Meanwhile, Sandler and Bowen reacted to Bowen’s shocking “Happy Gilmore 2” death during an interview with Entertainment Weekly published shortly after the movie’s release. The “Modern Family” star suggested that her character needed to die to drive Happy and the events of the film.

“Happy Gilmore 2” has the official Taylor Swift stamp of approval. Swift shared a glowing review of the “Happy Gilmore” sequel to her Instagram story July 25. The “Cruel Summer” posted the movie's poster alongside a short message about the film, which included an appearance from her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

Spotify and Netflix are exploring the intersection of streaming, gaming, and pop culture with their respective promotional tie-ins for Happy Gilmore 2. To mark the occasion, Spotify has launched the Happy Gilmore 2 Tournament—a mini-golf game embedded directly within the Spotify app.

Netflix's "Happy Gilmore 2" trailer reveals a star-studded cast including Ben Stiller, Travis Kelce, Bad Bunny, and more. Cameos by Eminem, Post Malone, and Becky Lynch are also teased in the trailer.