Fans of Happy Gilmore can rejoice, as the long-awaited sequel to Adam Sandler’s iconic golf comedy, originally released in 1996, is finally on its way. Happy Gilmore 2 is set to premiere on July 25 on Netflix, and a new trailer already gives a glimpse of what’s to come.
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In the trailer released on March 18, Sandler reprises his role as Happy Gilmore, a former hockey player who channels his anger into an unexpected career in golf. The footage brings nostalgic moments, callbacks to the original film, a star-studded cast, and even some surprising cameos, including music star Bad Bunny.
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Alongside Sandler, the film will see the return of Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, Happy’s love interest, Christopher McDonald as the longtime rival Shooter McGavin, and Ben Stiller, reprising his role as the iconic, unhinged nursing home orderly.
The trailer teases Happy’s attempt to revive his golf career. “I haven’t swung a club in years,” he admits. “I don’t even know where to start.” Acknowledging the passage of time, he adds, “I think I need to update my happy place to something a little more age-appropriate.” His former love, played by Bowen, encourages him: “We’re not done with golf. Let them see the Happy I fell in love with.”
The Happy Gilmore 2 cast will also feature appearances from renowned professional golfers such as John Daly, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau.
Other confirmed names include Travis Kelce, Conor Sherry, Ethan Cutowsky, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Philip Fine Schneider, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris, Blake Clark, Paige Spiranac, and even Sandler’s daughters, Sunny and Sadie Sandler.
The sequel brings back the original creative team. In addition to co-writer Tim Herlihy, the first film’s director, Dennis Dugan, serves as an executive producer. Jack Giarraputo and Robert Simonds, who produced the original film, are also returning. The sequel will be directed by Kyle Newacheck, who previously worked with Sandler on Netflix’s Murder Mystery (2019).
The original film followed Happy Gilmore, a failed hockey player who unexpectedly discovered a talent for golf.
His unorthodox swing and fiery personality made him a standout, leading him to enter a tournament in a desperate attempt to save his grandmother’s house. Now, in the sequel, fans will get to see what the future holds for the charismatic and hot-tempered golfer.
With a star-studded cast, nostalgic references, and plenty of surprises, Happy Gilmore 2 is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of the summer. Mark your calendars: on July 25, the fun is guaranteed on Netflix!
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