Jashandeep Singh
Adam Sandler needs no introduction. The actor has carved his own niche in Hollywood by starring in some of the finest comedy films that have the perfect blend of humor and emotion. Whether it’s portraying a carefree singer in ‘The Wedding Singer’ or a doting father in the recent Netflix hit ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,’ the actor always leaves an indelible mark on the audience. But Sandler’s talents are not limited to just comedy.
From showcasing his goofy charm in his early breakout films like ‘Billy Madison’ and ‘Happy Gilmore,’ to giving nuanced performances in ‘Punch-Drunk Love’ and ‘Hustle,’ the actor has repeatedly proven his versatility. With such incredible filmography, Sandler’s new projects are always highly anticipated by the audience. If you, too, are curious to know about the actor’s upcoming films, we have got you covered!
1. Roommates (April 17, 2026)
Sandler will star alongside Natasha Lyonne in Chandler Levack’s comedy movie ‘Roommates.’ The Netflix feature follows a hopeful, naive college freshman, Devon, who asks the cool and confident Celeste to be her roommate, seeing a blossoming friendship spiral thereafter into a war of passive aggression. The script is written by Jimmy Fowlie and Ceara O’Sullivan of SNL. The cast also includes Sarah Sherman, Nick Kroll, Sadie Sandler, Chloe East, Storm Reid, and Martin Herlihy. The movie will arrive on Netflix on April 17, 2026. You can watch the trailer here.
2. Time Out (2026)
Sandler will star alongside Steve Zahn, Willem Dafoe, F. Murray Abraham, and Gaby Hoffmann in the upcoming Netflix thriller movie ‘Time Out.’ Scott Cooper will direct the feature, which is based on the French film ‘L’Emploi du temps’ by Laurent Cantet and Robin Campillo. Cooper also adapted the screenplay. The story follows Vincent, who, after being fired from his job, can’t bring himself to tell his wife and family. He spins a web of lies and creates an investment scheme, and the deception threatens to overwhelm his life. Filming is underway in Vancouver, British Columbia. A release date is awaited, though it will arrive in 2026.
3. Grown Ups 3 (TBA)
‘Grown Ups 3’ will begin filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, in July 2026. Dennis Dugan, who directed the first two installments, is back to helm this one, too, which is being backed by Netflix. Sandler, Fred Wolf, and Tim Herlihy wrote the story, which is under wraps. Alongside Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello, and David Spade will be back in their respective characters. It remains to be seen whether Rob Schneider will return, though he was not there in the second part.
4. Leo 2 (TBA)
Sandler is expected to return to voice Leo, the lizard in ‘Leo 2,’ the sequel to the hit Netflix animated movie ‘Leo.’ Sandler wrote the story, which is under wraps, and the project has reached the pre-production stage. The rest of the voice cast includes Rob Schneider, Jason Alexander, Sadie Sandler, Bill Burr, and Nick Swardson. A director has yet to be announced.
5. Untitled Film with Josh Safdie (TBA)
Sandler was going to be seen in a yet-untitled Netflix movie written and directed by Josh Safdie of the Safdie brothers. The film is set against the backdrop of high-end sports card collections in the 1990s and follows a retired Baseball pitcher who tries to make a comeback. Meanwhile, a sports memorabilia agent tries to capitalize on his success. Sandler is cast along with Megan Thee Stallion, Eminem, Steve Harvey, and Lil’ Wayne. The project marked the second feature-film collaboration of the actor with the Safdie Brothers after the 2019 crime thriller ‘Uncut Gems.’ More details regarding this project are awaited.
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