This film diverges from Sandler's usual comedic fare and comes with a caution that it can be, at times, unsettling to watch. Many fans argue that this performance should have earned the comic actor an Oscar.

Adam Sandler's highest rated film according to Rotten Tomatoes with 94% is 2022's Hustle. It's another one of his titles with a strong sports link and has him giving an earnest performance as oppose to digging for gags.

Ethan Anderton of SlashFilm says Happy Gilmore 2 takes a big swing but completely whiffs it by doing something unforgivable in the opening sequence from which it can never recover. The sequel is, per the critic, “a poor excuse for nostalgic comedy, and you'd have more fun getting a colonoscopy with a rake.” Anderton gives it a 2 out of 10, writing:

Adam Sandler returns as the golfer with anger issues in director Kyle Newacheck's sequel that is now streaming.

Adam Sandler fans should keep their clubs — er, remotes, out when they finish watching “Happy Gilmore 2” on Netflix, so they can easily switch over to play the streamer’s new tie-in video game, “Happy Gilmore: Golf Mayhem ’98 Demo.

Adam Sandler is set to reprise his iconic role as Happy Gilmore in a sequel premiering on Netflix, July 25th. The film follows Happy's return to golf to support his daughter's ballet dreams. Original cast members like Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald will return,

Bad Bunny is a pretty big fan of Adam Sandler’s — so much so, in fact, that he actually cried when they met. Sandler himself didn’t know that though, so when the rapper admitted it during their appearance on “Late Night” Tuesday, the comedian was shocked.

With a long-awaited sequel just around the corner, one of Adam Sandler’s best movies is now gaining more and more popularity on streaming.