Happy Gilmore 2 Reunites Cast, Earns Mixed Reviews

'Happy Gilmore 2' debuted on Netflix nearly 30 years after the original, reuniting Adam Sandler with much of the original cast for a nostalgia-driven sequel. The story follows Happy Gilmore returning to golf to support his daughter's ballet ambitions after experiencing personal tragedy. The film features numerous celebrity and sports cameos and balances slapstick humor with moments of emotional depth. Critics are divided, with some praising Sandler's comedic timing and the sequel’s callbacks, while others criticize it for overusing nostalgia and recycled jokes. Audiences have responded more positively, reflected in a 73% Rotten Tomatoes audience score and enjoyment of classic characters. The sequel was produced after years of cast enthusiasm and careful direction, aiming to recapture the spirit of the 1996 comedy.