It has been nearly 30 years since Adam Sandler introduced audiences to his failed hockey-player-turned-golfer in the hilarious sports comedy, Happy Gilmore. Though it seemed like a sequel to one of the most iconic ‘90s comedies would never happen, at some point soon, Happy Gilmore will join the ranks of the best movies on Netflix, we’re sure of that.
Though the popular streaming service hasn’t announced the Happy Gilmore 2 release date at this time, we’ve been able to piece together quite a bit of information about one of the most anticipated upcoming Netflix movies in years. 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?
As much as we would love to see Adam Sandler’s iconic character teeing off with his signature swing or standing in front of a pitching machine on the 2024 movie schedule, Netflix has yet to reveal the Happy Gilmore 2 release date. Don’t worry, because everyone with a Netflix subscription will be able to watch it at some point soon, but we just need to be patient… for now, anyway.
The Happy Gilmore 2 Cast
Adam Sander’s best movies have featured all kinds of great sports cameos and bit roles by big-time stars and featured roles 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 announcing 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 appearing in an undisclosed role.
Travis Kelce
Three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, who’s always in the news for one reason or another, 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. Unsurprisingly, Kelce has the “Happy Gilmore” swing down already.
Benny Safdie
Sandler and Benny Safdie (and 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.
Golfer 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.
What Is Happy Gilmore 2 About?
Though no plot details have been announced by Netflix, 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.
We should know more about the specifics of the sequel in the coming weeks and months, especially as production is gearing up to take off later this summer.
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.
There’s been no official word on who will be directing, so make sure to be on the lookout for news on that in the very near future.
Production Teed Off In September 2024
The Kelces' New Heights podcast has been the source of a ton of information about Happy Gilmore 2, including when it comes to the movie’s production. When appearing on an August 2024 episode of the popular podcast, Adam Sandler revealed that he was getting ready to shoot in New Jersey in “a couple weeks,” which would put it sometime in September.
Well, in early September 2024, Adam Sandler shared an image of his iconic Bruins jersey on Instagram along with the caption "It ain't over. The way I see it... we've only just begun," signalling that production was up and running.
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 pops up from time to time), it is available for anyone with a Peacock subscription. You also can rent or purchase a digital copy of it right now on services like Amazon.
Stream Happy Gilmore on Peacock.
Rent/Buy Happy Gilmore on Amazon.
Expect to hear much more about Happy Gilmore 2 as production continues. But in the meantime, check out our breakdown of all the upcoming 2025 movies that’ll soon be coming theaters and some of the best streaming services around.
