It was a simpler time back then. We grew up watching Adam Sandler as he blew up with his antics on a short but memorable stint on Saturday Night Live. His comedy albums (They're All Gonna Laugh At You!; What The Hell Happened To Me?; et al) gave rise to tracks like "The Longest Pee" and "Ode to My Car" were passed around in mp3 formats by tittering teens (me included!). Sandler soon graced the big screens with The Waterboy and Billy Madison, giving a visual form to the "man-child" humour that he was known for. His films follow a formula of a child-like protagonist trying to operate in an adult world on his own terms and succeeding, and in some way, is exemplary of Sandler's own career with Punch-Drunk Love being his first showcase in a drama playing—you guess it—a man-child.

That said, the wheel eventually turns and we return to what Sandler began, with a sequel to one of his cult comedy classics: Happy Gilmore.

Reprising his role as Happy, the short-tempered hockey player-turned-golfer, in Happy Gilmore 2, we’ll see him navigate the trials of golf stardom, legacy building, and perhaps even a few existential musings—well, as much as Happy can muster.

The teaser trailer dropped just before Christmas, giving fans a first glimpse of what’s to come. Joining Sandler is an ensemble cast as eclectic as it is unexpected. NFL star Travis Kelce makes his acting debut, bringing a touch of sports authenticity and his signature charisma. Music sensation Bad Bunny steps off the stage and onto the green, adding intrigue to a character yet to be fully revealed. Meanwhile, Margaret Qualley brings her dramatic prowess to the mix, balancing the chaos with some heartfelt moments.

Returning fan favourites Christopher McDonald as the ever-scheming and shit-eater-for-breakfast, Shooter McGavin and Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit promise a healthy dose of nostalgia. We won't see Carl Weathers, Bob Barker or Richard Kiel (the actors died 2024, 2023 and 2014, respectively) but, at least, we get to see Rob Schneider in something.

While the release date hasn’t been pinned down, Netflix plans to unveil Happy Gilmore 2 in 2025, giving us plenty of time to rewatch the original and speculate whether 29 years later, a sequel is still able to retain its magic.