Happy Gilmore 2

Years after hanging up his clubs following a Tour Championship win, Happy Gilmore can't sit still when his young daughter needs ballet lessons he can't afford. He fingers his trusty long drive again, stepping back into tournaments to raise money while trying to be a better dad. The sequel keeps the screwball energy from the original, with Happy clashing with old rivals, encountering new antagonists, and juggling fame, fatherhood, and the chaos that follows when a loudmouthed hockey player returns to golf. The tone mixes broad physical comedy with quieter family moments, and it avoids rewriting the first film while building on its familiar beats.

Released in 2025, Happy Gilmore 2 was directed by Kyle Newacheck, and it credits Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler as creators. The movie brings back Adam Sandler as Happy, with Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, and Ben Stiller in supporting roles.

Critical and audience reaction was mixed to positive, reflected in a 6.6/10 vote average from 840 votes. Reviewers tended to like the nostalgic callbacks and the set pieces that lean on the franchise's signature brand of chaos, while some said the pacing and plot felt uneven. Major themes include family responsibility, second chances, and the awkward balance between personal goals and parenting.

As a revival of a 1996 comedy favorite, the film sparked plenty of online chatter, especially about the return of Shooter McGavin and other familiar faces. Fans appreciated the winking references to the original, and conversations on social media and fan boards helped drive viewers back to the first movie while introducing Happy to a new generation.

The film opened widely in theaters in 2025 and reached audiences through traditional release windows and streaming rentals. Box office reporting varied by market, and while it wasn't treated as a blockbuster event, its audience reach grew through word of mouth and post-theatrical viewings.