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    Don’t Say Good Luck Will Be Your Summer Movie Obsession on August 14

    Sunny Sandler stars in the coming-of-age drama-comedy produced by Adam Sandler.

    By Brookie McIlvaine
    April 28, 2026

No need to knock on wood — Don’t Say Good Luck is coming to bring the laughs (and emotion) this summer. The dramedy, directed by Julia Hart, will premiere on Netflix on August 14. Get a first look at the coming-of-age flick. 

Keep reading to learn what Don’t Say Good Luck is about and find out who’s starring.

What is Don’t Say Good Luck about?

Sophie Birenbaum (Sunny Sandler) is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until suddenly she’s living with even more drama at home than on the stage. 

A family of five, including two adults, a teen girl, and two young boys, sits together smiling on the front porch steps of a house with white siding, plants, and a wooden door, suggesting a warm, casual outdoor setting.

Who is in the cast of Don’t Say Good Luck?

Who else is involved in Don’t Say Good Luck?

Hart, Jordan Horowitz, and Laura Hankin wrote the script, with a story by Hankin. Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Horowitz, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, and Fred Berger produce. Sophia Lin, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady, Barry Weissler, and Michael Roiff executive produce.

When will Don’t Say Good Luck be released?

The upcoming flick will land on Netflix on August 14. 

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