I gotta tell you, as someone whose favorite Adam Sandler movie is Uncut Gems, I did not expect to enjoy Happy Gilmore 2 as much as I did. While watching the sequel, in which he reprises the title role of an unlikely golfing champ, with my Netflix subscription, there was rarely a time I was not laughing.

"Happy Gilmore 2" features dozens of cameos, including Travis Kelce. (Scott Yamano/Netflix © 2025. Among the 72 counted cameos is Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end and boyfriend of Taylor Swift.

Playing the comedy straight or not being afraid to get silly is what the "King of Latin Trap" then brings over to Happy Gilmore 2, while also expanding on the acting roles he has been taking on. Singers making the jump in their careers from music to acting isn't anything new.

Happy Gilmore 2 includes plenty of new characters, but there are just as many returning faces and hidden references to the first movie.

After years away from the golf course, Adam Sandler returns as a washed-up champion in 'Happy Gilmore 2', navigating the challenges of family and redemption while trying to reclaim his former glory.