Adam Sandler is heading back to the golf course nearly 30 years after Happy Gilmore first charmed audiences.
Netflix has confirmed that a sequel to Happy Gilmore is in development, with Adam Sandler set to return to his role as the fiery golfer with a hockey background.
Originally released in 1996, Happy Gilmore followed the journey of a former hockey player who unexpectedly excels at golf. Motivated by the desire to save his grandmother’s house from being taken away, Happy ventures into the world of professional golf with his unconventional playing style, injecting fun and chaos into the sport.
The film quickly gained a devoted following and is now regarded as a classic, renowned for its comedy and memorable characters. The announcement of the sequel has created excitement among fans, who are eager to see the return of familiar faces as well as the introduction of new comedic elements.
Sandler has assured fans that the team is fully committed to recapturing the spirit of the original while delivering a fresh and entertaining experience.
Scheduled for a 2025 release, the sequel promises to bring Happy’s signature humor and heart back to the big screen as he takes another swing at the golf course. Fans of the original can gear up for more laughs and memorable moments.
Here’s everything you need to know about Happy Gilmore 2.
Sandler will of course return as Happy Gilmore, along with Julie Bowen (as Virginia Venit) and Christopher McDonald (as Shooter McGavin). There will also be several new additions plus some celebrity and pro golfer cameos. Here’s everyone to expect on screen:
While there is no official release date yet, Happy Gilmore 2 is expected to premiere on Netflix in 2025.
Though exact plot details remain a mystery, the teaser trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 offers intriguing glimpses of what’s to come. It shows Happy returning to the golf course, encountering new characters, and engaging in a dramatic showdown with Shooter McGavin in a graveyard—suggesting lingering animosity between the longtime rivals.
The trailer also features Happy and Virginia alongside a group of children, hinting at a potential family storyline. This could mean the couple has built a family since the events of the original film, adding a fresh layer of heart and humor to the sequel.
Happy Gilmore 2 will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
Struggling to wait until the release date gets announced? Take a gander at the trailer, which has racked up over 3.5 million views.
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