Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 22, 2025 · Entertainment

Adam Sandler's Bittersweet Return: Happy Gilmore 2 Premiere Amid Heartbreaking Changes

Adam Sandler, 58, donned a comfortable summer ensemble as he walked the red carpet in New York City for the premiere of his new Netflix film, Happy Gilmore 2

SANDMAN SPILLS THE TEA ON HAPPY GILMORE 2

Adam Sandler, the king of comedy, gave us a sneak peek into his highly anticipated film Happy Gilmore 2 at its star-studded premiere in New York City on Monday! The 58-year-old funnyman brought his signature style to the red carpet, rocking a bold yellow Hawaiian shirt with purple-blue-green highlights, peach shorts, and blue-gray sneakers with white crew socks. But let's get real, folks – Adam was just getting started!

But Adam didn't let grief get the best of him – instead, he channeled his emotions into creating an unforgettable tribute to Carl Weathers. The new film features cameos from prominent celebrities across multiple fields, including NFL star Travis Kelce and former NFL standout Reggie Bush. Professional wrestling fans will go wild for appearances by Nikki Bella, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and Becky Lynch!

The Brooklyn, New York native reprises the titular role for the sequel, which comes nearly three decades after the original film arrived in theaters in February of 1996

The highly anticipated sequel brings back original cast members Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, and Ben Stiller, alongside newcomers Margaret Qualley, Eminem, Bad Bunny, Paige Spiranac, and Adam's daughter Sunny Sandler (playing his storyline daughter Vienna Gilmore). The film is directed by Kyle Newacheck and promises to be a laugh-out-loud comedy for the ages!

A LEGENDARY LEGACY

As we bid farewell to Carl Weathers, we remember his remarkable impact on the world of entertainment. Adam Sandler took to social media to pay tribute to the late actor, calling him "a great man, dad, actor, and athlete." He praised Weathers' infectious personality, saying he was "smart as hell," "loyal as hell," and "funny as hell."

Sandler said it was bittersweet to forge on in the project following the death of actor Carl Weathers portrayed the role of Derick 'Chubbs' Peterson in the original, in February 2024

Adam's words echoed those of his wife Jackie, who shared her own heartfelt message on social media. The couple had a deep affection for Carl, often spending quality time with him when their paths crossed.

A LEGACY LIVES ON

As we look ahead to the release of Happy Gilmore 2 on July 25, we're reminded that laughter is the best medicine – and Adam Sandler knows how to prescribe it. With his signature blend of humor and heart, he's created a film that will leave audiences in stitches while honoring the memory of Carl Weathers.

The Saturday Night Live alum  made his way to the proceedings with his spouse, Jackie, 50

Stay tuned for more updates from The Scholarly Note (thescholarlynote.com) as we dive deeper into the world of Happy Gilmore 2 and its star-studded cast!

The veteran funnyman reprises the title role of the hockey player-turned-golfer 29 years later

The Uncut Gems star shared a laugh with rapper Kid Cudi, who has a role in the movie

Kid Cudi was clad in a black leather jacket over a patterned shirt with denim shorts at the event

Margaret Qualley looked stylish in a black two-piece ensemble with heels as she walked the red carpet

Hollywood legend Goldie Hawn donned a blue print dress with her hair down as she walked the red carpet