Director Kyle Newacheck has shared his initial reaction to the surprising plot development at the start of Happy Gilmore 2, which premiered on Netflix on July 25. Speaking to PEOPLE, Newacheck revealed he was unaware of the major storyline involving Julie Bowen’s character, Virginia Venit, until reading the completed screenplay.

Happy Gilmore 2 sees Adam Sandler return in a heartfelt, hilarious sequel packed with nostalgia and star-studded cameos. As Happy seeks redemption and helps his daughter pursue her dreams, the film delivers laughs,

As far as legacy comedy sequels go, Happy Gilmore 2 impressively has the comedic stuff to be worthy of its predecessor.

Happy Gilmore fans have expressed their disappointment after watching the highly anticipated release of the cult classic's sequel that dropped on Netflix this week

Adam Sandler was a Jersey regular when he filmed "Happy Gilmore 2" extensively in NJ. Here's what time the film drops, how to watch, cast, more.

On February 16, 1996, Universal Pictures introduced Happy Gilmore to audiences. The Adam Sandler starrer went on to gross $41 million and became a cable TV perennial enroute to its belated Netflix sequel in 2025. The Hollywood Reporter’s original review is below: