🏌️‍♂️Happy Gilmore 2 (2025): Adam Sandler Swings Back in a Sports Comedy Sequel Full of Grief, Glory & Golf Greatness – Review, Cast & Streaming Details

Happy Gilmore 2 (2025): Sandler Swings Back with a Sports-Comedy Sequel That's Part Grief, Part Glory 🏌️‍♂️❤️‍🔥

"The price is still wrong, buddy!"

Adam Sandler returns to the green in Happy Gilmore 2, the long-awaited sequel to his cult-classic 1996 golf comedy. Directed by Kyle Newacheck and streaming on Netflix as of July 25, 2025, this film balances emotional loss, outlandish comedy, and underdog triumph, mixing nostalgia with a fresh lineup of cameos, wild golf stunts, and heartfelt father-daughter moments. Whether you're a fan of Happy's chaotic swings or his softer, broken side, this is a sequel that brings both heart and humor in full swing.

🏠 A Broken Swing and a Broken Man

Nearly 30 years after winning his first Tour Championship, Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) is now a grieving widower, guilt-ridden after a freak accident claims the life of his beloved Virginia (Julie Bowen). With five kids, no career, and a drinking problem, Happy's life has hit the rough.

But when his youngest daughter, Vienna (Sunny Sandler) dreams of ballet school in Paris, Happy finds a reason to pick up his clubs again. His redemption arc begins when he's invited to join Maxi Golf, a flashy, extreme new league led by the shady CEO Frank Manatee (Benny Safdie).

"You drive like your life's depending on it—because it does." — Frank Manatee

⛳️ The Comeback Tour (With a Twist)

What starts as a standard underdog comeback becomes a battle for golf’s soul. As Happy competes to earn the money for Vienna’s school, he faces new-age golfers pumped full of adrenaline, a corrupt new league, and his trauma. The film dives into the absurd (think exploding golf carts and altered greens) while letting Happy’s story unfold with surprising tenderness.

He reunites (and even reconciles) with Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), who’s been in a mental facility since his humiliating loss in 1996. The two old rivals team up to represent traditional golf in a climactic showdown: classic vs. corporate.

"Let's putt the past behind us."

🧨 Wild Cast, Wilder Cameos

The cast reads like a Netflix fever dream:

• Ben Stiller is back as the hilariously evil Hal L., now leading Happy’s alcohol support group.

• Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) shines as Oscar, Happy's quirky new caddie.

• John Daly plays… himself, as a garage-dwelling golf recluse.

• Sadie & Sunny Sandler, Jackie Sandler, and more Sandler family members round out the emotional core of the film.

Meanwhile, the cameo roster is stacked:

• Kevin Nealon, Steve Buscemi, Rob Schneider, and Jon Lovitz return in bizarre, unforgettable moments.

• Eminem plays the son of the “Jackass” heckler from the original film (yes, seriously).

• Golf legends like Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Spieth, Paige Spiranac, and Nelly Korda show up, along with sportscasters like Stephen A. Smith and even chef Guy Fieri.

🎯 Final Score: A Putt for the Fans

Happy Gilmore 2 doesn't reinvent the sport—it exaggerates it. The comedy is over-the-top, the emotional beats occasionally hit surprisingly hard, and the nostalgia is lovingly baked into every frame. Is it a perfect film? No. But it's a satisfying blend of heart, humor, and long drives.

This sequel thrives on fan service, wild matchups, and absurd cameos. But beneath it all, it's a story about a man trying to be better—for his daughter, for his legacy, and for the ghost of Virginia watching from the skies.

"You're gonna make that putt. Not for the fans. Not for the Tour. For her." — Shooter McGavin

🏆 Verdict: 7.5/10

+ Nostalgia-fueled hilarity

+ Heartwarming father-daughter storyline

+ Cameo chaos is peak Netflix fun

– Sometimes veers too far into absurdity

– Not all emotional beats land cleanly

Now streaming on Netflix.

Bring your clubs, your tissues, and your best Shooter impression.

"Tap it in. Just tap it in." 🎬