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Young Consumers Fuel DVD Resurgence Amid Streaming Concerns

2/23/2026

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Story summary

Physical media, especially DVDs, is resurging among younger U.S. consumers.
Local stores like Vidiots and Cinefile report higher rentals and sales, with Vidiots recording January 2026 records.
Young customers value owning physical copies as reassurance against streaming unreliability.
Criterion's president notes rising interest in physical formats and 4K UHD Blu-rays sales.

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Story summary

Physical media, especially DVDs, is resurging among younger U.S. consumers.
Local stores like Vidiots and Cinefile report higher rentals and sales, with Vidiots recording January 2026 records.
Young customers value owning physical copies as reassurance against streaming unreliability.
Criterion's president notes rising interest in physical formats and 4K UHD Blu-rays sales.