Carl Weathers’ Chubbs Peterson was also slated to return, until the actor died last year. So this film features the character’s son Slim Peterson (Lavell Crawford), who, like his father, sports a prosthetic hand that has an inconvenient propensity for falling off.

"Happy Gilmore 2" is officially streaming on Netflix, and the sequel comedy, 30 years in the making, is making waves online. Reportedly jam-packed with tons of cameos, the new comedy brings back Adam Sandler to one of his most iconic roles.

Nearly 30 years after the original dropped, Happy Gilmore 2 debuts on Netflix on Friday and the reviews are already pouring in for the sequel starring Adam Sandler, who reprises his 1996 role. Happy Gilmore was a classic,

It feels like "Happy Gilmore's" 30th high-school reunion. But it also testifies to the timelessness of Sandler's Jerry-Lewis-meets-punk-rock rage.

However, the critics score is shocking when compared to the original film, Happy Gilmore, which registered a 63% mark (36 fresh to 21 rotten). Safe to say, that left some people stunned. "How is Rotten Tomatoes critics score for Happy Gilmore 2 higher than the original?" Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy asked.

A Netflix sequel to Adam Sandler’s hit 1996 film briefly recaptures the warm silliness of the original, before devolving into a lazy fever dream of cameos.

"Happy Gilmore 2" is now available on Netflix. Here's what we liked (Scottie Scheffler), didn't like (the Golden Tee-like finish) and more.

Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2 surprises critics and fans with solid reviews, earning a higher Rotten Tomatoes score than the original. Here’s what you need to know.

Read what social media users are saying about 'Happy Gilmore 2', which was released this Friday, 29 years after its first instalment. Also, read why singer Taylor Swift gave this movie 13 out of 10 ratings.