Get your golf clubs ready! Netflix has finally released the first official trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the famous film starring Adam Sandler, which has been eagerly awaited by fans of the story. If you’re one of them, here’s everything you need to know about the release date and the new movie.
Official Trailer for Happy Gilmore 2
This Tuesday, Happy Gilmore fans woke up to a big surprise: Netflix released the first official trailer for the second installment of the story, which follows a hockey player who discovers his amazing talent for golf.
In the 1:33-minute video, not only does Sandler appear, but famous singer Bad Bunny also makes an appearance as a caddie, along with NFL star Travis Kelce, who will play a waiter in the film. Here’s the video:
Adam Sandler is back in his happy place. Happy Gilmore 2 arrives July 25. pic.twitter.com/8zuJGH32mh
— Netflix (@netflix) March 18, 2025
When will Happy Gilmore 2 be released?
According to Netflix, the sequel will be released on July 25th of this year.
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Happy Gilmore 2 Cast
The sequel not only brings back Sandler but also reunites several familiar faces that helped make the first movie a success. In addition, Netflix has brought in prominent figures from the world of golf and music for special appearances.
Here are the confirmed actors and celebrities so far:
- Adam Sandler
- Christopher McDonald
- Julie Bowen
- Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny)
- Travis Kelce
- Conor Sherry
- Ethan Cutowsky
- 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
- Juan Daly
The screenplay for Happy Gilmore 2 was written by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy, who also wrote the original film. Meanwhile, Dennis Dugan, who directed the first movie, has been replaced by Kyle Newacheck.
What is Happy Gilmore about?
Happy Gilmore is a young man with dreams of becoming a hockey player. Although he has an impressive slapshot, inherited from his late father, he also has excessive aggression and a complete lack of skating skills, which constantly prevents him from joining any professional hockey team.
After his father’s death, Happy was raised by his grandmother, who over the years has accumulated $270,000 in unpaid taxes. As a result, the house his grandfather built is about to be foreclosed. Happy has only three months to raise the necessary money or they will lose the house. In this situation, his grandmother is forced to temporarily move into a nursing home managed by the cruel and heartless Hal.
While his grandmother’s furniture is being confiscated, two movers challenge Happy to hit golf balls, and with his unconventional hockey swing, he manages to drive the ball 400 yards three times, winning $40. This gives Happy the idea to head to a driving range and challenge golfers with his unique swing.
When his talent is noticed by Chubbs Peterson, a former golf star now working as a club professional, he convinces Happy to enter a local tournament, promising that he could win enough money to save his grandmother’s house. After winning the tournament, Happy earns a spot on the Pro Golf Tour. Chubbs advises Happy to wait six months before joining the tour to improve his game and become a more complete golfer.
However, disregarding Chubbs’ advice, Happy joins the tour immediately. On the tour, he quickly becomes rivals with the arrogant Shooter McGavin, who sees him as a threat to his career and a distraction to the world of golf.
What happened at the end of Happy Gilmore?
At the end of the original Happy Gilmore film, the protagonist, played by Adam Sandler, finally gets a chance to relax after an intense and exhausting golf season. In his quest to raise enough money to settle his grandmother’s back taxes (what a mess!), this aspiring hockey player used his unusual skills on the course, becoming the most unconventional golfer the Tour Championship had ever seen.
Along the way, Happy made friends with memorable characters, like the unforgettable Carl Weathers, who played Chubbs Petersen, a man with one hand, and a homeless caddie played by Allen Covert. He also found rivals in the arrogant Shooter McGavin, played by Christopher McDonald, and the famous Bob Barker.
However, despite all the obstacles he faced, Happy triumphed over seemingly insurmountable odds. He showed golf fans who the true king of the course was, saved his grandmother’s house, and finally returned home.
