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Shooter’s Still Got It: Subway Teams Up with Netflix for Hilarious ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Promo
Shooter McGavin crashes a Subway ad and the internet can’t get enough. Here’s how this viral spot tees up the much-anticipated Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix.
Last Updated on July 24, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Shooter McGavin is back—and he’s hungry for more than just a win. In a surprise (and wildly funny) new commercial for Subway, Christopher McDonald reprises his iconic role as Happy Gilmore villain Shooter McGavin to promote the sandwich chain’s new “Happy Gilmore Meal.” The ad is part of a larger marketing campaign ahead of Happy Gilmore 2, set to debut exclusively on Netflix on July 25, 2025.
🍽️ The Subway x Happy Gilmore Collab
Available now at participating Subway locations across the U.S. and Canada, the Happy Gilmore Meal brings a dose of golf nostalgia to your lunch order. For just $1 more, fans can upgrade any combo to receive special Happy Gilmore-themed packaging and one of four collectible cups featuring characters from the franchise: Happy Gilmore, Shooter McGavin, Hal L., and new character Oscar. The artwork, created by illustrator Mickey Duzyj, captures the chaotic charm of the cult classic.
But that’s not all. Scan the QR code on the packaging and you’ll unlock “The Happy Place,” a digital fan hub filled with movie clips, mini-games, merch giveaways, and sweepstakes. Subway MVP members even get bonus entries for prizes ranging from golf gear and cash to a dream golf getaway.
🎬 Teeing Up Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix
The Happy Gilmore sequel drops July 25 on Netflix and features the return of Adam Sandler in the title role, alongside Christopher McDonald (Shooter), Julie Bowen, and Ben Stiller reprising his role as Hal L. The cast expands in hilarious and surprising ways with Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, Kid Cudi, and even Eminem joining the roster. Real-life golf pros including Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, and Scottie Scheffler are also making cameos.
🏌️♂️ Shooter Steals the Spotlight
In the commercial, McDonald’s Shooter faces off against none other than Bryson DeChambeau, who tries to snag the last collectible cup. What follows is a perfectly over-the-top exchange that blends golf bravado with fast-food obsession. It’s a comedic callback that reminds fans why Shooter McGavin remains one of the greatest sports movie villains of all time.
In interviews, McDonald teased that Shooter is “back with a vengeance” in the new film—and hinted at “character surprises” fans won’t see coming. He even praised Travis Kelce as a “surprisingly good actor” with serious comedic chops.
🛍️ Merch Mania: Callaway Gets in on the Action
To further mark the release, Callaway Golf is offering limited-edition Happy Gilmore 2 merchandise. The highlight? A real-life Odyssey Hockey Stick Putter retailing at $499.99. Also dropping: Happy Gilmore 2 golf balls with classic quotes like “Just tap it in” and “It’s all in the hips.”
Both will be available for purchase starting July 11 (balls) and July 25 (putter), just in time for the movie’s premiere.
🎯 Why It Works
This campaign is a masterclass in multi-platform nostalgia marketing. By merging film, fast food, and sports culture, Netflix and Subway have cooked up a perfect promotional storm. It’s not just a throwback—it’s a cultural moment that bridges generations of fans.
Whether you’re a longtime Happy Gilmore lover or just here for the Bryson and Kelce cameos, one thing is clear: this summer, the price is wrong for anyone sleeping on this sequel.
Ready to get your Happy Meal… the golf way?
Catch Happy Gilmore 2 streaming July 25 on Netflix. Grab your Happy Gilmore Meal at Subway while supplies last—and don’t forget to keep your eye on the cup. Shooter might be lurking.
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Jay Mohr’s long-running podcast is expanding to FAST television through an exclusive LG Channels launch in the U.S. and Canada.
Cineverse has announced the launch of Mohr Stories, a new free ad-supported streaming television channel built around comedian Jay Mohr’s long-running podcast. Unveiled during LG Electronics and LG Ad Solutions’ 2026 IAB NewFronts presentation, the channel will be available exclusively through LG Channels on LG TVs in the United States and Canada.
The new channel will feature weekly episodes alongside more than 100 hours of library content, giving the show a larger footprint in the growing FAST market. Hosted by Mohr, the series includes conversations with guests from comedy, film, sports, music, and television, including Ron Funches, Jay Leno, Joe Mantegna, Patton Oswalt, Kevin Pollak, Andy Richter, George Wallace, Flavor Flav, Michael Eric Dyson, Seth Rollins, Gene Simmons, Billy Gibbons, Byron Scott, and Jeanie Buss.
The launch is notable not only because of the talent involved, but because it reflects a broader shift in how podcast brands are being distributed. What once lived primarily as an audio product is now being packaged as a 24/7 streaming destination, built for connected TV audiences and ad-supported discovery.
Cineverse said Mohr Stories will continue to be available as a podcast through the WITZ Podcast Network, a partnership between Cineverse and The Stand Group. The company also pointed to strong audience momentum after the show expanded into video, saying consumption hours on Spotify rose 50% month over month and downloads increased 34% quarter over quarter.
That growth aligns with wider audience behavior. In the U.S., more than 150 million people listen to podcasts every month, and an increasing share of those consumers are also watching podcast content on video platforms. As those habits continue to evolve, media companies are looking for ways to extend proven shows beyond their original format.
For LG Channels, the addition of Mohr Stories strengthens a FAST lineup built around free, accessible programming across a wide range of genres. For Cineverse, it underscores a strategy centered on expanding the reach and value of entertainment properties across multiple platforms.
The result is more than a new celebrity-led channel. It is another example of how streaming, podcasting, and digital video are converging into a more flexible content ecosystem—one where recognizable brands can move fluidly from audio feeds to connected television.
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Cineverse Partners With VA Media to Expand YouTube Monetization Strategy
Cineverse has announced a strategic partnership with VA Media to accelerate growth and digital monetization across its expanding portfolio of fandom-focused YouTube channels.
The agreement will bring a YouTube-first strategy to Cineverse’s channel network, including longform and shortform content planning, channel optimization, financial modeling, and broader monetization support. The partnership will begin with Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, which Cineverse identified as its top revenue-generating YouTube channel.
Cineverse said its owned or operated YouTube channels currently account for more than 10 million subscribers and over 200 million video views. The company’s digital portfolio spans genres including horror, anime, romance, indie film, Asian cinema, and other fandom-driven categories.
VA Media, which specializes in YouTube strategy and social video monetization, will work with Cineverse to improve discoverability, strengthen channel performance, and unlock new revenue opportunities across YouTube and adjacent platforms.
The partnership reflects the growing role of YouTube as a core distribution and monetization channel for premium entertainment content.
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McDonald’s is blending fast food, fandom and Korean-inspired flavors in a new collaboration with Netflix tied to the hit film KPop Demon Hunters. Beginning March 31, the chain will roll out two limited-time adult meals inspired by the movie’s rival groups, HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys, along with collectible photocards and app-based fan experiences. The promotion will be available at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide.
McDonald’s KPop Demon Hunters meals
The campaign introduces two themed meals built around the film’s central rivalry. The Saja Boys Breakfast Meal includes a Spicy Saja McMuffin, hash browns and a small soft drink, while the HUNTR/X Meal features a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium soft drink, Ramyeon McShaker Fries, Hunter Sauce and Demon Sauce. McDonald’s said the menu was inspired in part by flavors from its South Korea restaurants, aiming to connect fans to the movie through food as well as pop culture.
The promotion also includes collectible card packs with each meal. Customers will receive a photocard featuring either HUNTR/X or the Saja Boys, plus a Derpy access card that can be scanned and entered in the McDonald’s app by April 26 to unlock early access to exclusive content and a special reveal tied to the “Battle for the Fans.” A new Derpy McFlurry, made with vanilla soft serve, berry popping pearls and wild berry sauce, will also be sold separately during the promotion.
McDonald’s and Netflix both described the collaboration as a way to bring fans deeper into the world of KPop Demon Hunters through menu items and interactive experiences. For STM Daily News readers in the food and drink section, the release highlights how major brands are increasingly turning entertainment partnerships into immersive dining promotions that combine limited-time flavors, collectible merchandise and digital engagement.
