Nearly 30 years after Happy’s explosive golf debut, Adam Sandler returns as the boisterous, big-hearted hero in Happy Gilmore 2, coming soon to Netflix. The original film’s cult status makes this sequel a major event for comedy fans, but this new chapter promises fresh emotional stakes, deeper family ties, and plenty of surprises on and off the fairway. Here’s a unique look at what’s in store for fans of both golf and laughter.
What’s Happy Gilmore 2 about
The hilarious underdog story picks up in unexpected territory: Happy Gilmore, once infamous for his wild swing and volcanic temper, has stepped away from professional golf. Now a devoted father, his life revolves around his daughter, Vienna, whose dreams of pursuing ballet ignite a new challenge for Happy. Forced out of retirement and into a golf world transformed by analytics, social media, and superstars half his age, Happy must rediscover his mojo—if he can get past “losing his swing.”
Old rivals—especially the ever-arrogant Shooter McGavin—are back to stir up trouble, but this time, the stakes are personal. As Happy tries to support his daughter and carve out a legacy beyond viral YouTube highlights, he faces a sport (and a world) he barely recognizes. Can the happiest golfer in movie history outplay his critics, clash with golf’s young elite, and rekindle the fire that made him a legend?
When Does Happy Gilmore 2 Come Out
Happy Gilmore 2 is set to launch globally on Netflix on Friday, July 25, 2025. The movie will be available to stream from 3 a.m. ET, ensuring fans worldwide can kick off the weekend with a round of laughs. Watch the trailer below.
While most sequels rely heavily on nostalgia, Happy Gilmore 2 bucks the trend by determining what happens when legends get older, priorities shift, and new generations redefine the rules. The comedy gets broader, but so do the movie’s emotional hooks, with Happy having to deal not only with old foes but also his uncertainty as a parent and ex-champion. Rather than simply copying the original’s winning formula, the tale provides fresh laughs and lessons for life: growing up can be the toughest game of all.
Happy Gilmore 2 Cast & Crew
Key cast: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Ben Stiller.
Director: Kyle Newacheck
Writers: Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Cinematography: Zak Mulligan
Executive Producers: Dennis Dugan, Jack Giarraputo, Robert Simonds
Music: Rupert Gregson-Williams
Production Companies: Happy Madison Productions, Netflix, Pro Shop Studios
If you loved the first one, this sequel will be familiar yet great and new—providing not only over-the-top comedy but a moving examination of second chances and family. Die-hard Sandler fans or those simply seeking the year’s most talked-about comedy will want to make Happy Gilmore 2 a must-watch item on their list.
Where to watch Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
