Happy Gilmore 2 with Adam Sandler has finally landed
The highly-anticipated sequel has arrived!
Last updated 25th Jul 2025
Movie fans were left thrilled last year, when Netflix bosses shared the VERY exciting news that 1996 film Happy Gilmore was getting a sequel! Not only that, but Adam Sandler's follow-up film will be released on the streaming platform. Now, after months of waiting, the sequel has finally landed!
From who is returning to the cast, to the new additions and what the plot-line will entail, we've got everything you need to know about Happy Gilmore 2 - including the official trailer.
When is it out?
Happy Gilmore landed on Friday 25th July 2025.
How can I watch it?
The sequel is exclusive to Netflix.
Is there an official trailer for Happy Gilmore 2?
There certainly is! Adam Sandler gifted us all with an official trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 during Netflix's 2025 Tudum Event.
The new trailer gave fans a broader idea of the upcoming plot for the new sequel - as well as teasing some pretty big cameos throughout! From the likes of Eminem, Post Malone, Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley and Travis Kelce, it's fair to say the new film isn't shy of new additions.
WATCH: Happy Gilmore 2 official trailer
Happy Gilmore 2 announcement
After years of rumours about a potential sequel, Netflix bosses announced the exciting news on Wednesday 15th May 2024 that a sequel was in the works, with Adam returning to reprise his now iconic role.
Sharing the news on social media, the post read: 'Happy Gilmore is back! Adam Sandler will reprise his iconic role in a brand new movie coming to Netflix'.
Fans were understandably excited over the announcement. One wrote: 'It’s happening ⛳️🏌️♂️🥳', with another writing: 'This has made my year'.
A third wrote: 'It’s really happening! 🙏🏻', with another adding: 'Thrilled about this! 🥳'.
On Monday 9th September, Adam took to his own Instagram page to ramp up excitement about the sequel, posting a photo of his iconic movie outfit. He wrote: 'It ain’t over. The way I see it… we’ve only just begun'. (sic)
On the same day, Netflix also posted on social media to confirm the movie is now in production. They wrote: 'Happy Gilmore 2 is officially in production! ⛳️'. (sic)
What is the plot?
The first Happy Gilmore film, which stars actor Adam Sandler in the lead role, follows the story of an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers a newfound talent for golf, leading to him competing in a professional tournament in order to try and save his grandma's home.
Despite releasing a short teaser as they confirmed the second movie was officially happening, Netflix bosses kept silent on the plot for quite some time - until the official trailer was released in June 2025.
With Adam's character wearing his iconic Boston Bruins ice hockey shirt -whilst on the golf course - pretty much throughout, the trailer teased that the plot will revolve around Happy competing in golf once more as he attempts to raise $300,000 for his daughter, Vienna, to go to ballet school.
Vienna, Happy and Virginia's daughter, is played by Adam's real-life daughter, Sunny Sandler.
The first teaser trailer for Happy Gilmore 2
Netflix released a special teaser trailer over the festive period of 2024, giving fans the first look at Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore. Released on Christmas Day, we were treated to a 46-second clip of the upcoming movie.
Watch the special teaser trailer below:
Bosses then dropped another teaser trailer Tuesday 18th March, revealing the movie's release date in the process.
Who is in the cast?
Adam Sandler will reprise his role as Happy Gilmore in the sequel.
The Happy Gilmore sequel part of Adam's huge $250 million deal with streaming giant Netflix, where he's produced a number of movies so far, including Murder Mystery, The Ridiculous 6 and Sandy Wexler.
On Tuesday 10th September 2024, Netflix revealed further casting details, confirming Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald will return. Julie will reprise her role as Virginia Venit, whilst Christopher will return as Shooter McGavin. Ben Stiller will also return to his infamous role of Hal L. - the mean and cruel orderly in the nursing home.
Check out some of the confirmed cast below:
Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore
Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin
Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit
Sunny Sandler as Vienna Gilmore
Ben Stiller as Hal L.
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
Travis Kelce
Conor Sherry
Ethan Cutowsky
Maxwell Jacob Friedman
Phillip Fine Schneider
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Happy Gilmore 2 is out now.
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