Everything to Know About ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (2025) Starring Adam Sandler

Bad Bunny and Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
Bad Bunny and Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)

What Is ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ About?

Happy Gilmore 2 picks up years after the iconic events of the original film, blending emotion with the same outrageous comedy that made the first a cult classic. Happy, once a golf legend and family man, is now a broken figure dealing with deep personal tragedy. Having stepped away from the sport that made him famous, he lives a quiet life working a modest job and raising his youngest daughter, Vienna.

When a flashy new golf league challenges the traditions of the game, Happy is reluctantly pulled back into the world of professional golf. Motivated by love for his daughter and a desire to rebuild his life, he sets his sights on one final comeback. Along the way, he reconnects with familiar faces, navigates eccentric rivals, and confronts both personal demons and the changing landscape of the sport.

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Travis Kelce in Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
Travis Kelce in Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)

Meet the Cast of ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

Happy Gilmore 2 reunites Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, and Ben Stiller, reprising their iconic roles. Joining them are newcomers Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, and Haley Joel Osment. As with many of Sandler’s recent projects, his wife Jackie Sandler and daughters Sunny and Sadie also make appearances.

The movie features a wide range of cameos from athletes and celebrities alike, including Travis Kelce, Eminem, Kelsey Plum, Eric André, and Margaret Qualley, along with real-life golf stars such as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau.

Release Date and How to Watch ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

Happy Gilmore 2 premiered on the Netflix streaming service on July 25, 2025 and is currently available to stream there.

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