NetflixHappy Gilmore 2 is officially happening! We’ve got all the latest information on the potential release date, who’ll be teeing up with Adam Sandler this time, and what the story might entail.
That’s right, one of the very best Adam Sandler movies will get a sequel, almost 30 years later. Happy Gilmore 2 got the green light, with Netflix continuing its relationship with the comedian to bring this new movie to life.
Sandler has long talked about his hopes of revisiting the incredible sports movie for another story. Now, he (and fans) can truly begin to get excited.
With Happy Gilmore 2 confirmed, here’s everything from confirmed release date to the first full trailer. Plus, we even added a few ideas we’d like to see happen, too.
Happy Gilmore 2 release date
Happy Gilmore 2 will release on July 25, 2025.
The date was revealed during Netflix’s live TUDUM event on May 31, 2025. It was also confirmed on September 9, 2024, that Happy Gilmore 2 had begun shooting.
The streamer posted the news alongside an image of Happy’s signature jersey.
On Dan Patrick’s show, Sandler confirmed the movie is in the works with writer Tim Herlihy. Shooter McGavin actor, Christopher McDonald, revealed he had been sent the script and described it as “awesome.”
What is Happy Gilmore 2 about?
As we can see from the new trailer, Happy Gilmore 2 will be revisiting a similar story to the original, but 25 years on.
NetflixHe’s retired from the golf game but wants to put his daughter through ballet school… hence the (sometimes less than) triumphant return we’re being treated to. It is also heavily implied that Julie Bowen’s character Virginia has died in the years that have passed.
The first movie ended on a positive note with no real loose ends to address. Happy managed to win the Tour Championship and beat Shooter, he got the girl, and he saved his grandmother’s home.
What we do know is, it’s very likely Happy and Shooter will face off once more in some capacity. In fact, fans of the first movie have some ideas about that, and they involve the next generation of the Gilmore family.
Over on Reddit, fans speculated that it would be fun to see Gilmore’s daughter (played by Sandler’s real-life daughter) become an LPGA Tour pro, and for Shooter’s daughter to be her main rival.
Even funnier, would be if Gilmore’s daughter were to struggle with golf and turn her hand to hockey instead, and become a sensation in that sport due to inheriting her father’s lucky swing. The catch is, Shooter McGavin raised his daughter to play hockey instead of golf, and then ends up being usurped by a Gilmore once more.
It remains to be seen whether the storyline will focus on Sandler’s character entirely, or if he will try and hand the baton over to a younger cast.
Who’s in the Happy Gilmore 2 cast?
Adam Sandler returns as the titular character, joined by famous faces including Travis Kelce, Eminem, and Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny).
NetflixThe full cast is as follows:
- Adam Sandler
- Christopher McDonald
- Julie Bowen
- Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
- Travis Kelce
- Conor Sherry
- Ethan Cutkosky
- 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
- Jackie Sandler
- Eric André
- Margaret Qualley
- 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
Stars from the first movie such as Carl Weathers, Richard Kiel, and Bob Barker, have since died. Weathers played Derick “Chubbs” Peterson, the pro golfer who lost his hand to an alligator and trained Happy. Kiel played the role of Mr. Larson, Happy’s former employee.
Fans can only hope that Sandler pays homage to Frances Bay, who played Happy’s loving grandmother. The actor died in 2011 at the age of 92.
Professional golfers John Daly, Paige Spiranac, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Will Zalatoris are confirmed to be making appearances.
Travis Kelce is also expected to appear in an undisclosed role.
Happy Gilmore 2 trailer
The first official trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 dropped on June 1, 2025, which you can catch up with below:
Until we wait for more news, you can find other movies available to stream this month. For more updates that came out of TUDUM Live, catch up with Stranger Things Season 5, Wednesday Season 2, and Squid Game Season 3.
