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Blu-rays & DVDs Are Primed for their Vinyl Moment

“Old school” physical media surging in sales

In an era dominated by streaming services and digital downloads, the winds of change are blowing, and physical media is ready for a renaissance. Much like the vinyl revival that took the music industry by storm, Blu-rays and DVDs are finding a renewed appeal in a landscape that often feels overwhelming and fleeting.

Excerpts via Hollywood Reporter, FutureParty
With titles disappearing from streaming services at a rapid clip, it might be worth opening that DVD or Blu-ray distribution window one more time: Buy it now, before it leaves your subscriptions and doesn’t come back.

Blu-rays and DVDs are primed to have their vinyl moment — “old school” physical media surging in sales despite a predominantly digital landscape. Why? Film and TV have never seemed so fleeting as swaths of titles become memory-holed due to an endless sea of options and companies that are finding any way to save a buck. But, like vinyl, people want something both tangible and special… which could create an opening for someone to start the Criterion Collection of mainstream movies.

Key Themes:

  • Physical Media Resurgence: Blu-rays and DVDs are poised for a resurgence akin to the vinyl revival, gaining popularity in a predominantly digital landscape.
  • Year of Transition: The current landscape sees significant shifts, from the decline of disc-related businesses like Netflix’s disc-mailing service to major retailers like Best Buy planning to halt DVD and Blu-ray sales by the end of 2023.
  • Content Purge: Streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and Paramount+ are clearing their libraries, often to cut costs on residuals and fees, resulting in the removal of beloved titles.
  • Lost in the Digital Shuffle: The disappearance of older titles, especially those over 20 years old, is becoming a common issue on streaming platforms and digital rental services like Apple and Amazon.
  • Studios Deleting Movies: In an unexpected move, Warner Bros. Discovery has been discarding entire films before their release to secure tax write-offs, adding a layer of drama to the landscape.
  • Collector’s Mentality: Consumers are increasingly turning to physical media as a form of security against the volatility of disappearing digital content. The focus is on collector’s sets with premium features, ensuring a tangible and lasting connection to favorite titles.

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