Netflix has unveiled the official debut trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, confirming the long-awaited sequel will arrive on the streaming platform July 25, 2025.

The trailer (viewable below) showcases Adam Sandler reprising his iconic role as Happy Gilmore—nearly three decades after the original film’s 1996 release. He's joined by returning cast members Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, and Christopher McDonald, who reprises his role as the smug golf rival Shooter McGavin.

Adam Sandler is back in his happy place. Happy Gilmore 2 arrives July 25. pic.twitter.com/8zuJGH32mh
— Netflix (@netflix) March 18, 2025

The sequel also introduces fresh faces to the mix, including Bad Bunny (real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio), Sadie and Sunny Sandler (Adam’s daughters), and Blake Clark. The trailer kicks off with a humorous nod to SpongeBob SquarePants, sure to delight fans of both the classic character and Sandler’s signature comedic style.

Netflix has also confirmed appearances from real-world professional golfers such as John Daly, Paige Spiranac, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Will Zalatoris. NFL superstar Travis Kelce also makes a cameo appearance.

Happy Gilmore 2 Cast

Here’s the confirmed list of actors and athletes set to appear in Happy Gilmore 2:

• Adam Sandler
• Christopher McDonald
• Julie Bowen
• Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny)
• Travis Kelce
• Conor Sherry
• Ethan Cutowski
• Maxwell Jacob Friedman
• Philip Fine Schneider
• Rory McIlroy
• Scottie Scheffler
• Bryson DeChambeau
• Brooks Koepka
• Justin Thomas
• Will Zalatoris
• Ben Stiller
• Blake Clark
• Paige Spiranac
• Sunny Sandler
• Sadie Sandler
• John Daly

Interestingly, while rapper Eminem was previously teased by Sandler as part of the cast, he doesn’t appear in Netflix’s current official lineup. It's possible the streamer is saving his reveal for a future promotional drop or another trailer.

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A Recap of the Original Happy Gilmore

For those needing a refresher, here's Netflix’s official summary of the original film:

At the end of Happy Gilmore, Sandler’s beloved underdog finally finds peace after a grueling season on the golf tour—and one unforgettable showdown with Bob Barker from The Price Is Right. In a last-ditch effort to save his grandmother’s house from the IRS due to unpaid taxes, Happy, a failed hockey player with an unconventional swing, takes to the greens and shocks the golf elite.

Along the way, he forms memorable alliances—like with Carl Weathers’ Chubbs Petersen and Allen Covert’ homeless caddy—and battles bitter rivals like Shooter McGavin and Bob Barker. Against all odds, Happy prevails, proving that heart and hustle can beat tradition and ego. He saves the house, wins the tournament, and returns home triumphant.

While it remains to be seen how Happy Gilmore 2 reignites his golf career, one thing is certain: Happy’s legacy lives on—not just in comedy, but even among real-life golf legends who still admire the character.

Production news first broke on the sequel in [March 2024], with Netflix officially greenlighting the project by [May 2024]. Directed by Kyle Newacheck and written by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy, Happy Gilmore 2 promises to deliver more laughs, more swings, and more unforgettable moments when it premieres this summer.