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Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2 is an upcoming sports comedy film directed by Kyle Newacheck and written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler. It serves as a sequel to the original 1996 film, Happy Gilmore. Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, and Ben Stiller reprise their roles. Benny Safdie and Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio are new additions to the cast.

2020: Ben Stiller reprises role from Hubie Halloween (2020)

In 2020, Ben Stiller appeared in Hubie Halloween.

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September 2022: Adam Sandler discusses Happy Gilmore sequel ideas

In September 2022, Adam Sandler mentioned his hopes to eventually create a sequel to Happy Gilmore. He stated he was formulating ideas for a follow-up film, envisioning the character participating in a senior golf tour.

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March 2024: Christopher McDonald reveals sequel development

In March 2024, Christopher McDonald revealed that a sequel to Happy Gilmore was actively in development. Sandler had shared a draft of the script with him for review.

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May 2024: Netflix greenlights Happy Gilmore 2

In May 2024, it was announced that Netflix had officially greenlit Happy Gilmore 2, taking over distribution from Universal Pictures, the distributor of the first film. Kyle Newacheck was announced as the director of the film, and Tim Herlihy was announced as co-writer of the screenplay with Adam Sandler.

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September 9, 2024: Principal photography begins

On September 9, 2024, principal photography for Happy Gilmore 2 commenced in New Jersey, coinciding with Adam Sandler's 58th birthday. A casting call occurred at a Morristown, New Jersey hotel. Filming took place at locations including a country club in Bedminster, a burger shop in Garfield, a golf center in Hackettstown, a nail salon in Maplewood, a beach in Middletown, a deli in Millburn, a French restaurant in Montclair, a cafe in Morristown, a public school in Newark, Seton Hall University in South Orange, Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, Verona Town Hall in Verona Township, and a Stop & Shop supermarket in Clifton.

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December 10, 2024: Filming wraps for Happy Gilmore 2

On December 10, 2024, filming for Happy Gilmore 2 was completed.

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July 25, 2025: Happy Gilmore 2 release date

Happy Gilmore 2 is scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, on Netflix.

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