Netflix has unveiled the exciting debut trailer for *Happy Gilmore 2*, set to premiere on the streaming service on July 25, 2025. This much-anticipated sequel brings back Adam Sandler to his iconic role nearly three decades after the original 1996 film. Fans will be thrilled to see original cast members Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, and Christopher McDonald reprising their roles, with McDonald once again portraying the competitive shooter McGavin.
Adam Sandler is back in his happy place. Happy Gilmore 2 arrives July 25. pic.twitter.com/8zuJGH32mh
— Netflix (@netflix) March 18, 2025
The trailer introduces new co-stars, including Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (known as Bad Bunny), Adam Sandler's daughters Sadie and Sunny Sandler, and Blake Clark. Notably, there's an amusing SpongeBob SquarePants reference at the beginning of the trailer that's sure to delight viewers.
Netflix has confirmed a stellar lineup of professional golfers who will appear in the film, including John Daly, Paige Spiranac, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Will Zalatoris. Adding to the star power, NFL star Travis Kelce will also make a cameo.
The cast of *Happy Gilmore 2* boasts an impressive roster:
- Adam Sandler
- Christopher McDonald
- Julie Bowen
- Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
- 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
- John Daly
Despite Adam Sandler mentioning a cameo by rapper Eminem last year, he's not listed in Netflix's current cast, possibly saved for a future reveal.
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For those needing a refresher on the original *Happy Gilmore*, here’s Netflix's recap:
At the end of the original Happy Gilmore, Sandler’s titular character was finally at peace after a challenging golf season and a memorable scuffle with Bob Barker from The Price Is Right. Driven by the need to pay off his grandmother's back taxes, the former hockey player turned to golf, becoming the most unconventional player the Tour Championship had ever seen.
Throughout his journey, Happy formed alliances with the late Carl Weathers as the one-handed Chubbs Petersen and a homeless caddy portrayed by Allen Covert, while facing off against adversaries like Christopher McDonald's smug Shooter McGavin and Bob Barker. Against all odds, Happy triumphed, proving the golf elitists wrong, saving his grandmother's home, and returning home victoriously.
While it's not yet clear how Happy Gilmore 2 will revive his golfing career, one thing is certain: Happy Gilmore has become a legendary figure, even among the world's top golfers.
News of *Happy Gilmore 2* first surfaced in March 2024, with Netflix officially green-lighting the sequel in May. The film is directed by Kyle Newacheck, with the screenplay penned by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy.
