Sandler movies are known for their cameos, which date back to the 1990s, and Happy Gilmore 2 feels like a blend of some of those earlier movies, as well as the original Happy Gilmore movie, but on steroids. It features stars from yesteryear and today in minor roles.

Let us guess: in Happy Gilmore 3, Adam Sandler will kick a guy in the nuts. In the meantime, he’s doing that – and somehow less – in Happy Gilmore 2.

Long-time Sandler collaborator Steve Buscemi makes an early cameo in "Happy Gilmore 2." After Happy loses his grandma's house for a second time following Virginia's death, he and his daughter are forced to move to a seedier side of town. Buscemi plays their new oddball neighbor.

Happy Gilmore 2 is a sequel that came out nearly 30 years after the 1996 Happy Gilmore. The sports comedy film was released on Netflix on July 25, 2025.

What happens to Virginia Venit in Happy Gilmore 2? Julie Bowen's character, Happy's wife, is killed off and fans aren't happy. Happy kills her by hitting her in the head.

Nearly three decades after the cult classic first hit screens in 1996, Adam Sandler is back with 'Happy Gilmore 2', and the sequel is already making waves

Brooks Koepka, Nelly Korda, Nancy Lopez, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa and Jack Nicklaus will also have cameos. Corey Pavin, Xander Schauffele, Paige Spiranac, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Lee Trevino and Will Zalatoris are also set to be in the movie.

Read what social media users are saying about 'Happy Gilmore 2', which was released this Friday, 29 years after its first instalment. Also, read why singer Taylor Swift gave this movie 13 out of 10 ratings.

"Happy Gilmore 2" tees off 29 years later with sports stars, big cameos and a mission to honor the cult classic's legacy.