Get ready to head back to the golf course—because Happy Gilmore 2 is officially happening, and it’s coming to Netflix! Yes, you heard that right. After nearly three decades, Adam Sandler is finally returning to his most iconic, rage-filled, hockey-loving golfer role.
So, When Does Happy Gilmore 2 Come Out?
While Netflix hasn’t announced an exact release date yet, Happy Gilmore 2 is confirmed to be in development and is expected to arrive on the streaming giant sometime in late 2025. The film is currently in pre-production, with filming likely to begin in late 2024 or early 2025.
Netflix teased the return earlier this year, sending fans into a frenzy after years of rumors and online campaigns calling for a sequel. Now, it’s official—Happy’s coming home.
What Will Happy Gilmore 2 Be About?
Plot details are still under wraps, but insiders say the sequel will pick up years after the events of the original 1996 comedy. Happy is older, wiser (maybe), and facing a new generation of golfers—plus a brand-new rival who threatens to take over the sport he once ruled in his chaotic, hilarious way.
The storyline will likely focus on Happy coaching a young player, with plenty of cameos and callbacks to the first film. You can also expect the return of wild swings, golf course brawls, and that good old Sandler-style humor that made the original a cult classic.
Who’s Returning?
Adam Sandler is back as Happy—no surprise there. But fans will be thrilled to hear that Christopher McDonald, who played the villainous Shooter McGavin, is also in talks to return. Rumors are flying that Julie Bowen (Virginia Venit) and even Ben Stiller (who had a memorable cameo as the cruel nursing home orderly) might make appearances.
Plus, since the movie is a Netflix production, Sandler is expected to bring along a few familiar faces from his Happy Madison crew.
Why Now?
The sequel has been years in the making, but Sandler recently hinted during an interview that he felt the timing was finally right. “People still talk to me about Happy Gilmore every single day,” he said. “It just felt like the perfect time to bring him back.”
The original film has enjoyed a second life on Netflix over the past few years, introducing a new generation to Happy’s explosive golf swing and evoking serious nostalgia among longtime fans.
Final Thoughts
With Netflix backing the sequel, a massive fanbase waiting, and Adam Sandler in top form, Happy Gilmore 2 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated comedies of the decade.
Whether you grew up quoting the film or just discovered it recently, prepare to laugh, cheer, and maybe even shed a tear when Happy tees off once again.
Stay tuned for more updates as Netflix rolls out the official trailer and release date. Until then, “Just tap it in!”