Happy Gilmore 2: Adam Sandler Returns July 25 on Netflix

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Adam Sandler is set to revive his iconic golf character in the highly anticipated sequel, *Happy Gilmore 2*, which will premiere on Netflix July 25, 2025. The new teaser, released on March 18, 2025, highlights Sandler reprising his role from the original film, sporting his signature Boston Bruins jersey.

The beloved cast returns, including Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin and Julie Bowen as Virginia, Sandler’s love interest. Alongside them, the film features a mix of familiar and new faces, including John Daly, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, and sports icons like Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau.

A brief logline from Netflix simply states, “Happy Gilmore returns!” Sandler teased fans on Instagram alongside the trailer, expressing gratitude for their support and saying, “Hope you all have fun and thanks for all the great times.”

Interest in a second installment surged in March 2024 when McDonald revealed that Sandler was working on the screenplay. In May 2024, Netflix confirmed the official development of *Happy Gilmore 2*. Sandler co-wrote the sequel with frequent collaborator Tim Herlihy, while Kyle Newacheck, known for *Murder Mystery*, directs.

The initial teaser, released on Christmas Day 2024, provided glimpses of the infamous rivalry between Happy and Shooter, delighting fans eager for more antics. Additional actors and celebrities rumored to appear include Nick Swardson, Scott Mescudi (Kid Cudi), and popular sports media personality Paige Spiranac.

Expressing excitement and nerves about the film’s progress, Sandler stated in a December 6 interview, “We’ve got a lot of good s— — I mean good stuff — and we just want to make sure that it all comes together and keeps it going from start to finish, and that’s the goal. We’ll see. We’re definitely nervous, but we feel some sort of confidence.”

*Happy Gilmore 2* is shaping up to blend nostalgia with fresh humor, aiming to capture the hearts of both longtime fans of the original and new viewers alike. Mark your calendars for July 25, 2025, to witness Happy’s next chapter.