The first teaser trailer forHappy Gilmore 2previews Adam Sandler’s return to one of his most famous roles. Almost three decades after he first starred in the breakout comedy movie, it was announced this past May that Netflix was officially moving forward witha sequel to 1996’sHappy Gilmore. The long-awaited follow-up will be directed by Kyle Newacheck, who worked with Sandler on 2019’sMurder Mystery. The script, meanwhile, will be penned by Tim Herlihy and Sandler. Although plot details have generally been quiet, it’s known that some of Sandler’s co-stars will be reprising their characters from the first movie.
On Christmas Day, Netflix shared the first extended look and teaser forHappy Gilmore 2,which carries a bit of a holiday and general Christmas theme. The teaser, which runs for roughly 30 seconds,confirms that the sequel will be released in 2025. It also highlights some of the returning cast members, includingJulie Bowen and Christopher McDonald in their respective roles as Virginia Venit and the villainous Scooter McGavin.
What The Happy Gilmore Teaser Trailer Reveals
Scooter & Happy Meet Again
The teaser does not give away too much aboutHappy Gilmore 2, though it does feature Happy back golfing. The brief preview features some of the film’s supporting cast, includingNFL star Travis Kelceas a worker who’s tending to Happy. AEW wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) is one of several actors seen in a huddle with Sandler’s character, wearing a blue shirt. He’s rumored to be playing one of Happy’s children.
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The teaser does reveal thatVirginia and Happy are together, as the couple share a quick kiss. Finally, in the teaser’s last shot, Scooter and Happy face off. Standing across from each other, it’s clear that old animosities haven’t abided. The preview likewise includes a shot of Bad Bunny, who co-stars alongside Margaret Qualley, comedian Nick Swardson, Scott Mescudi (Kid Cudi), and Benny Safdie, but most do not appear in the teaser.Neither does Ben Stiller, who is also back as Hal L.
Our Take On The Happy Gilmore Teaser
It Hits The Right Notes
Dennis Dugan, the director of the first film, is among the executive producers for the sequel. The comedy will likely make a splash on Netflix, which has leaned on Sandler for some of its biggest hit movies. The teaser does what it needs to do in terms of evoking nostalgia and teasing some of the new aspects and cast members joiningHappy Gilmore 2.
Happy Gilmore 2
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Happy Gilmore 2 sees the return of Adam Sandler in his iconic role as the retired golfer who steps back onto the green to support his daughter’s passion for ballet. Released in 2025, the film explores Gilmore’s renewed journey in golf to finance her dreams.
