• Comedy

Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)

Nearly 30 years after the original, Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) returns from retirement to help fund his daughter’s ballet education abroad by re-entering competitive golf. Happy Gilmore 2 is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on Friday, July 25, 2025 .👥 Cast Highlights Returning: Adam Sandler (Happy), Christopher McDonald (Shooter McGavin), Julie Bowen (Virginia Venit), and Ben Stiller (Hal L.). New additions: Bad Bunny, Benny Safdie, Margaret Qualley, Kid Cudi (Scott Mescudi), and Adam Sandler’s daughters Sunny and Sadie. Sports & celebrity cameos span golf stars (Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, John Daly, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Jack Nicklaus, Collin Morikawa, Lee Trevino, Will Zalatoris, Tony Finau), plus Eminem, Post Malone, Reggie Bush, Travis Kelce, Guy Fieri, Steve Buscemi, Cam’ron, Ken Jennings, Becky Lynch, and more. Becky Lynch, confirmed via PWInsider and Reddit, filmed a cameo role as a golfer alongside Reggie Bush and others. Hockey icons Sean Avery and Chris Chelios also appear in villainous cameo roles, merging hockey energy into the golf comedy world.📺 How to Watch Available on Netflix starting July 25, 2025. Since the film is global release-only, any Netflix subscription tier will allow you to watch it.🔍 Critics & Buzz Upon its July 25 release, Happy Gilmore 2 quickly became a streaming hit in the U.S., racking up 46.7 million viewers in its premiere week and even sending the original 1996 film back into Netflix global top 10 lists. Critics praised the sequel for blending vintage Sandler-style slapstick with emotional depth and heartfelt callbacks, earning notably stronger reviews than typical Sandler comedies.📈 Streaming Performance & Viewership Happy Gilmore 2 debuted on Netflix on July 25, 2025, bypassing theaters entirely. In its first three days, the film logged approximately 46.7 million views—making it the biggest U.S. opening weekend for any Netflix original ever, and specifically the highest for any Adam Sandler film on the platform. It also topped Netflix’s English-language films chart for the week of July 21–27, 2025, and earned the No. 1 spot in 47 countries; overall, the film appeared in the top ten in 88 countries worldwide. The original Happy Gilmore (1996) saw a resurgence as well, with 11.4 million views the same week, ranking as the No. 3 most-watched movie globally.🧭 Conclusion Adam Sandler's return as Happy Gilmore delivers a heartfelt and nostalgic sequel that balances goofy comedy with genuine emotional beats. With a solid mix of original cast, high-profile cameos, and a surprisingly strong story about family and redemption, Happy Gilmore 2 has become a hit with fans and critics alike. Streaming exclusively on Netflix, it revives the spirit of the 1996 cult classic while updating it for a new generation. If you liked the original—or just enjoy Sandler's blend of humor and heart—this sequel is worth a watch. Read More

• 2025
• 1 h : 54 min
• 245 views
• 6.158
• PG-13