Netflix has officially unveiled the first trailer forHappy Gilmore 2, which also comes with the news that theAdam Sandler-led legacy sequel will be released on July 25. For the first time in nearly 30 years, Sandler will return as the golfing hockey player who took the world by storm in 1996, and he’s not the only one back in the saddle for another ride.Ben Stillerwill also reprise his iconic role as Hal L. and he even makes an appearance in the newly-released teaser trailer, along with original starJulie Bowenas Virginia Venit. It also wouldn’t be aHappy Gilmoremovie without Shooter McGavin, and you can bet your gold jacket thatChristopher McDonaldis backto give Sandler a hard time inHappy Gilmore 2.
Tim Herlihywrote the originalHappy Gilmoremovie along with Adam Sandler, and the same writing duo penned the script for the sequel, butDennis Duganwas replaced byKyle Newacheckas director.Happy Gilmore 2has also recruited a lineup of real PGA stars for roles in the film, such asJohn Daly,Scottie Scheffler,Bryson DeChambeau, andRory McIlroy, all of whom can be seen in the first official teaser trailer. Other stars such asBad Bunny(Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) andTravis Kelcehave also been tapped to star alongside Sandler in the sequel. The originalHappy Gilmoreearned scores of 61% from critics and 85% from audiences onRotten Tomatoes, but it became a cult classic in the years following its release. Only time will tell if Sandler and the crew can deliver a sequel worthy of following its predecessor.
Will ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Be in Theaters?
Happy Gilmore 2will not be released in theaters and will instead premiere exclusively on Netflix this summer. This model has been a major point of conversation over the last few weeks, largely thanks to the premiere ofThe Electric State, which reportedly cost well over $300 millionto produce and will not have a chance to recuperate any earnings at the box office. Many feel that if Netflix is going to put the money into producing major blockbusters, it should at leastgive them a chance on the big screen. The budget forHappy Gilmore 2has yet to be confirmed, but fans would certainly show up to theaters to see such an anticipated legacy sequel if given the chance.
Happy Gilmore 2will be released on Netflix on July 25. Check out the official teaser trailer for the film above and watch the firstHappy GilmoreonTubi.
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