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Adam Sandler greeted many fans this past holiday season with the exciting news of an upcoming sequel to his beloved 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore via his Instagram platform. A first glimpse at Happy Gilmore 2 that will debut in 2025 was made available during Christmas showing Sandler back on the golf course for an entirely new hilarious adventure on Netflix . Sandler shared “Happy Chanukah! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! And Happy Gilmore to all!!!!!!” which accompanied the debut trailer. This marks an amazing sequel that many fans of 90's comedies have looked forward to since Happy Gilmore was initially released during 1996.
The teaser for Happy Gilmore 2 the upcoming Netflix movie showcased Happy back in his iconic Boston Bruins jersey as he continues playing golf following events that occurred in prior 1996 film. NFL star Travis Kelce appears briefly in waiter uniform as he states "It's great to see you back Mr. Gilmore" showing his official casting in this second installment in Happy Gilmore series. Travis Kelce confirmed his role within the production months after Sandler initially spoke publicly on podcast regarding his casting on film. Sandler on Travis and Jason Kelce's New Heights podcast had previously joked that it would be amazing if Kelce could play his son as someone that was considered badass at that time. The popular Super Bowl Champion originally refuted casting rumors but asked to be an extra showing his love of the film.
The initial preview also features returning actress Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit who is also the public relations head in this storyline but she also becomes the love interest of Happy Gilmore. The rivalry between Happy and Shooter McGavin continues when Christopher McDonald makes his grand reappearance. Happy Gilmore 2 brings back popular charecters while bringing all new faces as well during the sequel .
New additions to Happy Gilmore 2 includes Bad Bunny seen as a caddy Margaret Qualley from The Substance Kid Cudi professionally known as Scott Mescudi as well as Benny Safdie all part of an upcoming team in new sequel. Nick Swardson actor comedian makes appearance in the film further contributing to the movie's dynamic Happy Gilmore featured cameo roles including from the iconic late Bob Barker that would be remembered throughout film history.
Happy Gilmore served as Adam Sandler’s second film as both writer and lead following 1995’s Billy Madison which also proved a popular box office hit. The movie opened in February of 1996 grossing over 41 million dollars worldwide at theatrical box office. The film with all of its humor which featured a hilarious scene with the famed late host Bob Barker continues to be viewed today as an incredibly iconic comedy classic .
Happy Gilmore 2 will release sometime in 2025 which many have high expectations to deliver and can be watched exclusively via the streaming platform of Netflix.
Netflix and Adam Sandler revealed the first official Happy Gilmore 2 teaser as many were watching the streaming service that also held two NFL football games live. Sandler returns in 2025 for Happy Gilmore 2 including Julie Bowen as Virginia and also Shooter McGavin as Christopher McDonald both reprising roles for second film . The Netflix stream of the teaser premiered with live football showing the movie to the widest audience during highly anticipated football viewing time . The teaser provided many with key cast additions such as Bad Bunny as well as Margaret Qualley. Comedian Nick Swardson and rapper Kid Cudi and Benny Safdie who previously worked in “Uncut Gems” were shown in teaser as well.
The film director of Netflix's "Murder Mystery" Kyle Newacheck will direct Happy Gilmore 2 while Tim Herlihy writer from first movie acts as co-writer and contributes his story ideas to the project. Dennis Dugan the initial film director will serve as executive producer for new film. Producers for Happy Gilmore 2 are Jack Giarraputo and Robert Simonds . The movie follows Happy Gilmore after being known as star hockey player and having no control as his main issue becomes focused on a need to win money for his grandmother and all his tax problems this leads to his unusual golf profession and eventual fight with Bob Baker the host of the Price Is Right at the time.
Happy Gilmore 2 follows Sandler as golf professional for a brand new journey exclusively on streaming Netflix platform with much anticipation to finally see the long awaited return.