Happy Gilmore 2 Delivers Chaotic Nostalgia and Crude Humor in Netflix Sequel
JUL 25 – Happy Gilmore returns to professional golf to raise $300,000 for his daughter's ballet tuition while battling alcoholism and depression, joining a new league called Maxi Golf.
- Netflix released the movie "Happy Gilmore 2," a sequel to Adam Sandler's 1996 golf comedy, on July 25, 2025.
- The sequel follows Happy Gilmore, now 58 and a broke single father of five, who lost his home after accidentally killing his wife.
- Happy works in a supermarket, struggles with alcoholism, and is recruited by Frank Manatee to join the new Maxi Golf Tour that challenges traditional golf.
- The movie runs 117 minutes, features many cameos including Bad Bunny as Happy's caddie, and received mostly positive reviews noting its nostalgia and humor.
- "Happy Gilmore 2" rekindles fans' affection for the character while highlighting the sport's evolving scene, suggesting a fun if somewhat indulgent return.
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