Washington [US], December 26: Fans of the beloved 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore can finally celebrate as Adam Sandler and Netflix have released the first teaser for the highly anticipated sequel, Happy Gilmore 2. In the festive spirit of the season, Sandler dropped the teaser on Christmas Day, sharing holiday cheer with fans worldwide.
“Happy Chanukah! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! And Happy Gilmore to all!!!!!!,” he wrote alongside the teaser, which promises an exciting return to the world of the unpredictable golfer.
The teaser offers a glimpse into the next chapter of Happy Gilmore’s legendary journey. Although it doesn’t reveal much of the plot, it features several nostalgic elements that fans of the original will instantly recognize. Happy, still wearing his signature Boston Bruins jersey and “waffle stompers” (his unique footwear), is seen delighting fans on the Senior Golf Tour. True to his eccentric nature, he even rides his golf club like a horse, much to the crowd’s amusement.
One of the biggest returns in Happy Gilmore 2 is Christopher McDonald, reprising his role as Shooter McGavin, Happy’s longtime rival. Their rivalry, which defined much of the first film, looks set to continue. The teaser also includes a nostalgic soundtrack with a snippet from the classic 1975 hit “Magic” by Pilot, setting the tone for the sequel.
In addition to Sandler and McDonald, several original cast members will reprise their roles. Julie Bowen returns as Virginia Venit, Happy’s love interest, and Ben Stiller is back as the outrageous nursing home orderly. Dennis Dugan, who directed the original film, returns to direct the sequel, with Sandler and Tim Herlihy co-writing the script.
The sequel will also introduce new faces, including rapper Bad Bunny, actress Margaret Qualley, NFL star Travis Kelce, comedian Nick Swardson, and actor Benny Safdie. Other new cast members include pro wrestler Jacob Friedman and musician Scott Mescudi.
However, the sequel marks a bittersweet moment for fans, as it is missing two key figures from the original film: the late Bob Barker, who famously clashed with Sandler in an iconic fight scene, and Carl Weathers, who played Happy’s mentor, Chubbs Peterson. Both actors passed away in recent years, leaving a void in the hearts of Happy Gilmore fans.
With the return of familiar faces and the promise of more wacky antics, Happy Gilmore 2 is shaping up to be a nostalgic, hilarious ride down memory lane.