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 2 will hopefully join the ranks of the best movies on Netflix, we’re sure of that.
Though there are still some details we’re waiting for, 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?
While Netflix has announced that Happy Gilmore 2 is on the 2025 movie schedule, nothing has been said (officially, at least) about when we’ll get to see Adam Sandler’s iconic character using a golf club like a pony on the green. However, during a December 2024 appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, Sandler hinted at a possible July 2025 premiere.
If that ends up becoming true, Happy Gilmore 2 will open up the same month as properties with ties to the ‘90s, including Gareth Evans’ Jurassic World Rebirth and the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel. Oh, and Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps also arrive in what’s going to be a busy movie month.
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 showing up. Based on what we’ve seen so far, it appears Ocasio will be playing a 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 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 size and identity of her role have not yet been announced.
Conor Sherry
Netflix has announced 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 popped up 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.
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.
Longtime fans of Adam Sandler’s body of work, especially Happy Gilmore, received a small Christmas present, or really a stocking stuffer, when Netflix released the Happy Gilmore 2 teaser in December 2024. Clocking in at a little under a minute in length, the video is very much a teaser as opposed to a full-on trailer and doesn’t really share a lot of details about what we can expect from the upcoming comedy. However, it does look promising…
Again, nothing about the story is revealed in the clip, but we do get to see Adam Sandler’s titular golfer, the return of Christopher McDonald and Julie Bowen’s characters, as well as newcomers Travis Kelce and Bad Bunny, the latter of whom seems to play Happy’s caddy. That said, expect a full-length trailer in the weeks and months to come.
The Happy Gilmore 2 Teaser
Murder Mystery Helmer Kyle Newacheck Is Directing Happy Gilmore 2
When Netflix Tudum announced a whole roster of cast additions in 2024, the streaming channel’s fandom site 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.
Production Wrapped in December 2024
Production on Happy Gilmore 2 wrapped in December 2024, just a few months after cameras started rolling. Adam Sandler revealed the end of production during his extensive Dan Patrick Show interview near the end of the year, which means we should be getting that full trailer (and a release date) sooner rather than later.
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, or really anywhere, you can rent or purchase a digital copy on services like Amazon.
Rent/Buy Happy Gilmore on Amazon.
Expect to hear much more about Happy Gilmore 2 in the very near future. But in the meantime, there are plenty of great movies and shows to watch with your Netflix subscription, which gives you access to one of the best streaming services around.
