Adam Sandler and David Letterman are coming together for a new Netflix event, as the highly anticipated Adam Sandler David Letterman interview is set to premiere on December 1st. The sit-down, held at New York University, is part of Letterman’s acclaimed series and will give fans an in-depth look at Sandler’s career and current projects.
Netflix Announces Special Air Date for Sandler-Letterman Conversation
Netflix has confirmed that
“My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler”
will become available for streaming on Monday, December 1st. The news was unveiled alongside a new trailer, igniting excitement among fans of both comedians and the wider entertainment industry.
The special was filmed in early October at New York University, where Adam Sandler returned to his alma mater for the conversation. According to reporting by LateNighter, the event included not just the interview itself, but also Sandler visiting familiar campus locations as part of the production.
Details of the Interview Format and Strategy
Although
“My Next Guest Needs No Introduction”
has already been approved for an additional two seasons, the forthcoming episode with Sandler is being presented as a standalone special. Netflix has previously used this approach to draw attention to its own stars and productions. Recent examples include John Mulaney’s special episode ahead of his show
“John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA,”
plus bonus interviews with comedians like Zach Galifianakis and Jerry Seinfeld, both conducted by Letterman at special Netflix FYC events.
Sandler’s Current Projects on the Platform
This new special arrives as Adam Sandler is highly visible on Netflix due to multiple projects. Chief among them is “Jay Kelly,” a Noah Baumbach-directed dramedy co-starring George Clooney. The film is currently enjoying a limited theatrical release, before its worldwide Netflix debut on December 5th. Sandler’s ongoing partnership with Netflix remains strong, most recently delivering “Happy Gilmore 2” as part of a lucrative overall deal.
The Ongoing Success and Evolution of Letterman’s Series
“My Next Guest Needs No Introduction”
is now entering its sixth season, though its episode releases have become somewhat irregular. The most recent fifth season consisted of three episodes, with appearances by celebrities including Miley Cyrus, Charles Barkley, and Caitlin Clark—two of which dropped simultaneously in June 2024, while the third followed in April 2025. The season built on momentum from an April 2024 special featuring John Mulaney, which ultimately received an Emmy Award.
Looking ahead, Netflix plans to release the sixth regular season of the show later in December, following the high-profile conversation with Adam Sandler. The special not only reconnects Sandler with his comedic roots at New York University but also reaffirms the platform’s dedication to marquee interviews with some of the world’s most recognized talents.
With stars like Jerry Seinfeld, Zach Galifianakis, and John Mulaney previously joining David Letterman for similar specials or events, this latest installment promises to sustain the series’ appeal as a showcase of both entertainment history and contemporary stardom.
