the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood, NJ — Adam Sandler’s long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, has become New Jersey’s biggest film production to date, with a staggering $152.5 million qualified spend during its 64 days of filming across the Garden State, according to the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission.
The Netflix comedy, which premiered last month nearly 30 years after the original, is the highest-spending production since Gov. Phil Murphy reinstated the state’s Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program in 2018. On average, the movie spent $2.3 million per day, including $1.2 million on lodging and $6.4 million on local extras.
Netflix’s Growing Footprint in New Jersey
Netflix has rapidly expanded its presence in the state, not only producing Happy Gilmore 2 but also filming projects like Nonnas and The Irishman, with upcoming titles including The Whisper Man, 72 Hours, and Office Romance.
The streaming giant is also investing $1 billion in a new 500,000-square-foot production facility at Fort Monmouth, creating both permanent industry jobs and construction-related opportunities for local communities.
Why New Jersey Shines on Screen
“Happy Gilmore 2 showcases New Jersey’s exceptional versatility in doubling as a variety of locations,” said Jon M. Crowley, executive director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission.
The movie filmed in 31 municipalities across nine counties, using golf courses, suburban neighborhoods, universities, and even airports as backdrops.
Notable filming locations included:
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Gilmore Home: Exterior in Irvington, interior in Belleville
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Golf Courses: Beacon Hill Country Club (Atlantic Highlands), Fiddler’s Elbow (Bedminster), Montclair Golf Club (West Orange), and more
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Iconic Sites: Newark Liberty International Airport, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Pleasantdale Chateau (West Orange), and the former Essex County Isolation Hospital (Belleville)
Record-Breaking Success on Netflix
According to ScreenRant, Happy Gilmore 2 had the largest opening weekend of any Netflix film in U.S. history, earning 46.7 million views in just three days. It also set a record for Sandler’s Netflix projects under his Happy Madison Productions banner.
And the momentum isn’t slowing down — the company recently chose New Jersey again for its teen musical Don’t Say Good Luck, which has been filming in Cranford, Livingston, and Ridgewood.
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