- Happy Gilmore 2 arrived on Netflix on July 25, 2025; the film received mixed reactions.
- When asked if Happy Gilmore 3 would happen, the film's director revealed that it's too early to look forward to anything.
- Adam Sandler jokingly revealed on The Dan Patrick Show that, according to his wife's prediction, there might be a Happy Gilmore 3.
The golf comedy film Happy Gilmore took almost three decades to produce a sequel. Happy Gilmore 2 was released on July 25, 2025, on Netflix and got mixed reviews from the audience worldwide. While several critics noted that the film has a low chance of attracting newcomers, it definitely didn’t disappoint the cult following with its nostalgic elements. Since 1996, Happy Gilmore has been a fan-favorite film franchise, so it’s evident that no matter what, the Adam Sandler fans will always look forward to what the future holds for it. So, it’s unlikely that fans aren’t thinking about Happy Gilmore 3. So, is it really happening? Well, here’s the answer.
Is Happy Gilmore 3 Happening?
For the time being, the creators have made no official announcement regarding a third Happy Gilmore film. While speaking to The Direct, director Kyle Newacheck was asked about a potential third movie, and he stated that he had no clue about it at the time. ‘I wouldn’t be too forward. I would be too forward to even think about it right now. The first one took a 29-year gestation period before they figured out what the second one is. I feel like whatever I come up with right now is going to be, not it, homie.’
While the filmmaker didn’t hint at anything, Adam Sandler stunned the fandom by making a revelation, albeit jokingly, on The Dan Patrick Show. Initially, when Dan asked him about Happy Gilmore 3, Sandler said that it’s too early to think of that, and the two Happy Gilmore films took long enough, so he has no clue. However, during the same event, the celebrated Hollywood actor made a humorous statement: ‘My wife said to me recently — she thinks I’m going to live, because she’s good at predicting the future — she thinks I’m going to live to 112.‘ She gave me that, so there is time to do a Happy Gilmore 3.’
Happy Gilmore, an outsider, decides to play Golf to save his grandmother’s house from being seized in the 1996 film. The film featured several slapstick and original comedies that allowed Adam Sandler to showcase his comedic potential. In contrast, the sequel revolved around a loser, Happy Gilmore, who is a widower and an alocohol addict. He trains his daughter so that she can carry forward his legacy and live the dream that his wife had seen for him years ago.
While the old fans appreciated the film for its nostalgic elements, critics panned it for its over-reliance on unnecessary cameos and recycled jokes. It would be intriguing to see how the franchise alters the events to suit modern audiences and critics alike if a third film is made.
