Adam Sandler returns to the stand-up stage for a new Netflix special directed by Josh Safdie (2024)

The legendary Adam Sandler is teaming up with Uncut Gems co-director Josh Safdie for a brand-new Netflix comedy special.

Adam Sandler returns to the stand-up stage for a new Netflix special directed by Josh Safdie (1)

The GOAT is back, ladies and gentlemen! Start digging in your childhood closet for that shoebox full of Adam Sandler cassette tapes and grab an absurd amount of D batteries for your boombox because the Sandman cometh to Netflix for a brand-new stand-up comedy special!

Netflix announced today that Adam Sandler will film an all-new comedy special, his second for Netflix following 2018’s Emmy-nominated 100% Fresh. The untitled special will be directed by Josh Safdie, who, along with Benny Safdie, also directed Sandler in the filmUncut Gems. The new comedy special continues Sandler’s illustrious partnership with Netflix. He has starred in several global hit Netflix films, includingLeo,You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah,Hustle,Murder Mystery,Murder Mystery 2,Hubie Halloween,Sandy Wexler, The Week Of, The Do-Over, andThe Ridiculous 6. Additionally, Happy Madison has producedFather of the Year, The Wrong Missy, and The Out-laws.

Adam Sandler’s next Netflix feature isSpaceman, based on the novelSpaceman of Bohemiaby Jaroslav Kalfař. The film stars Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar, and Lena Olin, with Isabella Rossellini and Paul Dano. Johan Renck directs the movie from a script from writer Colby Day.

Here’s the official synopsis forSpaceman:

“Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time he finds hiding in the bowels of his ship. Hanuš (voiced by Paul Dano) works with Jakub to make sense of what went wrong before it is too late.”

Are you a fan of Sandler’s stand-up comedy? What about his comedy albums, likeThey’re All Gonna Laugh at You,What’s Your Name, andShhh… Don’t Tell. I can still remember when Sandler’s albums played on every stereo and Walkman around my middle school. Kids loved to pretend they were Sandler’s foul-mouthed Goat character. Boy, those were the days, eh?

Are you excited about Adam Sandler teaming up with Josh Safdie for a new Netflix stand-up special? Let us know in the comments below.

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Adam Sandler returns to the stand-up stage for a new Netflix special directed by Josh Safdie (2024)

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What is the new series of Adam Sandler on Netflix? ›

What's Spaceman about? Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth.

What was Adam Sandler's Netflix deal? ›

The actor signed a reported $250 million renewal deal with Netflix in 2020, amid claims subscribers had spent two billion hours watching his films since 2015. “There's no such thing as too much Sandler,” the company said at the time.

How is Adam Sandler paid so much? ›

The majority of Sandler's 2023 income came from his lucrative deals with streaming giant Netflix, according to the report, which has worked with the comedian since 2014 and hosts an extensive catalog of his work.

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Spaceman movie: Adam Sandler's new Netflix film is going to confuse viewers. Let me explain.

What is the next movie with Adam Sandler in 2024? ›

Adam Sandler plays an astronaut in new film 'Spaceman': See official 1st look. "Spaceman" arrives on March 1, 2024. Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News. Adam Sandler is an astronaut in his next film.

Are there any new Adam Sandler movies on Netflix? ›

Spaceman. Adam Sandler as Jakub and Hanus in Spaceman. Sandler's newest on Netflix is 2024's Spaceman. In the film, Sandler plays an astronaut on a long-term solo mission.

Is Adam Sandler a billionaire? ›

Based on the most recent data available, Adam Sandler's estimated net worth is $440 million, primarily due to his lucrative career in comedy, acting, and film production.

Who is the highest paid actor in America? ›

Sandler raked in $73m (£57.3m) following the success of his stand-up comedy tour and 2023 Netflix film, Murder Mystery 2 - outstripping the earnings of Barbie stars, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, as well as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise and Ben Affleck.

How much did Adam Sandlers' daughter get paid? ›

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1. Adam Sandler. $73 million ($97 million gross) In the first three months after Murder Mystery 2 was released on Netflix, the streamer reported that it was watched for a total of 173 million hours across the world and ranked in the Top 10 in 90 different countries.

Who is Adam Sandler married to? ›

The funnyman and his wife Jackie Sandler are parents of two daughters. The entire Sandler family recently stepped out at the Los Angeles premiere of Adam Sandler's new film "Spaceman," which sees the 57-year-old play an astronaut who is on a mission to save his marriage.

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Sandler had an estimated net worth of $420 million in 2020, and signed a new four-movie deal with Netflix worth over $250 million.

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