Happy Gilmore Movies: Release Order
The Happy Gilmore series follows the unconventional golf career of Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler), a failed hockey player whose powerful slap-shot swing translates into massive drives on the golf course. The original film became a cultural touchstone, blending slapstick comedy with genuine heart as Happy battles his nemesis Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) while learning to control his legendary temper.
Nearly 30 years later, the sequel finds an older Happy returning to professional golf to raise money for his daughter's ballet school tuition. Happy Gilmore 2 reunites Sandler with McDonald and Julie Bowen while featuring an impressive roster of real PGA Tour stars including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and John Daly, plus celebrity cameos from Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, and Eminem.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Happy Gilmore
A failed hockey player discovers he has a talent for golf and enters the PGA tour to win prize money and save his grandmother's house. His unconventional style and antics clash with the sport's traditional culture and earn him a rivalry with veteran golfer Shooter McGavin.
Happy Gilmore 2
After retiring from professional golf, Happy Gilmore comes out of retirement to earn money for his daughter's ballet classes.
Other Film Series
In the Line of Duty
A landmark Hong Kong action franchise featuring female police officers in intense martial arts and stunt-heavy adventures.
Night at the Museum
A family adventure trilogy following night security guard Larry Daley as he discovers that museum exhibits come to life after dark, leading to magical adventures with historical figures and ancient artifacts.
Re-Animator
A cult horror-comedy trilogy following mad scientist Herbert West's experiments in reanimating the dead, based on H.P. Lovecraft's story.
The Hangover
A group of friends known as the Wolf Pack navigate increasingly outrageous misadventures stemming from wild nights they can't remember.
The Muppets
Beloved puppet characters created by Jim Henson embark on various adventures, from Hollywood dreams to classic literary adaptations.
Zombieland
A mismatched group of survivors navigates a zombie apocalypse with humor, heart, and creative zombie-killing rules.