Get ready to yell "Are you too good for your home?!" again because Happy Gilmore is BACK! Yes you heard it right the trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 just dropped and the internet is exploding. Adam Sandler is dusting off his Bruins jersey grabbing his putter and heading back to the golf course and honestly we could not be more ready for this.
Trailer Breakdown: Happy's Backswing and a Whole Lotta Hilarity Coming Our Way This July
The trailer Netflix released is pure gold. It kicks off with Happy looking a little unsure maybe even a bit rusty about getting back into the golf game. He's facing some PGA big shots which is always a recipe for comedy chaos. But don't worry folks Happy Gilmore confidence is not something that fades easily. He's back on the green swinging that club like only he can and you know things are about to get wild.
We get glimpses of some familiar faces which is awesome. Julie Bowen is back as Virginia Venit looking as lovely and supportive as ever cheering Happy on from the sidelines. And of course Christopher McDonald returns as the villain we all love to hate Shooter McGavin. Yep Shooter is back to stir up trouble. Even Ben Stiller makes a quick blink-and-you-miss-it appearance. Talk about nostalgia!
But it is not just the old gang. Happy Gilmore 2 is bringing in some seriously fun new blood. Bad Bunny shows up breaking a golf club like it is nothing. Travis Kelce NFL superstar is also in the mix though we don't see him in the trailer. And get this a bunch of real pro golfers are joining the party too like Bryson DeChambeau Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. This movie is shaping up to be a true comedy event.
Plot Clues: What's Got Happy Back on the Course After All These Years?
Netflix is keeping the actual storyline under wraps for now only giving us the simple logline "Happy Gilmore is BACK!". But the trailer does drop a few hints. We see Happy looking at a bust of himself alongside golf legends like Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer. But Happy is not exactly thrilled with his statue. "Spongebob? What is that? What's with the beaver teeth?" he jokes. It seems like even Happy is not immune to a little self-deprecation.
We also hear Virginia tell Happy "You're not done with golf. I can see the Happy I fell in love with." Aww! So it sounds like Virginia might be the one to encourage Happy to pick up his clubs again. Maybe there is a new family emergency a new rival or maybe Happy just misses the thrill of the game. We will have to wait until July to find out the full story.
Star-Studded Cast: Who's Who in Happy Gilmore 2? From Paige Spiranac to Farmer Fran!
Let's talk cast because Happy Gilmore 2 is stacked! Here is a quick rundown of some of the confirmed and super exciting rumored cast members:
- Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore (duh!)
- Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit
- Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin
- Ben Stiller as Hal L. (from the nursing home - LOL!)
- Bad Bunny (in an undisclosed role but probably causing hilarious mayhem)
- Travis Kelce (another mystery role but expect some sports comedy gold)
- Paige Spiranac (golf influencer and personality - she is even in the trailer helping Happy with his swing!)
- Blake Clark as Farmer Fran (yes Farmer Fran from The Waterboy is back in all his nipple-pinching glory!)
- Plus cameos from pro golfers: John Daly Scottie Scheffler Rory McIlroy Bryson DeChambeau Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris
And that's not even all! There are rumors of even more sports figures and celebrities popping up. Reggie Bush and WWE star Becky Lynch are names that have been floating around. This cast list is insane in the best possible way.
Flashback to the Original: Why We Still Love Happy Gilmore After All These Years
If you somehow missed the original Happy Gilmore back in 1996 here is the lowdown. Adam Sandler plays Happy a hockey player with anger issues and a killer slapshot. Turns out that slapshot translates perfectly to golf drives. Happy reluctantly takes up golf to try and win money to save his grandma's house from being foreclosed on due to back taxes.
Along the way he clashes with the snobby pro golfer Shooter McGavin and hilarity ensues. We get epic golf course brawls quotable lines and a surprisingly heartwarming story about family and sticking to your own unique style even on the golf course. The original Happy Gilmore is a true comedy classic and that is why fans have been begging for a sequel for years.
Behind the Scenes Scoop: Who's Making the Magic Happen for Happy Gilmore 2?
Netflix is definitely going all out for this sequel. Kyle Newacheck who directed Sandler in Murder Mystery is helming Happy Gilmore 2. The script is co-written by Sandler himself along with Tim Herlihy who co-wrote the original movie. Dennis Dugan the director of the first Happy Gilmore is back as an executive producer. It is clear they are bringing back the core creative team to recapture the original film's comedic spirit.
Sandler himself teased last year that they "worked hard on the script" and "didn't want to let anybody down". He knows how much this sequel means to fans. And get ready to mark your calendars because Happy Gilmore 2 is officially dropping on Netflix on July 25th. Summer 2025 just got a whole lot funnier.
Get Ready for Happy Gilmore Mania: Why This Sequel is a Hole-in-One for Netflix
With a trailer that's already breaking the internet a star-studded cast and years of fan anticipation Happy Gilmore 2 is poised to be a massive hit for Netflix. Everyone loves Happy Gilmore. It's a movie that's endlessly quotable laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly sweet at its core. Bringing Sandler back as Happy after all this time is a stroke of genius and Netflix knows they have a comedy goldmine on their hands.
July 25th cannot come soon enough. Start practicing your best Happy Gilmore swing get your "gold jacket" ready and prepare to laugh until your sides hurt. Happy's back and it's going to be LEGENDARY.