A Happy Gilmore sequel is coming thanks to Netflix, Adam Sandler and others. Sandler posted a teaser of the film on Christmas.
The actor, who will reprise his role as the titular former hockey player-turned-golfer, also has hinted at several special guest stars who may appear in the sequel film. Christopher McDonald, who played antagonist Shooter McGavin in the 1996 original film, first teased word of a sequel. McDonald mentioned to Drew Barrymore and on the radio that Sandler had showed him an early script for the new film.
Read on for everything we know about the Happy Gilmore sequel:
When will the Happy Gilmore sequel come out?
March’s teaser trailer announced the release date of July 25, 2025.
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Is there a trailer for Happy Gilmore 2?
Yes, the full trailer arrived at Netflix’s TUDUM event over the weekend, giving a glimpse into Bad Bunny’s role and several other cameos, including the return of Ben Stiller’s character from the original film as well as an appearance by Saturday Night Live comedian Marcello Hernandez.
Adam Sandler posted a teaser clip on Instagram Christmas Day 2024 shows his signature goofy hockey walk up to strike the golf ball in a Boston Bruins jersey. A glimpse of NFL player Travis Kelce can also be caught in the snippet posted to Sandler’s Instagram.
There was also another teaser clip released in March.
Who will be in the Happy Gilmore sequel?
Sandler will return to reprise the role of Happy Gilmore. In conversation with Jimmy Fallon, who asked about cameos in the film and specifically one Travis Kelce, Sandler confirmed that Kelce will have a part in the film. Sandler also teased that some pro golfers will appear in the sequel.
In an interview with IndieWire, Sandler also confirmed that Benny Safdie will appear for a “juicy part” in Happy Gilmore 2. The official trailer also shows Eric Andre, Post Malone and more.
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The original film also featured Modern Family’s Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, pro golfer Lee Trevino, Rocky and Predator alum Carl Weathers and longtime The Price Is Right host Bob Barker.
L-R: Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin and Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
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Christopher McDonald will return for the sequel as Gilmore’s nemesis alongside Bad Bunny, whose role was under wraps until the arrival of the trailer. From the clip, it looks like he will play a new golf caddy for Happy. Margaret Qualley will also have a tiny role on the sequel film. Other names set to appear in the sequel include Nick Swardson, Scott Mescudi and pro wrestler Jacob Friedman.
Professional wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman will also appear in the film, Deadline exclusively reported. From the looks of the trailer, Ben Stiller will reprise his role from the original film, Hal L.
Who else is behind Happy Gilmore 2?
Sandler is writing the sequel script with original co-writer Tim Herlihy. The film is produced by Happy Madison, Sandler’s production company which is named after Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison.
Netflix officially ordered the film in May. Sandler has a longtime deal with the streamer through which he has made other films like Murder Mystery and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.
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