{"id":20630,"date":"2025-07-25T08:01:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/20630\/"},"modified":"2025-07-25T08:01:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:01:09","slug":"release-date-time-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/20630\/","title":{"rendered":"Release date &#038; time in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hold onto your golf clubs, folks, because Happy Gilmore is coming home! And by that, we mean its release date is finally upon us. <\/p>\n<p>Nearly three decades since the original film became a cult classic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.com.au\/entertainment\/celebrity\/adam-sandler-wife-kids\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Sandler<\/a> is returning to the green for Happy Gilmore 2 thanks to Netflix. The film follows a long-retired Happy Gilmore as he returns to the world of professional golf in an attempt to raise money for his family. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what we know about the sequel\u2014from celebrity cameos to the exact time of its release. <\/p>\n<p>Happy Gilmore 2 release date, Australia:<\/p>\n<p>In Australia, Happy Gilmore 2 will arrive on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81696722\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Netflix<\/a> on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 5pm AEST.<\/p>\n<p>Who is cast in Happy Gilmore 2?<\/p>\n<p>Of course, Adam Sandler will be reprising his role as Happy Gilmore, the hockey player-turned-golfing sensation with a swing that defies physics and an anger management issue to deal with. Joining him are Happy Gilmore original cast members Christopher McDonald\u2014who played the original film\u2019s villain, Shooter McGavin\u2014and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.com.au\/entertainment\/julie-bowen-files-for-divorce-from-husband-scott-phillips\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Julie Bowen<\/a>, the Modern Family star who played Happy\u2019s girlfriend, Virginia. Severence director Ben Stiller is also reprising his role as nursing home worker, Hal. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/adam-sandler-happy-gilmore.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Gilmore&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-1258066\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The main cast will also see musician <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.com.au\/entertainment\/music\/bad-bunny-australia-tour\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bad Bunny<\/a> in his breakout role as Gilmore\u2019s new and haphazard caddy. Meanwhile, the co-creator of Sandler\u2019s hit film Uncut Gems, Benny Safdie, will also reportedly have a \u201cjuicy\u201d role in the film. The trailer also reveals SNL star and comedian Marcello Hernandez.<\/p>\n<p>One of Adam Sandler\u2019s real-life daughters, Sunny Sandler, will also take the role of Vienna Gilmore\u2014presumably Happy and Virginia\u2019s daughter. It seems the happy couple from the original film had a whole brood of children, with wrestler Jacob Friedman\u2014who plays one of their sons\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMaYfXqOTUL\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">posting a photo<\/a> to Instagram with Adam Sandler and three other actors, captioned, \u201cMeet the Gilmore boys\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the returning stars, Happy Gilmore 2 has welcomed a number of guest spots from recognisable names and faces\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Happy Gilmore 2 cameos, explained:<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to Netflix\u2019s first teaser, we now know that the rumours of NFL superstar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.com.au\/entertainment\/celebrity\/travis-kelce-taylor-swift-relationship\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Travis Kelce<\/a> making a cameo in the film are 100% true, with the Kansas City Chiefs player seemingly welcoming Happy Gilmore back to the golfing range. But Taylor Swift\u2019s beau is not the only celeb on the roster of Happy Gilmore 2 guest stars. There are also cameos from:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.com.au\/entertainment\/margaret-qualley-the-substance-interview\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maragaret Qualley<\/a> (The Substance)<\/p>\n<p>Eminem (8 Mile)<\/p>\n<p>Eric Andr\u00e9 (The Righteous Gemstones) <\/p>\n<p>Jacob Friedman (the professional wrestler plays one of Happy Gilmore\u2019s sons)<\/p>\n<p>Boban Marjanovic (NBA player)<\/p>\n<p>Travis Kelce (NFL player)<\/p>\n<p>Verne Lundquist (a legendary real-life sports commentator who also plays a commentator in the film)<\/p>\n<p>While the nature of the cameos weren\u2019t all disclosed before the film\u2019s release, we\u2019ll soon find out whether these stars are playing themselves or characters in the Happy Gilmore universe.  <\/p>\n<p>Similar to the original, there are also a number of professional golfers appearing in Happy Gilmore 2.<\/p>\n<p>All the golfers in Happy Gilmore 2:<\/p>\n<p>Lee Trevino (Lee was in the original Happy Gilmore)<\/p>\n<p>Rory McIlroy<\/p>\n<p>Bryson DeChambeau<\/p>\n<p>Scottie Scheffler<\/p>\n<p>Will Zalatoris<\/p>\n<p>Justin Thomas<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Speith<\/p>\n<p>Brooks Koepka<\/p>\n<p>Rickie Fowler<\/p>\n<p>Keegan Bradley<\/p>\n<p>John Daly<\/p>\n<p>Collin Morikawa<\/p>\n<p>Xander Schauffele<\/p>\n<p>Brooks Koepka<\/p>\n<p>Rickie Fowler<\/p>\n<p>Keegan Bradley<\/p>\n<p>Jack Nicklaus<\/p>\n<p>Corey Pavin<\/p>\n<p>While there\u2019s no official word on a Subway sponsorship for the sequel, it wouldn\u2019t be a stretch given the brand\u2019s history with Adam. After all, who could forget the classic scene in the original Happy Gilmore where Adam\u2019s character endorses the sandwich chain with his signature charm? Whether Subway will make a return appearance remains to be seen, but fans are definitely hoping for a fresh spin on the beloved gag.<\/p>\n<p>Where to watch Happy Gilmore in Australia:<\/p>\n<p>You can watch both Happy Gilmore and Happy Gilmore 2 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81696722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Netflix<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Watch the Happy Gilmore 2 trailer:<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.com.au\/author\/madison-scott\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2021-04-06-17-37-48489.jpg\" class=\"avatar avatar-128 photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"Profile picture of Madison Scott\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFormer Digital Editor<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.com.au\/author\/madison-scott\/\" class=\"c-block-author__name\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMadison Scott\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tFormer Digital Editor\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-block-author__bio\">Madison Scott is the former Digital Editor for WHO Magazine, writing Entertainment and Lifestyle content while also curating the publication&#8217;s social media accounts.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nWith a Bachelor of Arts at Macquarie University (English Literature\/Public Relations &amp; Social Media), Madi enjoys telling people in great detail about all the books she reads, staying up-to-date on celebrity nonsense and obsessing over the latest niche TikTok trends.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nIf she\u2019s not scrolling aimlessly on Pinterest, she\u2019s probably fine-tuning her endlessly long fashion wish list, daydreaming about her next travel destination or re-watching a Nora Ephron classic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign up for our newsletter<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-darker-color has-text-color has-t-body-md-font-size\">Want 15% off at Adore Beauty? 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