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.

Adam Sandler returns in Happy Gilmore 2 and Jenna Ortega stars alongside Paul Rudd in the horror-comedy Death of a Unicorn — just two of the buzzy titles debuting the week of July 21.

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The release of “ Happy Gilmore 2 ,” the Netflix sequel to the 1996 comedy hit, is just days away. While Hollywood hot shots might be sweating audience awareness polls or gauging social media chatter, Tim Herlihy — who co-wrote both films with star Adam Sandler — has a more pressing concern: catching up with yard work at his quiet Connecticut home.

When asked about whether there had been discussions about making Happy Gilmore 3, director Kyle Newacheck wasn’t very enthusiastic. “I don’t know,” Newacheck told The Direct, when asked in an interview he had ideas for a third film.

After the success of the first film, fans have been desperate for the return of Adam Sandler's rough-around-the-edges golfer, Happy Gilmore - and now their wish has come true