Adam Sandler attended the film’s New York premiere with his family on Monday night to support his daughter Sunny at the event for Netflix’s Don’t Say Good Luck . Adam and his wife Jackie brought their daughters Sunny and Sadie to the Plaza Hotel for the August 10, 2026, event. The film, which debuted this month,Don’t Say Good Luck , is set to release on Netflix on August 14. Starring 17-year-old Sunny Sandler as the protagonist Sophie Birenbaum, Don’t Say Good Luck is a coming-of-age dramedy written and directed by Julia Hart.
Sunny Sandler Stars In ‘Don’t Say Good Luck’
The film follows the protagonist Sophie, played by Sunny Sandler, through her journey as she navigates between high school theatre productions and complicated family drama. This is Sunny’s first lead role, which is notable, considering that her previous film roles have largely revolved around her father Adam. Other notable stars in the production include Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Jack Champion, Stephanie Beatriz, and Scarlett Estevez.
Don’t Say Good Luck features a cast of established actors and filmmakers, including director Julia Hart, who has praised Sunny’s performance and said that she did an incredible job bringing Sophie to life on the screen.
Adam and Jackie Sandler Attend ‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ Premiere
Adam and Jackie attended the premiere with their daughters, as Adam and Sunny continue to gain fame and recognition for their work. At the event, Adam wore a bright blue polo shirt with baggy black track pants and sneakers. Jackie wore a black halter dress to the event, while her daughters wore their own unique styles. Sunny and her sister Sadie arrived at the Plaza Hotel’s red carpet and posed for photos with paparazzi clicking their cameras.
The media also made a big deal out of the fact that Adam Sandler didn’t often make public appearances with his whole family at once. By attending the ‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ premiere, he showed the world how important this film was to his daughter Sunny.
Sunny’s Big Year In Hollywood
Sunny has been quite busy throughout her young career, and the New York premiere came shortly after she made a guest appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in August 3. During the taping for the late-night talk show, Sunny talked about spending time together with her father Adam and sister Sadie. Sunny shared a story about mimicking her father’s laid-back dressing style when she was growing up and having jokes about his odd habit of wearing socks in the swimming pool. As far as Adam’s quirky style choices go, fans have dubbed them ‘Sandlercore.’
However, Sunny is set to gain even more fame and recognition after ‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ hits Netflix on August 14, 2026. With her father Adam and mother Jackie attending the New York premiere, the film’s debut signifies a significant step in Sunny’s acting career.
As the young actress prepares to shift from her supporting roles in her father’s films to a leading role in
Don’t Say Good Luck , viewers can expect to see many more of Sunny’s performances on Netflix. Following the film’s debut on the streaming platform, viewers can look forward to seeing Sunny Sandler occupy the screen as Sophie Birenbaum and follow her lead in Don’t Say Good Luck .





