A Sequel from Hell… or Just a Viral Mirage?
In early 2025, social media caught fire with what appeared to be an exciting announcement: Little Nicky 2: Hell Takes a Vacation, supposedly set to premiere on Netflix. The poster featured Adam Sandler back in his signature black coat, devilish hair, and awkward stare — and fans of the original 2000 cult comedy couldn’t contain their excitement. Was Nicky finally coming back from the underworld?
Unfortunately, that hellishly tempting news turned out to be a fan-made creation, not an official studio announcement. Reputable sources like The Direct, Snopes, and Yahoo Entertainment were quick to debunk the poster, confirming it was edited from the original 2000 promotional artwork and that no sequel is currently in development.
That hasn’t stopped the buzz. Despite being a critical and commercial flop upon release — grossing only $58.3 million against an $80–85 million budget — Little Nicky has developed a dedicated cult following over the years. Audiences have come to appreciate its absurdist humor, quirky hellish setting, and Adam Sandler’s strange but oddly endearing performance as Satan’s kind-hearted son. In today’s world of nostalgic revivals and surprise sequels, the idea of revisiting Little Nicky doesn’t feel so far-fetched — especially with Sandler’s continued partnership with Netflix.
Still, the reality is more grounded. Adam Sandler currently has his hands full with a number of confirmed projects, most notably Happy Gilmore 2, which is officially in the works for Netflix. Meanwhile, there’s been no credible report, leak, or studio movement to suggest that Little Nicky 2 is being developed behind the scenes.
Even so, the viral momentum behind the rumor highlights just how much love there still is for Sandler’s stranger, weirder roles. For fans, the dream of returning to that fiery, freaky version of Hell — complete with talking bulldogs, head-shaking cameos, and Coke-filled boob flasks — lives on, even if only in the form of fan posters and wishful thinking.
Until then, Little Nicky remains a one-of-a-kind oddity in Sandler’s filmography — misunderstood at first, but remembered fondly by those who embrace the weird. As for Little Nicky 2? That’s a sequel stuck in development hell — quite literally.