In one of the most surprising turns, right after the release of the highly anticipated Happy Gilmore 2, the original Happy Gilmore seems to be departing Netflix. The first film is set to leave soon, showcasing a bizarre example of licensing issues in the streaming era.

Not for the first time in 2025, Netflix is launching a brand new game alongside a new Netflix Original project! Happy Gilmore 2 is one of the biggest movie projects of the year, and to celebrate, Netflix has launched a retro-PS1 style golf game that’s available now on the web and connected TVs.

The highly anticipated release of Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix on Friday, has brought a star-studded lineup of cameos, including Eminem, Paige Spiranac, Kelce.

Social media users on X, formerly Twitter, gushed over Sandler’s touching easter egg dedicated to the late Disney star. Reps for Sandler and Netflix didn’t immediately respond to HuffPost’s requests for comment.