When it comes to iconic sports movies that got a sequel, never in a million years did we think there would be a second chapter for Happy Gilmore. Yet, nearly 30 years after Adam Sandler’s iconic ‘90s movie character smashed golf balls, fought gators, brawled with Bob Barker, and warmed our hearts, he’s coming back for Happy Gilmore 2. The follow-up to one of the best sports comedies of all time is one of the biggest movies on the 2025 Netflix release schedule, and one you won’t want to miss..
Now that there’s not much time before Happy Gilmore becomes available for anyone with a Netflix subscription, there are some last-minute details we need to go over. From the cast to the story to a look at that cameo-filled official trailer, and so much more, there’s a lot to unpack here.
And no, you don’t have to “join us at 9 o’clock on the ninth green.”
What Is The Happy Gilmore 2 Release Date?
It’s been 29 years, so what’s a few weeks more? That’s the question we have to ask ourselves as the Happy Gilmore 2 release date has been set for Friday, July 25, 2025. Coming in at the end of what’s going to be a busy July on the 2025 movie schedule, Adam Sandler’s new movie will hopefully make up for lost time when it drops before the end of the month.
But Happy Gilmore 2 won’t be without some steep competition as Fantastic Four: First Steps hits the big screen the same weekend, the final release in a month full of massive blockbusters like Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman, to name a few.
The Happy Gilmore 2 Trailer
Though we have seen multiple teasers for Happy Gilmore 2 over the past few months, Netflix didn’t release a full trailer until the Tudum Day 2025 event in May 2025. This full-fledged preview, which lays out the story and features one incredible cameo after another, also sets the tone for what could be one of the funniest movies of the year. Check it out below:
Set to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Tuesday’s Gone,” another callback to the 1996 comedy about an amateur golfer trying to raise money to save his grandma’s house, the two-and-a-half-minute trailer is full of one great moment after another. From family advice from John Daly to a mysterious confrontation with Shooter McGavin in a graveyard to some killer golf drives, there’s a lot to unpack.
The Happy Gilmore 2 Cast
Adam Sandler’s best movies have featured all kinds of great sports cameos and bit roles by big-time stars and featured characters played by some of the Saturday Night Live alum’s closest friends, and there’s no reason to believe that won’t be the same this time around. While those familiar faces haven’t been revealed at this point, the Happy Gilmore 2 cast will see some major talent on top of the return of Sandler’s unorthodox golfer.
Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore
With Sandler making the press rounds and appearing on multiple podcasts to talk about the movie, it should be no surprise that he’ll once again be playing the titular hero in Happy Gilmore 2.
Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin
In September 2024, Netflix announced that Christopher McDonald would in fact be back as Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore 2, which is honestly the least surprising casting news so far.
Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit
When revealing that good old Shooter McGavin would be back, Netflix also announced that Julie Bowen would be reprising her role as Virginia Venit.
Benito Martinez Ocasio, aka Bad Bunny
Benito Martínez Ocasio, aka Bad Bunny, will add another big movie to his list of upcoming projects, as the rapper-turned-wrestler-turned-actor will be showing up. Based on what we’ve seen so far, it appears Ocasio will be playing Happy’s extremely energetic caddy.
Travis Kelce
Three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce has been attached to play some kind of role in Happy Gilmore 2 since May 2024, and now it appears that’s going to happen. When Sandler appeared on Kelce’s New Heights podcast in August 2024, he revealed the Kansas City Chiefs tight end would have a part in the movie, but didn’t reveal any specifics. But judging by footage we’ve seen so far, it looks like the three-time Super Bowl champ will be playing a waiter.
Benny Safdie
Sandler and Benny Safdie (and his brother Josh) have a history that goes back a few years now, and that partnership will apparently continue with this sequel. In August 2024, the comedian told IndieWire that his Uncut Gems director had a “juicy part” in the upcoming comedy. What that means is anyone’s guess.
Ben Still as Hal
Happy, Shooter, and Virginia aren’t the only characters from Happy Gilmore to be showing up in the sequel, as Ben Stiller is back as Hal, the abusive orderly from the first film. In November 2024, Variety reported that the comedian was going to be a part of Happy Gilmore 2, but no other details were provided.
Margaret Qualley
In September 2024, Deadline reported that The Substance star Margaret Qualley would be showing up in Happy Gilmore 2. However, the identity of her role have not yet been announced.
Conor Sherry
Netflix has announced that up-and-coming actor Conor Sherry will have some kind of role in Happy Gilmore 2. Sherry, who most recently appeared in Snack Shack, has also popped up on shows like Are You Afraid of the Dark? and The Terminal List in recent years.
Ethan Cutkosky
Netflix has also announced that Ethan Cutkosky will appear in Happy Gilmore 2. Known for portraying Carl Gallagher on Shameless, Cutkosky has also appeared on shows like Power and The Conners.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman
Former AEW Heavyweight Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman, who wrestles under the MJF name, is another member of the Happy Gilmore 2 cast announced by Netflix. But like several other actors in the movie, Friedman’s role has not yet been disclosed.
Confirmed Cameos
What would an Adam Sandler movie be without a massive number of cameos from famous golfers, actors, celebrities, and more?
Luckily, we don’t have to worry about that, as Netflix has confirmed the following names also set to appear in the movie: Martin Herlihy, Tim Herlihy, Nelly Korda, Nancy Lopez, Verne Lundquist, Jack Giarraputo, Kevin Nealon, Benny Safdie, John Farley, Kym Whitley, Lavell Crawford, Ken Jennings, Cam’ron, Eminem, Post Malone, Marcello Hernandez, Dan Patrick, Oliver Hudson, Reggie Bush, Becky Lynch, Nikki Garcia, Jack Nicklaus, John Daly, Paige Spiranac, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Will Zalatoris.
What Is Happy Gilmore 2 About?
Based on everything we’ve seen and read about Happy Gilmore 2, the upcoming sports comedy will follow Adam Sandler’s beloved character as the former hockey player gets back into the golf game to raise money for his daughter’s ballet school tuition. And honestly, this sounds a lot like the tease Sandler gave when speaking with Travis and Jason Kelce on the brothers’ New Heights podcast in August 2024:
[The movie] picks up from an older guy who’s played golf a long time. Some stuff goes on in his life, he’s a little, he’s different. He’s a bit of a mess when you meet Happy. And then we try to get his life cooking again.
Though the movie does look and sound heartfelt (aren’t all of Sandler’s movies this way as of late?), it doesn’t sound like it’ll be as dark as some of Sandler’s previous performances in movies like Uncut Gems, Punch-Drunk Love, or Reign Over Me.
Murder Mystery Helmer Kyle Newacheck Is Directing Happy Gilmore 2
When Netflix announced a whole roster of cast additions in 2024, they also revealed that Kyle Newacheck would be directing the long-awaited sequel, nearly 30 years in the making. If Newacheck’s name sounds familiar, it could have something to do with the fact that he previously directed the 2019 Adam Sandler Netflix original, Murder Mystery. He’s also worked extensively on shows like Workaholics and What We Do in the Shadows.
But Newacheck isn’t the only longtime collaborator working with Sandler on the project, as he co-wrote the film with Tim Herlihy, the former Saturday Night Live writer who penned the first Happy Gilmore as well as other classics like Billy Madison and The Wedding Singer.
What Happened In Happy Gilmore?
We don’t need to break down any secret meanings or overlooked details from the Happy Gilmore ending, but there’s a good chance some of us haven’t watched the Adam Sandler movie since its release in 1996 or not long after. If you fall into that camp, here’s where things left off for Happy.
In the end, Happy was able to defeat the dastardly Shooter McGavin, win the tour championship, save his grandma’s house, and get the girl after going to hell and back (not to mention getting hit by a car) to go from underdog to hero. When we last saw Happy, he was looking up at Chubs, the alligator, and Abraham Lincoln (for some reason) in the clouds.
How To Watch The First Happy Gilmore
Has it been a long time since you revisited some of the funniest Adam Sandler quotes by watching Happy Gilmore? Though the all-time great golf movie isn’t streaming on Netflix right now, it is available for free on Tubi. You can rent or purchase a digital copy on services like Amazon.
Stream Happy Gilmore on Hulu.
Rent/Buy Happy Gilmore on Amazon.
What Is Happy Gilmore 2 Rated?
While Adam Sandler has had some R-rated comedies throughout his career, it won’t be the case this time as Netflix has given Happy Gilmore 2 a PG-13 rating. According to the movie’s official listing on Netflix, this rating was handed down due to strong language, crude/sexual material, partial nudity, and some thematic material.
We’re bummed we won’t get to see Happy Gilmore 2 on the big screen, but there are still plenty of reasons to be excited about this promising comedy. Be sure to come back for any last-minute changes on the flick between now and its July 25 release date.
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