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‘This Is How the World Ends’ Tops 1,000 VHS Pre-Orders

6/5/2026

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Robert dos Santos released the first straight-to-VHS feature in 20 years, “This Is How the World Ends”, which has topped 1,000 pre-order tapes, above expectations.
The sci-fi film, shot at AfrikaBurn, will debut on VCR Day June 7, 2026, with U.S. distribution by VHS Haven.
Dos Santos chose VHS to make viewers work for the film, stress its imperfect nature, and push back against AI content, while planning DVD and streaming releases.

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Robert dos Santos released the first straight-to-VHS feature in 20 years, “This Is How the World Ends”, which has topped 1,000 pre-order tapes, above expectations.
The sci-fi film, shot at AfrikaBurn, will debut on VCR Day June 7, 2026, with U.S. distribution by VHS Haven.
Dos Santos chose VHS to make viewers work for the film, stress its imperfect nature, and push back against AI content, while planning DVD and streaming releases.