Happy Gilmore 2’s Debut Trailer Reveals Return of Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, and Ben Stiller

Netflix has dropped the highly anticipated trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, set to premiere on July 25th, 2025. The trailer reunites us with Adam Sandler as the iconic Happy Gilmore, nearly 30 years after the original film's 1996 release. Joining Sandler are familiar faces from the original cast: Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, and Christopher McDonald, reprising his role as the villainous 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

New additions to the cast include Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny), Sandler's daughters Sadie and Sunny Sandler, and Blake Clark. A fun SpongeBob SquarePants reference kicks off the trailer, adding an unexpected layer of humor.

Netflix has confirmed a star-studded lineup of professional golfers appearing in the film: John Daly, Paige Spiranac, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Will Zalatoris. NFL star Travis Kelce also makes a cameo appearance.

Happy Gilmore 2 Cast

The Happy Gilmore 2 cast includes:

• Adam Sandler
• Christopher McDonald
• Julie Bowen
• Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny)
• Travis Kelce
• Conor Sherry
• Ethan Cutowsky
• 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

While rapper Eminem was previously rumored to appear, based on Sandler’s comments, he's not listed on Netflix's current cast list. Perhaps his cameo will be revealed in a future trailer.

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Here's a refresher on the original Happy Gilmore, courtesy of Netflix:

The original Happy Gilmore concluded with Sandler's character finally finding peace after a grueling golf season (and a memorable brawl with Bob Barker). His mission? To raise enough money to cover his grandmother's overdue taxes. This led the former hockey player to the Tour Championship, where he showcased his unconventional golfing skills.

Happy forged alliances (with Carl Weathers' Chubbs Petersen and Allen Covert's caddy) and rivalries (with Christopher McDonald's Shooter McGavin and Bob Barker), ultimately triumphing against all odds. He proved his worth to the golf elite, saved his grandmother's house, and returned home a victor.

While the details of how Gilmore's golf career will be revived remain unclear, one thing is certain: Happy Gilmore is a legend, even among the world's top golfers.

The development of Happy Gilmore 2 began in March 2024, with Netflix officially ordering the sequel in May 2024. The film is directed by Kyle Newacheck, from a script by Sandler and Tim Herlihy.