"Happy Gilmore 2" is officially streaming on Netflix, and the sequel comedy, 30 years in the making, is making waves online. Reportedly jam-packed with tons of cameos, the new comedy brings back Adam Sandler to one of his most iconic roles.

“Happy Gilmore 2,” the newly released Netflix sequel to Adam Sandler’s 1996 golf comedy, is a lot like its star: A little bit flabbier, a little bit shabbier, but still undeniably funny after all these years.

Nearly 30 years after the original dropped, Happy Gilmore 2 debuts on Netflix on Friday and the reviews are already pouring in for the sequel starring Adam Sandler, who reprises his 1996 role. Happy Gilmore was a classic,

"Happy Gilmore 2" is now available on Netflix. Here's what we liked (Scottie Scheffler), didn't like (the Golden Tee-like finish) and more.

Netflix has just released Happy Gilmore 2, but whether it's actually going to be worth watching or not is an open question.

Happy Gilmore 2 was released on Netflix on July 25, 2025, and received mostly positive reviews, holding a 65% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film serves as a sequel to the original 1996 title.

One of the things that made the original Happy Gilmore funny (and most of the early Sandler films in total) was its use of small role silliness. The maid in Billy Madison, the “Mista Mista” lady from Happy Gilmore. The old man in the bar in The Wedding Singer. These things matter in the funny tapestry of a successful Sandler film.