More than two decades after Happy Gilmore first hit the green—and golf balls at his enemies—Adam Sandler is bringing the fan-favorite character back for a long-awaited sequel. Netflix has just released the first official trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, and it’s already generating serious buzz.
The sports comedy sequel, which arrives on Netflix this summer, reunites Sandler with familiar faces and introduces new rivals in a storyline that picks up years after Happy’s explosive PGA Tour debut.
First Look: The Return of a Cult Comedy Legend ‘Happy Gilmore’
In the new trailer, Sandler reprises his role as Happy Gilmore, the hockey-turned-golf hero with a hot temper and a one-of-a-kind swing. Now older—and only slightly wiser—Happy is dragged out of semi-retirement to compete in a new generation of ultra-competitive golf. But he’s not just playing for pride this time; there’s a personal score to settle.
The footage teases over-the-top antics, explosive drives, and plenty of nostalgic callbacks to the 1996 original, including a cameo-packed montage of former opponents, golf course brawls, and yes—more rage-filled club smashing.
Happy Gilmore Original Cast Members and New Faces
Christopher McDonald is back as the iconic villain Shooter McGavin, this time serving as a TV analyst turned course antagonist. Julie Bowen returns as Virginia Venit, Happy’s longtime love interest and now a high-powered sports agent trying to manage his unpredictable comeback.
Also joining the cast are rising stars like Jacob Elordi (Euphoria), who plays a cocky young golf prodigy challenging Happy’s old-school style, and Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), who brings comedy firepower as Happy’s new caddy and hype-woman.
Produced by Sandler’s Happy Madison and Netflix
The film is produced by Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions in partnership with Netflix, continuing a successful string of streaming hits that includes Murder Mystery, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, and Hustle.
Netflix confirmed that Happy Gilmore 2 will premiere globally on July 25, 2025, just in time for Thanksgiving weekend—making it a major holiday comedy event for the platform.
Social Media Reactions: Sandler Fans Are All In
The trailer has already racked up millions of views across platforms, with fans praising the sequel’s mix of nostalgia and new-school flair. “Shooter McGavin vs. Happy one last time? Inject it into my veins,” one user commented.
Others were quick to celebrate Sandler’s return to his slapstick roots:
- “Sandler never misses when he’s in goofy mode.”
- “I didn’t know I needed this until now.”
Happy Gilmore 2 is set to stream exclusively on Netflix starting July 25, 2025.
Get ready for a comedy comeback that’s long overdue—and packed with sand traps, trick shots, and throwback hilarity.
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