Netflix Surprises Adam Sandler Fans with Long-Awaited Sequel

Netflix has a delightful Christmas surprise for fans of Adam Sandler, 28 years in the making.

During its NFL Christmas Gameday live event on Wednesday, the streaming platform unveiled a trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the 1996 sports comedy that propelled Sandler to fame. The sequel will feature Sandler alongside returning cast members Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Dennis Dugan, Allen Covert, and Ben Stiller.

As revealed by Sandler in 2022, Happy Gilmore 2 follows the journey of his character, a hockey player turned golfer, as he competes in a senior golf tour. McDonald reprises his role as pro-golfer Shooter McGavin, while Bowen returns as Gilmore’s love interest, Virginia Venit. Stiller, who was announced as part of the cast in November, will reprise his role as Hal L, a character he first played in the original film and later appeared in Sandler’s Hubie Halloween in 2020.

This sequel also marks the 13th collaboration between Sandler and his writing partner Tim Herlihy, who worked with Sandler during his rise on Saturday Night Live. Their partnership began with the successful comedies Billy Madison in 1995 and Happy Gilmore in 1996, which established Sandler as a leading figure in comedy.

In addition to the returning cast, the film will feature notable additions such as superstar rapper Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley from The Substance, Sandler’s frequent collaborator Nick Swardson, and filmmaker Benny Safdie, who previously worked with Sandler on the acclaimed indie film Uncut Gems. Confirmed cameos include rapper Eminem, football star Travis Kelce, and TV host Dan Patrick.

In 2020, Netflix renewed its production agreement with Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions for four additional films. The original deal, established in 2014, produced titles like The Ridiculous 6, The Do-Over, Sandy Wexler, The Week Of, Murder Mystery, and 100% Fresh. Notably, Murder Mystery became Netflix’s most streamed movie of 2019.

While Netflix has yet to announce a release date for Happy Gilmore 2, the trailer suggests a premiere sometime in 2025.

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Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Dennis Dugan, Allen Covert, Ben Stiller, Tim Herlihy, Tina Fey, Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Nick Swardson, Benny Safdie, Eminem, Travis Kelce, Dan Patrick

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Netflix, Happy Madison Productions

Titles

Happy Gilmore 2, Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, Uncut Gems, The Ridiculous 6, The Do-Over, Sandy Wexler, The Week Of, Murder Mystery, 100% Fresh

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