Happy Gilmore 2: Will It Be Released After 31st December 2025?
Happy Gilmore 2: Will It Be Released After 31st December 2025?
While an official release date has not been set, Happy Gilmore 2 could premiere on Netflix as early as 2025. The sequel was officially announced in 2022 and production began in September 2024, so a 2025 release seems likely. The original Happy Gilmore became an instant comedy classic when it was released in 1996, so fans have been eager for a sequel for over two decades. With Adam Sandler and Netflix teaming up again following several successful collaborations, the time finally seems right for Happy Gilmore to return to the big screen…or rather, the small screen.
Who Is Starring in Happy Gilmore 2?
Of course, Happy Gilmore would not be complete without Adam Sandler returning to the lead role of the hot-headed hockey player turned golfer. Sandler has confirmed he will reprise his iconic character. Joining him are several Happy Gilmore alumni, including Julie Bowen as Happy’s love interest Virginia Venit and Christopher McDonald as rival golfer Shooter McGavin. Modern Family star Bowen and McDonald recently appeared in other Sandler Netflix films, keeping their chemistry fresh. New cast members include musician Bad Bunny, Sandler regular Nick Swardson, and director Benny Safdie. Regrettably, original Happy Gilmore stars Carl Weathers, Bob Barker, and Joe Flaherty have passed away since the first film.
What do the betting sites say about the release date? 22bet.com gives odds of 2.39/1 and a percentage chance of 41.80% that it’ll be released before 31st December 2025.
What Is the Plot of Happy Gilmore 2?
Plot details are being kept under wraps for now. The original film followed Happy Gilmore’s unlikely rise to stardom in professional golf after failing to make it as a hockey player. Presumably, the sequel will catch up with Happy years later and the trouble he gets up to either on or off the golf course. With Shooter McGavin returning as well, fans can likely expect their bitter rivalry to be reignited in some fashion. Whatever the actual story may be, viewers can count on the sequel containing the same blend of slapstick humor and outrageous sports action that made the first film so beloved.
Will Happy Gilmore 2 Get a Theatrical Release?
While Netflix produces the film, it is still possible Happy Gilmore 2 could see a simultaneous theatrical release like some of the streaming service’s other high-profile films. However, Netflix films generally stick to streaming-only releases. Sandler’s Netflix movies like Murder Mystery and Hustle have found huge audiences on the platform.
Is There a Trailer Yet?
With the sequel only just starting production in September 2024, it is too early for any footage or trailers. It will likely be well into 2025 before we get a first look at any new clips or promos of Sandler back in Happy’s shoes. When the trailer does arrive, it will undoubtedly provide the first hints at the plot and if any other original characters like Happy’s grandmother could return.
How Will Happy Gilmore 2 Continue the Legacy?
Happy Gilmore was one of Adam Sandler’s very first comedy hits, igniting his prolific career in the genre. The offbeat sports comedy remains endlessly quotable and lovable. While comedy sequels are always risky, Sandler’s brand of humor seems poised to carry Happy Gilmore Magic into a second installment. With fan excitement high and Netflix eager for hits, expect Happy Gilmore 2 to swing for the fences when it drives onto the streaming fairway. If any classic comedy character deserves a victory lap, it’s Happy Gilmore.