Editing Adam Sandler (section)

=== 2014-present: Final theatrical films and switch to Netflix ===

In October 2014, Netflix announced a four-movie deal with Sandler and Happy Madison Productions.<ref>{{Cite news|title = With Four New Adam Sandler Films, Netflix Takes Aim at Theaters - NYTimes.com|url = http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/10/02/business/media/with-four-new-adam-sandler-films-netflix-takes-aim-at-theaters.html|newspaper = The New York Times|date = October 2, 2014|access-date = December 13, 2015|last1 = Steel|first1 = Emily}}</ref> Also that year, Sandler co-starred in the drama film ''[[Men, Women & Children (film)|Men, Women & Children]]'', directed by [[Jason Reitman]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Toronto: Jason Reitman Lining Up His Next Film|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/toronto-jason-reitman-lining-up-620958|access-date=December 19, 2013|newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=September 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release|publisher=Paramount Pictures|title=Production Begins on Jason Reitman's Men, Women & Children|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=112527|access-date=December 19, 2013|via=ComingSoon.net|date=December 16, 2013|archive-date=December 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216211243/http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=112527|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was considered for the voice of Rocket Raccoon in Marvel's ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' but [[Bradley Cooper]] was cast instead.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.ifc.com/2013/01/jim-carrey-adam-sandler-guardians-of-the-galaxy| publisher= [[IFC (U.S. TV channel)|IFC]]| title= Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler Being Considered For "Guardians of the Galaxy"| access-date= October 10, 2016| archive-date= October 11, 2016| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161011055557/http://www.ifc.com/2013/01/jim-carrey-adam-sandler-guardians-of-the-galaxy| url-status= dead}}</ref>

In 2015, Sandler released his last theatrical film, ''[[Pixels (2015 film)|Pixels]]'', based on French director Patrick Jean's [[Pixels (2010 film)|2010 short film of the same name]], before transitioning into a distribution deal with [[Netflix]].

Sandler's first original film for Netflix was the Western comedy film ''[[The Ridiculous 6]]''. Despite being universally panned by critics,<ref name="rotten">{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_ridiculous_six/ |title= The Ridiculous Six (2015) |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=December 15, 2015}}</ref> on January 6, 2016, it was announced by Netflix that the film had been viewed more times in 30 days than any other movie in Netflix history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/adam-sandlers-ridiculous-six-is-making-history-for-netflix-1201673572|title=Adam Sandle's 'Ridiculous Six' Is Making History for Netflix|work=Variety|first=Margaret|last=Lenker|date=January 6, 2016|access-date=February 10, 2022}}</ref> Sandler also starred in another Netflix film in 2016, titled ''[[The Do-Over]]''.

Sandler starred in the 2017 Netflix film ''[[Sandy Wexler]]'', in which he plays a talent manager who falls in love with one of his clients. He returned to dramatic territory in 2017 with [[Noah Baumbach]]'s family drama ''[[The Meyerowitz Stories]]''. In the film, Sandler plays Danny Meyerowitz, who is unemployed and separated from his wife. His experiencing dysfunctional relationships with his brother ([[Ben Stiller]]), his sister ([[Elizabeth Marvel]]), and his father ([[Dustin Hoffman]]). The film premiered in competition for the [[Palme d'Or]] at the [[2017 Cannes Film Festival]] where his performance received favorable notices from critics.<ref name="salon" /> Peter Debruge, film critic for ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'', wrote of his performance, "With no shtick to fall back on, Sandler is forced to act, and it's a glorious thing to watch".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/the-meyerowitz-stories-review-1202437960/|title= Film Review: 'The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)'|website= Variety|date= May 21, 2017|access-date= May 30, 2021}}</ref>
[[File:Men Women and Children 23 (15087355127).jpg|thumb|Sandler at the [[2014 Toronto International Film Festival]], for the premiere of ''[[Men, Women & Children (film)|Men, Women & Children]]'']]
In 2018, Sandler starred in the Netflix film ''[[The Week Of]]'' alongside [[Chris Rock]]. He also starred in a Netflix stand-up special ''[[Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh]]'', which was part of his company's Netflix deal and marked his first stand-up film in over two decades. The special was directed by longtime collaborator [[Steven Brill (filmmaker)|Steven Brill]], while portions of the special was filmed by Paul Thomas Anderson, which marked his first project with Sandler since ''Punch-Drunk Love'' sixteen years prior.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharf |first=Zack |date=September 21, 2018 |title='100% Fresh' First Look: Adam Sandler's Netflix Stand-Up Special Is His First in Over Two Decades — Watch |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2018/09/adam-sandler-netflix-stand-up-live-first-look-release-date-1202005814/ |access-date=April 25, 2022 |website=[[IndieWire]]}}</ref>

On May 4, 2019, Sandler made his first appearance as host of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', ending the episode with a tribute to his friend and fellow former cast member [[Chris Farley]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/snl-adam-sandler-hosts-first-time-pays-tribute-chris-farley-1207490|title='SNL': Adam Sandler Hosts For First Time, Pays Tribute to Chris Farley|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 4, 2019|access-date=May 5, 2019}}</ref> Sandler received a [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series]] nomination for his hosting stint. In June 2019, he reunited with [[Jennifer Aniston]] in the Netflix film ''[[Murder Mystery (film)|Murder Mystery]]'', which broke the record for the biggest opening weekend in the company's history,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Netflix Reveals Record-Breaking Stats for Sandler-Aniston 'Murder Mystery' Flick |url=https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/netflix-murder-mystery-stats-1203246899/ |access-date=August 9, 2022 |website=Variety|date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref> and spawned a sequel, ''[[Murder Mystery 2]]'', in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2021/09/25/murder-mystery-netflix-movie-sequel-jennifer-aniston-adam-sandler/|title=Murder Mystery 2: Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler Set to Return for Sequel to Hit Netflix Movie|first=Matt Webb|last=Mitovich|website=[[TVLine]]|date=September 25, 2021 }}</ref>

In December 2019, Sandler starred in the crime thriller ''[[Uncut Gems]]'', directed by the [[Safdie brothers]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adam Sandler Shows Off His Acting Chops In 'Uncut Gems' Trailer |date=September 24, 2019 |url=https://digg.com/video/adam-sandler-uncut-gems-trailer |publisher=Digg |access-date=September 25, 2019}}</ref> The movie and Sandler's acting received critical acclaim and many end-of-year awards from critics, who noted this role as a career best for Sandler, for which he earned the [[Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/uncut-gems-review-adam-sandler-safdie-brothers-cast-director-a9276151.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109132845/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/uncut-gems-review-adam-sandler-safdie-brothers-cast-director-a9276151.html |archive-date=2020-01-09 |url-access=limited |url-status=live|title='Uncut Gems review: The best performance of Adam Sandler's career'|work=The Guardian|first=Clarisse|last=Loughrey|date=January 9, 2020 |access-date=January 15, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Gleiberman|first=Owen|date=2020-01-01|title='Uncut Gems': The Startling Indie Smash That Audiences…Don't Like? (Column)|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/uncut-gems-adam-sandler-the-safdie-brothers-a24-1203454367/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Variety|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101203318/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/uncut-gems-adam-sandler-the-safdie-brothers-a24-1203454367/ |archive-date=January 1, 2020 }}</ref>

In January 2020, [[Netflix]] announced a new four-movie deal with Happy Madison Productions worth up to $275 million.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Netflix Signs Adam Sandler to $275 million/4 Movie Deal, Claims Its Viewers Spent 2 Billion Hours Watching His Movies|url=https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2020/1/netflix-signs-adam-sandler-to-275-million4-movie-deal-claims-its-viewers-spent-2-billion-hours-watching-his-movies|access-date=2021-02-08|website=World of Reel|date=August 19, 2019}}</ref> Sandler starred in and wrote the 2020 Netflix film ''[[Hubie Halloween]]''. Besides, he voiced Leo the lizard in a Netflix's animated coming-of-age musical ''[[Leo (2023 American film)|Leo]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gyarkye |first=Lovia |date=2023-11-18 |title='Leo' Review: Adam Sandler Is an Advice-Dispensing Lizard in Netflix's Animated Charmer |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/leo-review-adam-sandler-netflix-1235661058/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>

Sandler produced and starred in the 2022 sports drama film ''[[Hustle (2022 film)|Hustle]]'', which received critical acclaim. His performance in the film was repeatedly singled out for praise<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hustle: Adam Sandler has achieved impressive Rotten Tomatoes record with new Netflix movie |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/adam-sandler-hustle-netflix-rotten-tomatoes-b2099452.html |access-date=August 9, 2022 |website=The Independent|date=June 18, 2022 }}</ref> and he received a nomination for a [[Screen Actors Guild Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/movies/sag-awards-2023-nominations-full-list/|title=SAG Awards 2023 Nominations: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Coolidge and Viola Davis Score Nods|work=People|first=Tommy|last=McArdle|date=January 11, 2023|access-date=January 12, 2023}}</ref> On March 19, 2023, Sandler was awarded the [[John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts|Kennedy Center's]] [[Mark Twain Prize for American Humor]]. Many of Sandler's friends and fellow performers, including [[Ben Stiller]], [[Conan O'Brien]], [[Dana Carvey]], and [[Judd Apatow]], spoke at the event.<ref>Hoglund, Andy. [https://ew.com/tv/adam-sandler-mark-twain-prize-for-american-humor-highlights/ “Adam Sandler's Mark Twain Prize ceremony highlights: Opera Man, prank calls, SNL jabs, and lots of love”.] ''Entertainment Weekly''. Published March 26, 2023. Accessed March 27, 2023.</ref>

In 2024, Sandler starred in his second Netflix stand-up comedy special, ''Adam Sandler: Love You'', which was directed by [[Josh Safdie]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hailu |first1=Selome |title=Adam Sandler Sets New Netflix Comedy Special Directed by Josh Safdie |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/adam-sandler-netflix-comedy-special-josh-safdie-1235908421/ |access-date=13 February 2024 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=12 February 2024}}</ref> He also starred in the science fiction drama film ''[[Spaceman (2024 film)|Spaceman]]'', an adaptation of the science fiction novel ''[[Spaceman of Bohemia]]'' (2017), directed by [[Johan Renck]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=October 26, 2020 |title=Adam Sandler To Star In Netflix's Adaptation Of 'The Spaceman Of Bohemia' Being Directed By 'Chernobyl's Johan Renck |url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/john-wick-derek-kolstad-amazon-studios-japanese-manga-hellsing-1234706766/ |access-date=March 5, 2021 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

Also in 2024, Sandler was named the People's Choice Icon at the [[49th People's Choice Awards]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Jennifer Aniston presents Adam Sandler with People's Choice Icon Award |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/adam-sandler-netflix-comedy-special-josh-safdie-1235908421/ |access-date=19 February 2024 |work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |date=19 February 2024}}</ref> In March 2024, Forbes announced that Sandler was the best-paid actor in Hollywood in 2023, earning $73 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattcraig/2024/03/06/highest-paid-actors-2023-adam-sandler-margot-robbie/?sh=49a6962563a0|title=The Highest-Paid Actors Of 2023|website=Forbes |date=6 March 2024|access-date=8 March 2024}}</ref>