Everyone'sfavorite golfer is backafter almost three decades, and he's ready to swing again. "Happy Gilmore isn't done with golf — not by a long shot," the film's synopsis says. "Adam Sandler's short-fused legend swings for a comeback to make his kid's dream come true." Netflix firstannounced in May 2024that Sandler, 58, would reprise his role as Happy Gilmore, a hot-tempered hockey player-turned-golfer, in the sequel to the beloved 1996 golf comedy "Happy Gilmore." The film is afavorite among Sandler's fansandfound a cult followingin the golf community. In the sequel, co-written by Sandler, Happy has left golf behind after a tragic accident years ago. When he needs to raise $300,000 to send his daughter, Vienna (Sunny Sandler), to a prestigious ballet school in Paris, Happy hits the links again, where he runs into old pal Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald). Happy also has to save traditional golf when an energy drink mogul (Benny Safdie) tries to popularize a more extreme version of the sport. In the original film, Sandler plays a professional hockey player named Happy Gilmore who develops a passion for golf. Happy decides to join a golf tournament and win enough money to buy his grandmother's (Frances Bay) home before she loses it. During the tournament, Happy faces off against arrogant golfer Shooter McGavin, who is threatened by him. "With his powerful driving skills and foulmouthed attitude, Happy becomes an unlikely golf hero -- much to the chagrin of the well-mannered golf professionals," the film's synopsis reads. Here's what to know about "Happy Gilmore 2," including the release date, cast and trailer. Join our Watch Party!Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox "Happy Gilmore 2" releases on Friday, July 25 at 3 a.m. ET/midnight PT on Netflix. Need a break?Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "Happy Gilmore 2" will be available to stream on Netflix at 3 a.m. ET/midnight PT on Friday, July 25. Returning cast members for "Happy Gilmore 2," as per Netflix, include: Adam Sandleras Happy Gilmore Julie Bowenas Virginia Venit Ben Stilleras Hal Christopher McDonaldas Shooter McGavin Philip Schneideras Bobby Maxwell Friedmanas Gordie Ethan Cutkoskyas Wayne Conor Sherryas Terry John Dalyas John Daly New cast members include: Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny) Sadie Sandler Sunny Sandler Blake Clark Margaret Qualley Here's a list of all the celebrities spotted in the "Happy Gilmore 2" trailer: Jackie Sandler Eric André Martin Herlihy Tim Herlihy Nelly Korda Nancy Lopez Verne Lundquist Jack Giarraputo Kevin Nealon Benny Safdie John Farley Kym Whitley Lavell Crawford Ken Jennings Cam'ron Eminem Post Malone Marcello Hernandez Dan Patrick Oliver Hudson Reggie Bush Becky Lynch Nikki Garcia Jack Nicklaus Travis Kelce Ken Jennings Stephen A. Smith Eminem Post Malone Becky Lynch Netflix released the trailer for "Happy Gilmore 2" on May 31. Contributing: Anthony Robledo, Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:'Happy Gilmore 2': Release date, cast, how to watch