After a nearly 30-year wait, Happy Gilmore 2 is finally set to release on Netflix. The original 1996 sports comedy stars Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore, a failed hockey player who discovers he has a hidden talent for golf and enters a tournament to save his grandmother’s house from being foreclosed.
The sequel Happy Gilmore 2 brings back Sandler’s тιтular character, who, nearly 30 years after winning his first Tour Championship, comes out of retirement and returns to the sport to pay for his daughter’s ballet school. The sequel also brings back original cast members Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, Kevin Nealon, and Dennis Dugan.
Happy Gilmore 2 features a who’s who of stars, from Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Eric André, Marcello Hernandez, Kid Cudi, Haley Joel Osment, and Margaret Qualley. There are several cameos from professional golfers, such as John Daly, Rory McIlroy, Jack Nicklaus, Paige Spiranac, and Jordan Spieth, alongside celebrity cameos from Eminem, Post Malone, Travis Kelce, Ken Jennings, Boban Marjanović, and many more.
Happy Gilmore 2 Releases At 3AM ET
The Release Time Is Netflix’s Usual Slot
It’s been a long wait, but thankfully, there isn’t much more time to go before Happy Gilmore 2 arrives. The movie is set to premiere on Netflix on July 25, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET. This is the streamer’s standard release time, so there are no changes for the sequel.
When it comes to other time zones, that means that Happy Gilmore 2 will drop at midnight for those on the West Coast, and at 8 a.m. BST for audiences in the United Kingdom.
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Happy Gilmore 2’s Release Time By Timezone |
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Timezone |
Time |
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Pacific Time |
Midnight |
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Central Time |
2AM |
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Eastern Time |
3AM |
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British Summer Time |
8AM |
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Australian Eastern Standard Time |
5PM |
Why Happy Gilmore 2 Took So Long To Get Made
It’s Been Nearly 30 Years Since The First Film
Happy Gilmore remains one of Adam Sandler’s best comedies and has gained cult status, particularly among golf fans. However, it’s taken nearly 30 years for the sequel to get made, and there are multiple factors that have contributed to that long wait.
After the success of the original movie, Sandler’s career took off with numerous comedies. He later signed a lucrative deal with Netflix in 2014, making the streaming service a natural home for the sequel. Still, Sandler waited to find the right story. As the star and co-writer of both films, he felt a responsibility to ensure the sequel honored the original’s legacy and wasn’t a disappointment.
Ultimately, the combination of creative considerations, tragic circumstances, and the timing of Sandler’s career all contributed to the long wait for Happy Gilmore 2.
Momentum finally picked up in September 2022 when Sandler said he wanted to make a sequel and had found the perfect idea. However, the pᴀssing of Carl Weathers in 2024, who played Chubbs Peterson in the original movie, required a significant rewrite of the script. Ultimately, the combination of creative considerations, tragic circumstances, and the timing of Sandler’s career all contributed to the long wait for Happy Gilmore 2.
