Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Netflix Adapting 'Dad Camp' Novel with 21 Laps and Happy Madison
Netflix is turning Evan S. Porter's book 'Dad Camp' into a movie.
The story is about a dad and his daughter trying to get closer at a summer camp.
Kevin Jakubowski is writing the script, and the people who made 'Stranger Things' and Adam Sandler's company are helping.
This news comes after Adam Sandler's movie 'Happy Gilmore 2' had a huge opening on Netflix.
Shawn Levy, who is involved in the 'Dad Camp' project, is also working on a 'Star Wars' movie coming out in 2027.
Netflix is developing a film adaptation of Evan S. Porter's novel 'Dad Camp'.
Kevin Jakubowski will write the script, with production by 21 Laps and Happy Madison.
'Dad Camp' tells the story of a father-daughter retreat and their evolving relationship.
Happy Gilmore 2, produced by Happy Madison, had a massive opening weekend on Netflix.
Shawn Levy's next directorial project is Star Wars: Starfighter, set for 2027.
- Who
- Kevin Jakubowski is writing the script, Shawn Levy, and Happy Madison will produce.
- What
- Netflix will adapt Evan S. Porter's novel 'Dad Camp' into a feature film.
- When
- Production is underway, with a release date not specified in the articles.
- Where
- The film is being developed for Netflix.
- Why
- To create original content for Netflix and capitalize on the success of adaptations.
- Project
- Dad Camp Film Adaptation
- Source Material
- Evan S. Porter's Novel
- Writer
- Kevin Jakubowski
- Production Companies
- 21 Laps & Happy Madison
- Director (Star Wars)
- Shawn Levy
- Happy Gilmore 2 Views
- Over 109 million