Happy Gilmore 2: Confirmation & Everything We Know

Summary Happy Gilmore 2 script is in the works by Adam Sandler, breaking his trend of avoiding sequels.

The potential return of key characters like Shooter McGavin and a mature Happy raises excitement among fans of the beloved '90s comedy.

The storyline for Happy Gilmore 2 remains a mystery, but ideas have been floated involving Happy participating in a Senior Tour Golf showdown.

The original is one of Adam Sandler's best comedies, and now Happy Gilmore 2 is in the works. Happy Gilmore was a key movie that, alongside Billy Madison, helped make Adam Sandler a leading man. The 1996 comedy featured Sandler as the title character, a failed ice hockey player who discovers an unlikely talent for golf. He uses this skill to win prize money that would help his grandmother get her house back, but first, he has to beat a jealous rival and learn to control his explosive anger.

Happy Gilmore made great use of Sandler's comic skills and featured a fantastic supporting cast, including Christopher McDonald as Gilmore's rival Shooter McGavin, Carl Weathers (Rocky I - IV), and an uncredited Ben Stiller as evil retirement home orderly Hal. The success of the film led to bigger movies for Sandler like The Wedding Singer and The Waterboy, but Happy Gilmore is still considered one of his funniest films. Happy Gilmore still has a sizable cult following, and despite Sandler's aversion to making sequels, Happy Gilmore 2 is confirmed.

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Happy Gilmore 2 Latest News

Netflix Confirms Development Of The Sequel

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News slowly began trickling in about a potential sequel with various parties weighing in, the latest update sees Netflix confirm its participation in Happy Gilmore 2. The idea of a sequel was first floated by Christopher McDonald in early 2024 and it was later confirmed a few weeks later by Adam Sandler himself. Now, the preeminent streamer Netflix has confirmed that it is involved with the development of the long-awaited sequel. With a large platform like Netflix on board, Happy Gilmore 2 is certain to happen.

Netflix announced the news on its official X (formerly Twitter) page:

Happy Gilmore 2 Is Confirmed

The Movie Is Green-Lit At Netflix

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Though Christopher McDonald and Sandler's script updates were exciting, Happy Gilmore 2 wasn't officially announced until Netflix came onboard in May 2024. Sandler has found great success in recent years with the streamer, and it only made sense that the red brand would land the guaranteed blockbuster. No details about the film are known yet, but Netflix's involvement means Happy Gilmore 2 is entering the next phase.

Sandler's other sequels include:

Adam Sandler Sequel Rotten Tomatoes Score Grown Ups 2 (2013) 8% Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) 57% Murder Mystery 2 (2023) 45%

Happy Gilmore 2 Cast

Who Could Return For The Sequel?

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Unfortunately, the cast of Happy Gilmore 2 would be noticeably different from the first because of some real-world developments in the three decades since its release. Sandler would need to be back on hand to reprise his role as former hockey player Happy Gilmore, but the rest of the cast is entirely contingent upon where the story of the prospective sequel decides to go. Christopher McDonald's enthusiasm suggests Shooter McGavin will return to vex Happy once again, and he is still the perfect villain for the sequel.

Notable Sandler cohorts like Ben Stiller, Kevin Nealon, and Allen Covert could all reprise their roles, and other frequent collaborators from Sandler's Happy Madison films could also make appearances as new characters. While the passing of Carl Weathers, Richard Kiel, and Bob Barker means they can't return, romantic lead Julie Bowen could reprise her role as public relations director, Virginia.

Happy Gilmore 2 Story

What Could Happen When Happy Returns?

With the plot of Happy Gilmore resolved by the end of the film, the sequel is extremely open-ended and nearly anything can happen. Though Sandler has always been cagey about sequels, he did reveal an idea for Happy Gilmore 2's story in 2022, and that could shine a light on what his mysterious script is about. In the interview, Sandler mused about a potential sequel that catches up with Happy in his older years as he still grapples with his temper.

Stream Happy Gilmore on Starz.

Based on the kernel of an idea, it's easy to see Happy returning to the golf world on a senior tour and taking on his old nemesis Shooter McGavin. A more mature Happy is an interesting prospect for Sandler, who has recently shown off his acting range in films like Uncut Gems. Until more details are revealed, Happy Gilmore 2 will remain a mystery.