Adam Sandler Praises Bad Bunny After Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Happy Gilmore 2 co-stars shared the screen before Bad Bunny's big performance.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 9:15am

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After attending the Super Bowl, actor Adam Sandler praised his Happy Gilmore 2 co-star Bad Bunny's performance during the Halftime Show, calling him "unbelievable" and a "great human being." Sandler and Bad Bunny recently worked together on the Netflix sequel to the 1996 comedy classic.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance was one of the most anticipated parts of the big game, and Sandler's positive review from a close friend and collaborator helps cement Bad Bunny's status as a rising entertainment superstar.

The details

Sandler attended Super Bowl 60 wearing a New England Patriots cap, although the team was unable to beat the Seattle Seahawks. Prior to his Halftime Show appearance, Bad Bunny starred alongside Sandler in the Netflix sequel Happy Gilmore 2, playing Sandler's busboy-turned-caddy character Oscar Mejías. This was not Bad Bunny's first acting role, as he has previously appeared in films like F9, Bullet Train, and Cassandro. He is also a professional wrestler, having competed in several matches for WWE.

  • Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show on February 9, 2026.
  • Happy Gilmore 2, starring Bad Bunny and Adam Sandler, was distributed by Netflix.

The players

Adam Sandler

An American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film producer known for his roles in popular comedies like Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, and Billy Madison.

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter who has become a global music superstar, as well as an accomplished actor and professional wrestler.

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What they’re saying

“'Benito was unbelievable,' Sandler raved. '[He was] loose, happy, made everybody ecstatic. I loved it, and congrats to the Bunny; he's a great human being.'”

— Adam Sandler

What’s next

Bad Bunny is expected to continue his successful music career and acting ventures, potentially leading to more high-profile performances and collaborations with other stars like Adam Sandler.

The takeaway

The partnership between Adam Sandler and Bad Bunny showcases the versatility and crossover appeal of the Puerto Rican superstar, who has seamlessly transitioned from music to acting and even professional wrestling, cementing his status as a true entertainment renaissance man.