Happy Gilmore 2 leaves fans in 'hysterics' with surprise cameo as sequel packed with guest stars

Netflix viewers have hailed a surprise cameo in Happy Gilmore 2 as 'perfect', leaving them in stitches over the comedy sequel.

After nearly three decades of anticipation, the Adam Sandler golf comedy was finally released on the streaming platform this Friday (25th July).

Despite boasting an extensive filmography, legendary comedian Sandler has only made sequels to three of his films before Happy Gilmore 2.

Grown Ups marked the first time he reprised a character, followed by Hotel Transylvania and Murder Mystery.

Fans were convinced they would never see the day when he'd revisit the rough-around-the-edges golfer with a heart of gold, reports the Manchester Evening News.

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The original Happy Gilmore saw him abandon his dream of becoming a hockey player after realising his anger turned him into an unconventional golfing sensation.

Released in 1996, and starring Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller and the late Carl Weathers, the film became a staple at teenage sleepovers upon its VHS release.

In an era where nostalgia is king, Happy Gilmore 2 sees its eponymous character return to the sport he hasn't played since defeating Shooter McGavin in the original.

This time around, Happy is determined to win enough money to afford his daughter's pricey ballet lessons, with Sandler's real-life daughter Sunny Sandler portraying the teenager.

While fans initially just wanted to catch up with Happy, it's the celebrity cameos that have become the hot topic on social media.

Golfing legends John Daly, Paige Spiranac, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris all make appearances as themselves in the film.

The film also features cameos from Benny Safdie of Oppenheimer fame, Spanish musician Bad Bunny, and professional wrestlers MJF and Becky Lynch. NFL star Travis Kelce also appears, along with comedic stars Jon Lovitz, Rob Schneider and Steve Buscemi.

There are also appearances from podcasters Bobby Lee and Sean Evans, plus musician Post Malone.

However, the biggest surprise comes in the form of a cameo from none other than rap icon Eminem, who previously shared screen space with Sandler in 2009's Funny People.

In a departure from his usual self-portrayals, Marshall Mathers plays a heckler who tries to throw Happy off his game by calling him a 'jack**'.

Things don't end well for Eminem, who sports a dark wig and bucket hat, as he ultimately gets thrown into a river with an alligator.

Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their reactions to the unexpected moment.

@FrostyzWRLD tweeted: "Eminem in Happy Gilmore 2 also yeah the internet's going to have a field day with this one."

@SonaShady8 chimed in: "#Eminem as always was hilarious, Go and watch."

@TrevorDame remarked: "MJF throws Eminem in a pond in Happy Gilmore 2. That's a weird sentence."

@LevertonCameron posted: "Eminem's cameo is the best part of #HappyGilmore2."

Twitter user @alsopeterbrown expressed: "I am so very pleased to report that #HappyGilmore2 doesn't suck and is genuinely funny with a lot of heart. It's not on par with the original but only being a few strokes behind after three decades away is honestly a gigantic win for modern feature length comedies."

Meanwhile, @carmic38304 declared: "HAPPY GILMORE 2, IS HILARIOUSLY GOOD!"

Happy Gilmore 2 is available to stream on Netflix.