Becky Lynch, the WWE wrestler, had an eventful summer after filming and will appear in a role in the new Happy Gilmore 2 movie, a sequel to the 1996 film Happy Gilmore.

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 is an incredibly fun addition to Adam Sandler’s catalog, and the film has a surprisingly powerful message about family and sacrifice.

Happy Gilmore 2 features some of golf's biggest names, including influencer Paige Spiranac. What to know about the social media sensation.

Happy Gilmore 2 is the funniest movie of the year so far by default, if only because no other movies really try to go for laugh-a-minute comedy like this any longer. The new Naked Gun movie will surely challenge it, but why can't the audiences of today get their own Happy Gilmores and Frank Drebins to cherish anew?

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

Netflix announced in May 2024 that Adam Sandler would reprise his role as Happy Gilmore in the sequel to the 1996 golf comedy. Here's how to watch it.