Little Nicky 2: Hell of a Dad (2026) marks a loud, absurd, and surprisingly heartfelt return to Adam Sandler’s cult-classic Underworld. Staying true to the original’s outrageous humor, the sequel modernizes Hell with sharp satire aimed at digital culture, identity crises, and chaotic parenting.
Adam Sandler slips comfortably back into the role of Nicky, now older, calmer, and living a peaceful life in New York with Valerie, played again by Patricia Arquette. The story quickly ignites when Nicky’s son Damien enters the picture, portrayed by Timothée Chalamet with comedic confidence. As a half-devil, half-angel teen who dreams of becoming a SoundCloud rapper, Damien represents a new generation caught between destiny and self-expression.
The film’s biggest comedic strength lies in its parody of modern tech obsession. Hell being transformed into a crypto-mining operation by a demon named Algorithm is both ridiculous and cleverly relevant. This digital twist allows the movie to mock hustle culture, artificial intelligence, and the monetization of everything—even eternal damnation.
Rhys Ifans returns as Adrian, adding chaotic energy and sharp comedic timing, while Harvey Keitel’s Grandpa Satan brings classic gravitas mixed with dark humor. The father-son dynamic between Nicky and Damien surprisingly anchors the film emotionally, turning what could have been pure nonsense into a story about responsibility, acceptance, and generational conflict.