The list of franchises that had an insanely long break between movies is about to get a little happier as Happy Gilmore 2 is coming to a golf course, err TV screen near you in the very near future. That’s right, the sequel to one of the best sports comedies of all time, Happy Gilmore, will soon join the ranks of the best movies on Netflix when Adam Sandler’s iconic ‘90s movie character starts crushing golfballs and cashing checks. And we have all the details…
If you want to know more about the Happy Gilmore 2 release date and the movie’s ever-growing cast, catch a glimpse at its teaser trailer, and just learn more about the upcoming Netflix movie, you’re in the right place! Come with us as we break down everything we know about the long-awaited sequel!
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?
After leaving the world anxiously waiting for news on the Happy Gilmore 2 release date, Netflix has finally come out and announced that the upcoming Adam Sandler movie will debut on Friday, July 25, 2025, right in the middle of the 2025 movie schedule. That means anyone with a Netflix subscription will be able to watch Happy return to the fairways and greens (and hopefully not sandtraps) once again.
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 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
When rumors first circulated about Happy Gilmore 2, we wrote about what we needed to see in the sequel, and one of those was at least one golfer cameo. Well, Sandler revealed during an August 2024 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that we would be getting multiple appearances from pro golfers. No names have been revealed at this time. Over time, Netflix has confirmed that legendary sports anchor and talk show host Dan Patrick will be appearing in the movie, as will WWE wrestler Becky Lynch.
What Is Happy Gilmore 2 About?
Netflix hasn’t dropped any official details about the Happy Gilmore 2 story, but based on what we’ve seen in the various teaser trailers (more on those in a bit), it sounds like Adam Sandler’s rebellious golfer will be returning to the world of golf after a long break. Sandler himself shed some light on the Happy Gilmore 2 story when speaking with Travis and Jason Kelce on the brothers’ New Heights podcast in August 2024, saying:
[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.
It doesn’t sound as dark as Uncut Gems or other dramatic movies from the comedian, but this could be a slightly more serious and nuanced approach for the sequel. Despite that, Sandler was quick to point out that “we’re trying to make you laugh the whole time,” so don’t go into the movie expecting Reign Over Me or anything like that.
The Happy Gilmore 2 Teaser
While we’re still waiting on a full Happy Gilmore 2 trailer breaking down the bigger plot points of the upcoming comedy, Netflix has dropped two brief teasers hyping up what will probably be one of the platform’s biggest releases of the year. Back in December 2024, the streamer dropped the first teaser, an incredibly short (less than one minute) primer showing off returning faces and new players. Then in March 2025, Netflix dropped a longer teaser trailer that has us even more excited for what’s to come:
The teaser starts with Happy commenting on the state of his bronze bust in a hall of legends like Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus before jumping into some great golf action. Comedy, drama, and so many characters follow in this nearly two-minute preview. Now we just have to wait a little while longer for the full trailer to drop.
Adam Sandler Co-Wrote Happy Gilmore 2 With Longtime Collaborator Tim Herlihy
Adam Sandler wrote some of his best movies with Tim Herlihy, and Happy Gilmore 2 will be no exception. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the former SNL writer, who co-wrote classics like the original Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, and The Wedding Singer, to name a few, has been working with his longtime friend and collaborator on the highly anticipated sequel.
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.
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 Tubi.
Rent/Buy Happy Gilmore on Amazon.
And though we’re bummed we won’t get to see Happy Gilmore 2 on the big screen, there are still plenty of reasons to be excited about this promising comedy. But be sure to come back for all the latest on the flick between now and its July 25 release date.
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