Netflix has released the official debut trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, revealing that the long-awaited sequel will premiere globally on July 25, 2025.
The trailer, embedded below, marks Adam Sandler’s triumphant return to one of his most iconic roles—nearly 30 years after the original film's 1996 release. He's joined once again by key cast members from the first movie, including Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, and Christopher McDonald, who reprises his role as the smug golf rival 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 sequel also introduces a fresh lineup of co-stars such as Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio), Sadie and Sunny Sandler (Adam Sandler’s real-life daughters), and Blake Clark. The trailer opens with a playful nod to SpongeBob SquarePants, delighting fans of both the comedy icon and the beloved animated series.
Netflix also confirmed appearances from several top-tier professional golfers, including John Daly, Paige Spiranac, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Will Zalatoris. NFL superstar Travis Kelce also makes a cameo appearance.
Happy Gilmore 2 Full Cast List:
- Adam Sandler
- Christopher McDonald
- Julie Bowen
- Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny)
- Travis Kelce
- Conor Sherry
- Ethan Cutowski
- 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
Interestingly, while Sandler previously hinted at a cameo from rapper Eminem, he does not appear in Netflix’s current cast listing. It's possible the streamer is saving that reveal for a future promotional push or next trailer drop.
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To help refresh fans’ memories, Netflix shared a recap of the original Happy Gilmore storyline:
In the first film, Happy Gilmore set out to earn enough money to save his grandmother’s house from being seized by the IRS due to unpaid taxes. A failed hockey player with a wild swing and an even wilder temper, Happy shocked the world by making it all the way to the Tour Championship—despite being a total outsider.
Along the way, he formed memorable bonds with Carl Weathers’ Chubbs Petersen and Allen Covert’s quirky homeless caddy. His fiercest rivals included Shooter McGavin and an unlikely antagonist—Bob Barker. Ultimately, Happy proved that unconventional talent can triumph over traditional skill, won the tournament, saved his grandma’s home, and found peace—at least until now.
While details about how the sequel reignites Happy’s golf journey remain under wraps, one thing is certain: Happy Gilmore remains a pop culture legend. Even real-world golf pros still celebrate his legacy.
Production news surrounding Happy Gilmore 2 first surfaced [back in March] 2024. By [May], Netflix officially greenlit the project. Directed by Kyle Newacheck and written by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy, the sequel promises to deliver the same chaotic humor and sports satire fans have been craving for decades.
