Following the new teaser trailer of Happy Gilmore 2, fans of Adam Sandler were “screaming with joy” and the release date was officially confirmed. The highly anticipated sequel to the classic 1996 comedy will arrive on Netflix on July 25. In this new installment, Adam Sandler is again playing the legendary, hot-headed golfer Happy Gilmore, who is at last back to the game after a long time away.
I’m intimidated. Now, all of these people are hugely successful. I don’t know where to start. While it’s clear that the character is under pressure, audiences can look forward to another wild ride courtesy of Happy Gilmore’s signature charm and humor.
The sequel not only reunites the original cast but also introduces a whole new crop of faces. Rounding out the cast alongside Sandler is the return of Ben Stiller as the over-the-top Hal L, and Christopher McDonald as Happy’s arch-nemesis, Shooter McGavin. Julie Bowen returns as Happy’s girlfriend, Virginia Venit. Aside from the returning faces, new stars are also set to join the cast, including Sandler’s own daughters, Sunny and Sadie, and sports legends like Travis Kelce, Bad Bunny, John Daly, Blake Clark, and Paige Spiranac. Professional golfers Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Will Zalatoris will also make guest appearances, adding to the buzz surrounding the film’s sports-oriented plot.
Fans of the original movie could not wait any longer, as can be seen from their eagerness reflected in the comments section of the trailer on YouTube. One fan exclaimed, “My inner child is screaming with joy,” while another stated, “Can’t wait for Happy Gilmore 2, let’s go!” A third remarked, “Can’t freaking wait! Can’t wait to see all the different cameos.” Evidently, the sequel is creating a wave of nostalgia and excitement among fans who saw the original film growing up.
The 1996 original Happy Gilmore film became a cult classic instantaneously. The film introduced us to Happy, an angry, profane ex-hockey player who finds himself possessing a most unlikely golf talent. In the original film, Happy competes in a high-stakes golf tournament with the hope of preventing his grandmother’s house from being foreclosed upon, while struggling with his bitter rival, Shooter McGavin. The comedic blending of sports and Sandler’s irreverent style made it a fan favorite that has been loved for years.
Now, almost three decades since, Happy Gilmore 2 assures to recreate all the absurd moments and emotional scenes that made the first one special. Although Happy has obviously matured into an even more experienced golfer, the character’s core—his boorish, no-holds-barred attitude towards life—seems to be still intact. As viewers eagerly anticipate the movie’s release, it can be confidently predicted that Happy Gilmore 2 is going to be one of the most discussed comedies of the year.
The release of the sequel is guaranteed to attract a lot of buzz, and for those of us who laughed along with Happy Gilmore’s unorthodox journey to golf stardom growing up, the new film is an opportunity to catch up on how he’s done all these years later as well as an opportunity to catch up with a beloved character. It’s the perfect blend of Sandler fans’ favorite humor, nostalgia, and new faces.
So be sure to put July 25 in your calendars and get ready to see Happy Gilmore back in the mix, whacking clubs, cracking jokes, and battling new and old adversaries. As audiences nervously recite lines and question what the one and only H has up his sleeve next, Happy Gilmore 2 is set to be a momentous addition to the comedy landscape.
