The sequel to the 1996 comedy classic brings Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) back to the green, this time with an unexpected twist. Now retired from professional golf, Happy has transitioned into mentoring young players while running a struggling golf academy. His peaceful life is turned upside down when his stepson, Tommy (played by a rising comedic star), decides to enter a high-stakes New Year’s charity tournament to save the academy from bankruptcy.
Happy reluctantly agrees to coach Tommy, who is as clumsy as he is ambitious. Adding to the chaos, Happy’s old rival, Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), returns as the tournament’s co-host and competitor, using underhanded tactics to ensure Happy’s academy fails. Shooter’s antics include sabotaging Tommy’s training and publicly ridiculing Happy’s unorthodox coaching methods.
Trailer Breakdown
The teaser begins with Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) reminiscing on his career in golf, standing at his golf academy, now on the verge of closure. Shots of hilarious training sessions with his stepson Tommy (played by Dylan O’Brien) are juxtaposed with glimpses of Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), who announces a high-stakes New Year’s charity tournament. The teaser ends with Tommy attempting Happy’s iconic “running swing,” leaving fans nostalgic and excited for the chaos to come.
Plot Details
The story picks up decades after the original film. Happy has retired from professional golf and runs an academy to teach the next generation. However, financial troubles threaten to shut it down. Enter Tommy, Happy’s ambitious but clumsy stepson, who volunteers to enter Shooter McGavin’s televised charity tournament to save the academy.
Shooter, now a wealthy and scheming media mogul, sees the tournament as an opportunity to humiliate Happy one last time. With Happy reluctantly agreeing to train Tommy, the film dives into laugh-out-loud moments, emotional mentorship, and classic rivalries. The tournament’s final round on New Year’s Eve delivers a mix of hilarity, suspense, and a heartwarming victory that redeems both Tommy and Happy.
Cast and Crew
- Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore
- Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin
- Dylan O’Brien as Tommy
- Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit Gilmore
- Directed by Dennis Dugan
- Written by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy
Budget and Production
The film had a budget of approximately $60 million, with Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions leading the way. Filming took place in California and Florida, with state-of-the-art golf course recreations for nostalgic accuracy.
Release Date
Set to release on December 27, 2025, just before New Year’s celebrations.
Summary Story
Happy Gilmore returns in this heartfelt and hilarious sequel that combines mentorship, family, and redemption. With Tommy learning from Happy’s quirky wisdom, the film delivers a nostalgic yet fresh take on golf, rivalries, and never giving up.
