"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.

A Netflix sequel to Adam Sandler’s hit 1996 film briefly recaptures the warm silliness of the original, before devolving into a lazy fever dream of cameos.

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.

Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2 surprises critics and fans with solid reviews, earning a higher Rotten Tomatoes score than the original. Here’s what you need to know.