Everything we know about Happy Gilmore 2
Adam Sandler is returning to one of the most beloved comedies of his early career, with Happy Gilmore 2 tap, tap tappy-ing its way to Netflix.
Released in 1996, the original Happy Gilmore served as one of Sandler’s breakout movies. It arrived hot on the heels of his back-to-school comedy Billy Madison and shortly before megabits The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy, Big Daddy and Little Nicky cemented his status as Hollywood’s most bankable leading man.
A sequel has long been talked about but never materialised. However, Sandler’s recent partnership with streaming giant Netflix not only made him the highest paid actor in show business, but also paved the way for him to return to one of his most enduring and quotable characters.
Good news for fans of the Sandman — but what will Happy Gilmore 2 be about? Keep scrolling for all the information you need.
When will Happy Gilmore 2 be released?
At this early stage, no release details have been revealed for Happy Gilmore 2. However, when it does arrive, you’ll find it on Netflix.
Production on the sequel officially started in September 2024 with Netflix and Sandler sharing a picture of a familiar hockey jersey. “It ain’t over. The way I see it… we’ve only just begun,” said the caption accompanying the image.
The streamer has been the home of Sandler-related-content since the star signed a high-value deal to deliver eight movies. Previous releases have included stand-up specials, Western comedy The Ridiculous Six, dramedy Sandy Wexler and spooky comedy Hubie Halloween among others.
Happy Gilmore 2 will be the latest in this string of Netflix-produced features.
What will happen in Happy Gilmore 2?
No concrete plot details have been released for Happy Gilmore 2 just yet.
The first Happy Gilmore saw Sandler play a failed hockey player who finds that his skills could be put to better use on the golfing green. When his grandmother’s house is put at risk, he enters a professional golfing championship with plans to use the prize money to secure her future but in doing so he must beat smug pro-golfer McGavin.
Throughout the movie, he receives training from his one-handed coach Chubbs and gets into a fight with former The Price is Right host Bob Barker.
Who in the Happy Gilmore 2 cast?
Sandler will reprise his role in Happy Gilmore 2 as Happy, while Christopher McDonald will return as Happy’s pro-golfer enemy Shooter McGavin. Modern Family star Julie Bowen, who played Happy’s love interest Virginia Venit, will also be back.
The Happy Gilmore 2 cast will also include American football star and Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce, musician Bad Bunny, and Uncut Gems co-director Benny Sadie.
Sandler told The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon: “We have a nice something for Travis. He’s gonna come by. He’s a very nice guy. You guys would love him in real life. What a big, handsome guy. Funny and cool as hell. He’s a stud and he’s so funny.”
In a separate chat with IndieWire, he said: “And by the way, Benny [Safdie] is in Happy Gilmore 2 and he’s going to have a juicy part in that. So it’s fun to be [back] with these guys.”
The original Happy Gilmore featured cameos from both comedians and sports stars, with Sandler already teasing that a handful of professional golfers will appear in the follow-up. The star regularly works with a number of comedians like David Spade, Rob Schneider, Kevin James and Chris Rock, so it’s possible some of his pals will pop-up in Happy Gilmore 2 as well.
Sadly, one person who won’t be back is Carl Weathers as Happy’s trainer Chubbs after the actor sadly passed away in early 2024.
Happy Gilmore 2 is coming soon to Netflix.
