Adam Sandler reprises the iconic character of Happy Gilmore in the new sequel, and fans are already excited with the just-released Happy Gilmore 2 trailer. Streaming on Netflix from July 25, the follow-up to the 1996 box office comedy movie has been in hot anticipation since Sandler hinted at it.
The original Happy Gilmore was released in 1996 and featured Sandler playing the role of a hot-headed hockey player turned golfer. The film was extremely popular, as it united sport and comedy and made Sandler a household name. In September 2024, Sandler posted a picture on Instagram that teased the sequel, sparking a positive reaction from fans as he showed that the story of Happy Gilmore still wasn’t over.
What is the ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ trailer about?
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The trailer was released on March 18 and gives a preview of Happy’s efforts to get his golfing career back on track. In the video, Happy admits he hasn’t touched a golf club in years and doesn’t even know where to start.
As he comments on the passage of time, he humorously says he needs to update his “happy place” to something a little more suitable for his age. His love interest, Virginia Venit, challenges him to allow the world to know the Happy she once loved. Fans will enjoy seeing Happy rediscover himself as he reclaims his rightful place on the golf course.
Who are the cast and crew of ‘Happy Gilmore 2’?
The sequel has some familiar faces, with Julie Bowen still acting in her role as Virginia Venit and Christopher McDonald as Happy’s arch-rival, Shooter McGavin. Ben Stiller returns as the sadistic nursing home orderly. Professional golfers like John Daly, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau make cameo appearances in the trailer.
Sandler’s longtime writing partner, Tim Herlihy, is back, and the original film’s director, Dennis Dugan, is executive producer. Kyle Newacheck, who directed Murder Mystery in 2019 and had worked with Sandler, is new to the team.