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It hasn't been 30 years since we saw the original Happy Gilmore released, but it's been close. That film starring Adam Sandler as Happy was released on February 16, 1996. Little did we know at the time that Sandler was just beginning his ascent to being one of the more famous people making funny films.
Somehow, Sandler and the rest of the cast, which featured a number of cameos, made the movie iconic. Maybe it was Sandler's ridiculous swing, which many people have tried to replicate. It was the kind of swing a former hockey player-turned-golfer might do, which is exactly what Sandler's character was.
There has long been discussion of a sequel, and for seemingly just as long, the project has been in the works as part of Sandler's massive Netflix deal. The good news is that Happy Gilmore 2 is ready for release, and Netflix viewers and Happy fans found out this week that the streamer will release the sequel on July 25, 2025.
Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix release date announced
This, of course, will be well after the Masters, which takes place in April. John Daly had suggested originally that that might be the release date. Sandler himself hinted that the movie might come out around July 4. At least, he was close.
As far as the plot, Netflix and the film creators, including Sandler, obviously, have kept the details mostly unknown. We know the film was shot in 2024, with a lot of the action being filmed at golf club Fiddler's Elbow in New Jersey.
Also obvious is that Happy will be 30 years older than he was in the original. What has he been up to over the last decades? At least, we will know in July.
Main cast for Happy Gilmore 2:
- Adam Sandler (as Happy Gilmore)
- Julie Bowen (as Virginia Venit)
- Christopher McDonald (as Shotter McGavin)
- Ben Stiller (as Hal L.)
- Margaret Qualley
There is also a ton of rumored (and many confirmed) cameos. The list includes the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, rapper Eminem, golfers Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau, rapper Kid Cudi, and Bad Bunny. There will likely be many more, including lots more professional golfers.