Hacks Creators Seek DVD Box Set as Hollywood Mergers Threaten Streaming Access

The creators of HBO Max’s comedy-drama *Hacks*—Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky—told *Deadline* they are pursuing a full-season DVD box set to follow the series’ final episode on May 28, 2026. The set would contain deleted scenes and other extras.

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The push comes amid industry consolidation, notably the pending Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, which critics say can cause titles to disappear from streaming libraries. The creators argue that physical media protects content from algorithmic removal, licensing changes, and potential censorship, ensuring long-term fan access. Since its 2021 debut, *Hacks* has earned strong critical praise and multiple awards, heightening concerns that its cultural impact could be lost without a durable format.

‘Hacks’ Creators Say They Want a DVD Release to Make Sure the Show ‘Stays in Existence’”

Aniello, Downs, and Statsky stressed that the DVD effort is motivated by preservation, not profit, and highlighted the uncertainty of licensing under corporate consolidations. Industry observers note that the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger has faced opposition from many Hollywood stakeholders concerned about reduced competition and tighter control over distribution. The creators also asked fans to purchase the DVD, stressing that they are not seeking personal profit.

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No distributor has confirmed the box set, leaving its timeline, pricing, and exact content undefined.

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• “It’s such an important time for people to invest in physical media because you’re right, things are coming down all the time and it’s like, ‘Oh, I love that movie, I want to see it.’ You just can’t, babe, it doesn’t exist.” — Lucia Aniello, Co-creator

‘Hacks’ Creators Say They Want a DVD Release to Make Sure the Show ‘Stays in Existence’”

• “That does really put so much power of the distribution of art in the hands of algorithms and people’s whims and certain executives not liking somebody’s brother, so they take down their movie or show or whatever. It is really scary, the idea of censorship, especially as more and more companies are bought up by other companies.” — Lucia Aniello, Co-creator

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• “And so, we’re really hoping to make a Hacks DVD box set, for one. We’re trying to make that happen. That’s an exclusive. Please go buy it, not because we make any money off of it. We just want to make sure the show stays in existence for as long as DVD players exist.” — Lucia Aniello, Co-creator

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• “And so, we’re really hoping to make a Hacks DVD box set, for one. We’re trying to make that happen. That’s an exclusive. Please go buy it, not because we make any money off of it. We just want to make sure the show stays in existence for as long as DVD players exist.” — Lucia Aniello, Co-creator

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• “But yes, as we’re talking about all these things, it has become only bleaker,” — Lucia Aniello, Co-creator

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The series ends on May 28, 2026; the creators will continue urging fans to support a DVD release, which will depend on distributor negotiations and community demand.

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