Adam Sandler Is the Comeback Kid in Netflix's Official 'Happy Gilmore 2' Trailer
The film arrives this summer on the streamer.
Summary
- Netflix dropped the first full trailer for Happy Gilmore 2
- Adam Sandler reprises his role, returning to golf to raise money for his daughter’s (played by Sunny Sandler) ballet school tuition
- The sequel stars Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, Ben Stiller and more
Adam Sandler‘s iconic golf-bashing character is officially making a comeback. Netflix unveiled the first full trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 during their annual Tudum 2025: The Live Event this past weekend.
The highly anticipated sequel, nearly 30 years after the original 1996 cult classic, sees Sandler reprise his role as the titular golfer. The trailer teases a new era for Happy, filled with his classic sports rage and comedic antics, while also revealing a heartfelt new motivation: he’s back on the golf course to raise money for his daughter Vienna’s (played by Sunny Sandler) ballet school tuition.
Fans can rejoice at the return of familiar faces, including Christopher McDonald as Happy’s nemesis Shooter McGavin and Julie Bowen as Happy’s love interest Virginia Venit. The cast is also packed with exciting new additions and cameos, such as Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce (making his acting debut), Ben Stiller, John Daly, and Maxwell Jacob Friedman, among others.
Directed by Kyle Newacheck from a screenplay by returning co-writers Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler, Happy Gilmore 2 promises a blend of nostalgia and new sports mayhem. The film is set to premiere globally on Netflix on July 25, 2025.
