Director: Kyle Newacheck

Cast: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Ben Stiller

Happy Gilmore 2 is a 2025 American sports comedy film directed by Kyle Newacheck, reuniting Adam Sandler with the rowdy, hard-swinging persona that made the original a cult phenomenon. After nearly three decades, the sequel pulls an older, quieter Happy back onto the green — and the chaos follows.

What is Happy Gilmore 2 about?

Years have passed since Happy Gilmore hung up his oversized driver. Now retired and settled into a calm domestic life, financial pressure pushes him back toward the one world he thought he had left behind: professional golf. Reluctant at first, Happy rediscovers both the game and himself as he squares off against a new generation of rivals. Old grudges surface, family ties are tested, and Happy must prove whether his legendary power off the tee still matches the demands of the modern tour.

Cast & crew

Adam Sandler reprises the role he first played in 1996, bringing the same explosive energy to an older, wearier version of Happy. Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald return alongside franchise newcomers Benny Safdie, Ben Stiller, and Bad Bunny. Real-life golf legend John Daly also appears, and original director Dennis Dugan has a role in the film.

Context & significance

For the Iranian diaspora, Happy Gilmore has long been one of those American comedies that crossed language barriers through sheer physical comedy and underdog spirit — the kind of film that got passed around on CD and satellite among Iranian families abroad in the late 1990s. The sequel arrives with full Persian dubbing, meaning Persian-speaking viewers can enjoy every joke and exchange without missing a beat. Sports comedies in this mold — loud, chaotic, and ultimately warm-hearted — have always resonated with diaspora audiences who use shared laughs to stay connected across borders and generations.

Where & how to watch

Happy Gilmore 2 is available on K-Time with Persian DUB and Persian subtitles. Stream it on the web, your smart TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Subscribe and cancel anytime.