Everyone’s favorite golfer is back after almost three decades, and he’s ready to swing again.
“Happy Gilmore isn’t done with golf â not by a long shot,” the film’s synopsis says. “Adam Sandler’s short-fused legend swings for a comeback to make his kid’s dream come true.”
Netflix first announced in May 2024 that Sandler, 58, would reprise his role as Happy Gilmore, a hot-tempered hockey player-turned-golfer, in the sequel to the beloved 1996 golf comedy “Happy Gilmore.” The film is a favorite among Sandler’s fans and found a cult following in the golf community.
In the sequel, co-written by Sandler, Happy has left golf behind after a tragic accident years ago. When he needs to raise $300,000 to send his daughter, Vienna (Sunny Sandler), to a prestigious ballet school in Paris, Happy hits the links again, where he runs into old pal Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald). Happy also has to save traditional golf when an energy drink mogul (Benny Safdie) tries to popularize a more extreme version of the sport.
What was ‘Happy Gilmore’ about?
In the original film, Sandler plays a professional hockey player named Happy Gilmore who develops a passion for golf. Happy decides to join a golf tournament and win enough money to buy his grandmother’s (Frances Bay) home before she loses it.
During the tournament, Happy faces off against arrogant golfer Shooter McGavin, who is threatened by him.
“With his powerful driving skills and foulmouthed attitude, Happy becomes an unlikely golf hero — much to the chagrin of the well-mannered golf professionals,” the film’s synopsis reads.
Here’s what to know about “Happy Gilmore 2,” including the release date, cast and trailer.
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When does ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ come out?
“Happy Gilmore 2” releases on Friday, July 25 at 3 a.m. ET/midnight PT on Netflix.
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How to watch ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
“Happy Gilmore 2” will be available to stream on Netflix at 3 a.m. ET/midnight PT on Friday, July 25.
‘Happy Gilmore 2’ cast
Returning cast members for “Happy Gilmore 2,” as per Netflix, include:
- Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore
- Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit
- Ben Stiller as Hal
- Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin
- Philip Schneider as Bobby
- Maxwell Friedman as Gordie
- Ethan Cutkosky as Wayne
- Conor Sherry as Terry
- John Daly as John Daly
New cast members include:
- Benito Antonio MartiÌnez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny)
- Sadie Sandler
- Sunny Sandler
- Blake Clark
- Margaret Qualley
‘Happy Gilmore 2’ cameos
Here’s a list of all the celebrities spotted in the “Happy Gilmore 2” trailer:
- Jackie Sandler
- Eric AndreÌ
- 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
- Travis Kelce
- Ken Jennings
- Stephen A. Smith
- Eminem
- Post Malone
- Becky Lynch
Watch the ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ trailer
Netflix released the trailer for “Happy Gilmore 2” on May 31.
Contributing: Anthony Robledo, Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY
