When is Happy Gilmore 2 release date? Trailer, cast and more about 2025 Adam Sandler movie

After almost 30 years, "Happy Gilmore" finally got a sequel.

Adam Sandler's iconic movie about a hockey-player-turned-golfer is arguably his most popular production, and for years fans have been asking for a sequel. The dream will turn into reality this summer, when "Happy Gilmore 2" is released on Netflix.

Most of the main characters will be returning for the second act, and due to the movie's popularity, many celebrity athletes will also be making cameos. As a result, it will be one of the most-anticipated movies of the summer.

Here's everything you need to know about "Happy Gilmore 2."

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Happy Gilmore 2 release date

• July 25, 2025

Happy Gilmore 2 is set to be released on July 25, 2025 on Netflix.

Latest Happy Gilmore 2 trailer

The first Happy Gilmore 2 trailer was released in March, revealing many of the returning characters and new celebrity cameos.

Adam Sandler is back in his happy place. Happy Gilmore 2 arrives July 25. pic.twitter.com/8zuJGH32mh

— Netflix (@netflix) March 18, 2025

The second Happy Gilmore 2 trailer was released on May 31, showcasing even more new gags, old characters, and plenty of recognizable faces from the sports world.

Summer just got happy-er. Adam Sandler stars in Happy Gilmore 2 arriving July 25. #TUDUM pic.twitter.com/yfB2kulovK

— Netflix (@netflix) June 1, 2025

Happy Gilmore 2 cast

• Adam Sandler
• Julie Bowen
• Christopher MacDonald
• Ben Stiller

Here's a deeper look at the confirmed and expected cast for Happy Gilmore 2, per IMDB.com:

Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore

Of course, Sandler is reprising his role as Gilmore, the titular character who goes from hockey flameout to golf sensation.

Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit

Bowen played Sandler's love interest in the first movie, as Venit met Gilmore as the tour's PR director before they got together at the end of the movie.

Christopher MacDonald as Shooter McGavin

McGavin is one of the most iconic villains in sports movie history, as the best professional golfer competing against Gilmore on tour. He will be returning to the sequel in a highly-anticipated reprisal.

The fictional character even has an account on X with almost 650,000 followers. 

Ben Stiller as Hal L.

One of Stiller's most underrated roles is as Hal, the abusive orderly taking care of Gilmore's grandmother, and he will also return in some fashion.

Ben Stiller in ‘HAPPY GILMORE 2’

Premieres July 25 on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/lNyFracBTD

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 18, 2025

Some other actors who are confirmed to appear in the movie include:

• Margaret Qualley
• Nick Swardson
• Ethan Cutkosky
• Benny Safdie

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Is Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore 2?

Christopher MacDonald is set to reprise his role as Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore 2, meaning the rivalry between Gilmore and McGavin is apparently alive and well.

The trailer for Netflix's Happy Gilmore 2 is out, and here are a pair of stills from the upcoming movie (July 25th) demonstrating the rivalry between Happy and Shooter McGavin is not quite buried just yet... pic.twitter.com/vEjmtviGIZ

— The Hollywood Outsider (@buypopcorn) March 18, 2025

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Who will play Chubbs in Happy Gilmore 2?

Carl Weathers played Chubbs Peterson in the original movie, but Weathers died in February of 2024. However, the sequel reportedly honored Weathers in some fashion. It's unlikely that Chubbs will be played by another actor. 

Sadly, even the alligator that cost the Chubbs character his hand, passed away earlier in May. The 640-pound reptile called Morris, was 9-feet long and estimated to be between 80-90 years old. 

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Is Julie Bowen back for Happy Gilmore 2?

Julie Bowen is also back for the Happy Gilmore sequel, as she will once again play Virginia Venit in the movie. Bowen was relatively unknown before appearing in the original film but has since risen to stardom after the smashing success of the television show "Modern Family".

Bowen recently appeared on The Today Show to talk about the upcoming sequel.

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Celebrity cameos in Happy Gilmore 2 

Happy Gilmore 2 is set to have a bunch of celebrity cameos, as many famous athletes signed on to appear in the movie. Among those athletes are several golfers who will be playing themselves.

Here's a list of some of the confirmed golfer cameos:

• Jack Nicklaus
• Rory McIlroy
• Scottie Scheffler
• Bryson DeChambeau
• Brooks Koepka
• Collin Morikawa
• Xander Schauffle
• Rickie Fowler
• Tony Finau
• Jordan Speith
• Justin Thomas
• Keegan Bradley
• John Daly
• Paige Spiranic

Additionally, the celebrity cameos go beyond golfers, as other athletes and celebrities will be making an appearance including:

• Bad Bunny
• Eminem
• Reggie Bush
• Travis Kelce
• Dan Patrick
• Becky Lynch
• MJF
• Kid Cudi

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What year did the original Happy Gilmore come out?

Happy Gilmore originally came out in 1996 and was Adam Sandler's follow up to Billy Madison, as the two movies were his first big successes in the movie industry.

Take a look back at the trailer for the original film. 

Adam Sandler movies since Happy Gilmore

Here's a list of every movie Sandler has starred in since Happy Gilmore came out in 1996.

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