Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix: Adam Sandler Returns After 30 Years – Release Date, Cast, Plot, and Streaming Details

Adam Sandler is officially back as the iconic, hot-headed golfer Happy Gilmore in Happy Gilmore 2, premiering exclusively on Netflix today, July 25. Nearly 30 years after the cult classic first hit theaters in 1996, the beloved character returns with a fresh story, nostalgic reunions, and exciting new faces.

🔥 What Is Happy Gilmore 2 About?

In this long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore comes out of retirement and returns to the golf course—not to chase trophies, but to support his daughter’s dream of attending a prestigious ballet school. The new film promises both emotional depth and trademark slapstick comedy that defined the original.

🎬 Cast: Who’s Back and Who’s New?

Returning Cast:

Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore

Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit

Ben Stiller as Hal

Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin

John Daly as Himself

Philip Schneider, Maxwell Friedman, Ethan Cutkosky, Conor Sherry

New Faces:

Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio)

Sadie Sandler & Sunny Sandler

Blake Clark

Margaret Qualley

Plus, cameo appearances by golf legends: Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Paige Spiranac, Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler, and Will Zalatoris.

📺 When and Where to Watch?

Streaming Platform: Netflix

Release Date: Friday, July 25, 2025

Streaming Time: 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT

Subscription Starts At: $7.99/month

🏌️‍♂️ Flashback: What Was Happy Gilmore (1996) About?

The original comedy followed a failed hockey player who unexpectedly dominates the golf world with his power-packed swing and brash attitude. Sandler’s Happy Gilmore became a pop culture icon, especially for his hilarious face-off with Shooter McGavin and his mission to save his grandmother’s house.

📣 Why Fans Are Excited

The first Happy Gilmore film was a milestone in Sandler’s early career, coming right after Billy Madison. For fans who grew up quoting Happy’s antics, the sequel brings a heavy dose of nostalgia—mixed with a modern-day twist.