- The first trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 has arrived
- Adam Sandler’s sequel has also confirmed its release date
- Find out when you can watch it
Find your happy place and perfect your swing because Happy Gilmore 2 is tap, tap, tapping its way in our direction.
What’s more, the first trailer for star Adam Sandler’s hotly tipped comedy sequel has recently made its way online, reuniting fans with their favorite hockey player turned golf pro.
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Picking up the story 29 years after the first film graced cinemas, Happy Gilmore 2 finds Happy (Sandler) lured back onto the green after a few years out of the game.
While exact plot details are still locked away under Happy’s hockey jersey, we do know that the sports star’s smarmy nemesis Shooter McGavin is back on the scene.
The film’s first trailer sees McGavin – played by original film star Christopher McDonald – laughing maniacally in the rain. So clearly, he’s handling Happy’s return pretty well…
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Elsewhere, the film teases a host of returning stars and new faces including Ben Stiller mustachioed nursing home orderly Hal L and musician Bad Bunny as Happy’s new caddy.
So far so good – but when can fans actually watch Happy Gilmore 2? Here’s what you need to know…
When does Happy Gilmore 2 come out?
Happy Gilmore 2 will drop onto Netflix on 25 July 2025 – so fans don’t have to wait too long before they’ll be reunited with their comedy hero.
The news was confirmed in late March 2025 alongside the debut of the film’s first teaser trailer. The movie comes more than two decades after the first instalment which was released in 1996.
Before this release date information was confirmed, Sandler had teased Happy’s return. Over on his Instagram, he posted a picture of a familiar looking jersey with the caption “”It ain’t over. The way I see it… we’ve only just begun.”
Your move, McGavin.
Who is starring in the sequel?
McDonald and Stiller aren’t the only returning faces in Happy Gilmore 2.
Julie Bowen is back as Happy’s partner Virginia Venit, with Sandler regulars Allen Covert and Dennis Dugan returning as Otto and Doug.
Meanwhile, the movie is confirmed to star a number of newcomers from the world of music and sports. In addition to Bad Bunny, happy will be joined by a host of professional golfers including Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, Scottie Scheffler, Will Zalatoris and Keegan Bradley to name just a few.
As if that wasn’t enough, Eminem is set to make a cameo appearance alongside Taylor Swift’s football star hubby Travis Kelce.
