Nearly three decades after Adam Sandler first unleashed his hockey-stick-swinging, trash-talking golfer onto the green, Happy Gilmore 2 is teeing up for a triumphant return. Netflix has locked in July 25, 2025, as the drop date for this long-awaited sequel, and the first trailer proves it’s been worth the wait. Sandler’s back as the titular Happy, grumpier and goofier than ever, staring down a bust of himself next to legends like Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods with a mix of disgust and disbelief. This isn’t just a nostalgia cash-in—it’s a full-on Sandler swing, packed with absurdity and heart.
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The cast is a hole-in-one: Julie Bowen returns as Virginia Venit, Christopher McDonald reprises his smug Shooter McGavin, and Ben Stiller’s back as the unhinged Hal. New blood like Bad Bunny—snapping a club over his knee in true punk fashion—and a slew of pro golfers (think Jordan Spieth and Jack Nicklaus) add fresh chaos to the mix. Filmed in New Jersey over late 2024, the sequel keeps its plot under wraps, but expect Happy to dust off his unorthodox swing for a new generation of misfits and rivals. Co-written by Sandler and original scribe Tim Herlihy, with Murder Mystery’s Kyle Newacheck directing, this is primed to be a summer streaming essential.
Who’s in the Happy Gilmore 2 cast?
The Happy Gilmore 2 cast includes:
- Adam Sandler
- Christopher McDonald
- Julie Bowen
- Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
- Travis Kelce
- Conor Sherry
- Ethan Cutowsky
- Maxwell Jacob Friedman
- Philip Fine Schneider
- Rory McIlroy
- Scottie Scheffler
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Brooks Koepka
- Justin Thomas
- Will Zalatoris
- Ben Stiller
- Blake Clark
- Paige Spiranac
- Sunny Sandler
- Sadie Sandler
- John Daly
Mark your calendars and warm up your putting arm—Happy Gilmore 2 lands on Netflix this July, ready to remind us why Sandler’s brand of slapstick still rules the fairway.
