game' remained the No. 1 non-English language show for the fifth straight week, racking up an additional 4.6 million views. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
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‘Happy Gilmore 2' Scores Netflix's Biggest US Opening Weekend of All Time With 46.7 Million Views
"The Hunting Wives" was the No. 3 most-watched TV show, behind "Amy Bradley Is Missing" and "Untamed" It looks like there's still a healthy appetite for 'Happy Gilmore,' with 'Happy Gilmore 2' debuting with the biggest U.S. opening weekend viewership of all-time for a Netflix film. 'Happy Gilmore 2' scored a whopping 46.7 million views in its first three days on Netflix, soaring to the top of Netflix's most-watched English-language films list during the week of July 21 and becoming the most-watched title on Netflix during the week. 'Happy Gilmore 2' now ranks as the highest opening for any Adam Sandler Netflix film ever. More from TheWrap 5 Movies to Watch Before They Leave Netflix in August Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer's Fiscal 2025 Pay Falls 46% to $9.8 Million 'My Best Friend's Wedding 2' in the Works at Sony, Celine Song to Write the Script 'Fantastic Four' Fails to Solve Marvel's Biggest 'Avengers: Doomsday' Problem The release of 'Happy Gilmore 2' also boosted viewership for the original movie, with 'Happy Gilmore' logging 11.4 million views during the week of July 21 as the week's No. 3 most-watched movie. Sandwiched in between 'Happy Gilmore' and 'Happy Gilmore 2' was 'KPop Demon Hunters,' which took the No. 2 spot on the most-watched movies list with 26.3 million views in its sixth week. After its popular run, 'KPop Demon Hunters' now ranks as the most popular Netflix animated film of all time. On the TV side, Eric Bana-led 'Untamed,' which scored a Season 2 renewal as it shifted from a limited series to ongoing, maintained its reign on the TV list with 26.1 million views during the week. True crime series 'Amy Bradley Is Missing' took the No. 2 slot in its second week with 10.2 million views while Lionsgate TV-produced 'The Hunting Wives' debuted to 5.2 million views in the No. 3 slot. Next was 'The Sandman' Season 2, which scored 3.3 million views in its fourth week on the list, and the July 21 installment of WWE's Monday Night Raw, which scored 2.7 million views. 'Ms. Rachel' scored 2 million views as the No. 6 most-watched TV show of the week, matching the viewership of 'Critical: Between Life and Death,' while 'Sirens' scored 1.8 million views and 'Building the Band' scored 1.6 million views. The post 'Happy Gilmore 2' Scores Netflix's Biggest US Opening Weekend of All Time With 46.7 Million Views appeared first on TheWrap.
