Is 'Happy Gilmore 2' the most hotly anticipated golf movie sequel of all time? In May 2024, Netflix announced that Adam Sandler would reprise his role as Happy Gilmore, a hot-tempered hockey player-turned-golfer, in the sequel to the beloved 1996 golf comedy "Happy Gilmore."

"Happy Gilmore isn't done with golf — not by a long shot," the film's synopsis says. "Adam Sandler's short-fused legend swings for a comeback to make his kid's dream come true."

Happy Gilmore 2 is back

First released in 1996, “Happy Gilmore” stars Adam Sandler, and the movie was one of his first hits. Released just a year after “Billy Madison” — another Sandler-led millennial favorite — “Happy Gilmore” cemented Sandler as a goofball hero to the teen and tween set.

Now, those fans are all grown up, Sandler is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and everyone is looking forward to seeing what Happy brings to the table nearly 30 years after the original debuted.

What does Happy Gilmore 2 have in store for you? A viewing of the trailer reveals that Happy decides to come out of retirement to pay for his daughter’s ultra-expensive ballet school.

Several core characters will be back, including Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, and McDonald. Notable cameos will include John Daly, Paige Spiranac, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Will Zalatoris.

How to watch Happy Gilmore 2?

“Happy Gilmore 2” will debut on Netflix on Friday, July 25th. Netflix subscription options start at $7.99/month. "Happy Gilmore 2" will be available to stream on Netflix at 3 a.m. ET/midnight PT on Friday, July 25.

What was the plot of Happy Gilmore?

In the original film, Sandler plays a professional hockey player named Happy Gilmore who develops a passion for golf. Happy decides to join a golf tournament and win enough money to buy his grandmother's (Frances Bay) home before she loses it. During the tournament, Happy faces off against arrogant golfer Shooter McGavin, who is threatened by him.

"With his powerful driving skills and foulmouthed attitude, Happy becomes an unlikely golf hero -- much to the chagrin of the well-mannered golf professionals," the film's synopsis reads.

Happy Gilmore 2 entire cast revealed

Returning cast members for "Happy Gilmore 2," as per Netflix, include:

Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore
Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit
Ben Stiller as Hal
Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin
Philip Schneider as Bobby
Maxwell Friedman as Gordie
Ethan Cutkosky as Wayne
Conor Sherry as Terry
John Daly as John Daly

New cast members include:

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny)
Sadie Sandler
Sunny Sandler
Blake Clark
Margaret Qualley