"Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller Return in Happy Gilmore 2 Trailer"

Netflix has unveiled the debut trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, confirming its release date of July 25, 2025.

The trailer (viewable below) brings Adam Sandler back into the iconic role of Happy Gilmore nearly 30 years after the original film’s 1996 premiere. He's joined once again by original 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

Fresh faces in the sequel include global music sensation Bad Bunny (real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio), Sadie and Sunny Sandler (Adam’s daughters), and veteran actor Blake Clark. The trailer kicks off with a playful nod to SpongeBob SquarePants, delighting fans of both comedy and cult classic humor.

Netflix also revealed a list of professional athletes set to appear in the film. Among them are top-tier 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 Full Cast List

• Adam Sandler
• Christopher McDonald
• Julie Bowen
• Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
• Travis Kelce
• Conor Sherry
• Ethan Cutkosky
• 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

Notably absent from Netflix’s official cast listing is rapper Eminem, despite earlier reports from Adam Sandler hinting at his involvement. It's possible that his appearance will be teased in a future promotional release.

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

At the conclusion of the first film, Sandler’s beloved underdog character finds peace after a grueling season on the golf circuit—and one unforgettable tussle with Bob Barker from The Price Is Right. Tasked with raising money to settle his grandmother’s overdue tax bills, Happy, a failed hockey player, stuns the golf world with his wild, unpredictable style during the Tour Championship.

Along the way, he gains loyal allies like Carl Weathers’ legendary one-handed golfer Chubbs Petersen and Allen Covert’s homeless caddy, while clashing with rivals including Christopher McDonald’s obnoxious Shooter McGavin and the aforementioned Bob Barker. In the end, Happy defeats the odds, saves his grandma’s home, and earns his place in sports-comedy history.

While details about how the sequel reignites Happy’s golf journey remain under wraps, one thing is certain: In real life, Happy Gilmore remains an enduring pop culture icon—golf pros included.

Production news first emerged in March 2024, with Netflix officially greenlighting the project in May. Directed by Kyle Newacheck and written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler, Happy Gilmore 2 promises to deliver more absurdity, heart, and hilarious moments on the fairway.