Netflix Pulling Original ‘Happy Gilmore’ Just One Week After Sequel’s Release
Netflix Pulling Original ‘Happy Gilmore’ Just One Week After Sequel’s Release
Today, July 25, marks the highly anticipated release of “Happy Gilmore 2” on Netflix, nearly three decades after the original Adam Sandler classic. However, in a peculiar move, Netflix is set to remove the original “Happy Gilmore” from its platform just one week later, on August 1.
This licensing decision creates a narrow window for fans hoping to revisit the beloved golf comedy before diving into the sequel, forcing them to either watch quickly or seek out the film on other streaming services. Despite the original “Happy Gilmore” climbing to #3 on Netflix in anticipation of its sequel’s debut, it will soon only be available on platforms like Hulu or Peacock.
“Happy Gilmore 2” sees Adam Sandler return alongside core cast members such as Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, and Christopher McDonald, with Margaret Qualley joining the new ensemble. The sequel’s plot revolves around Happy Gilmore’s return to the golf course to achieve his child’s dream. The swift departure of the original film from Netflix so soon after the sequel’s launch has surprised many, highlighting the complexities of streaming content rights.
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