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When Netflix Shut Down dvd.com, They Said They Would Give Away Millions of Discs to Customers. This Was My Experience
They never wanted to be in the DVD business.
Netflix first informed me that they were shutting down disc subscriptions on April 18, 2023. They tried to make it seem cute and fun. They referred to is as their final season:
“Dear Matthew,
For 25 years, it’s been our extraordinary privilege to mail movie nights to our members all across America. On September 29th, 2023, we will ship our final iconic red envelope.
While times have changed since our first shipment in March 1998, our goal has remained the same: to provide you with access to the broadest collection of movies and shows possible, delivered directly to your door, with no due dates or late fees.
As the DVD business continues to shrink, it’s going to become increasingly difficult to achieve that goal. In our final season, we’ll continue providing you the best service possible, all the way to the very last shipment.
You may have some questions, and we’ve tried to answer them in our Final Season FAQ — and if you want to share something with us, you can send feedback here.
We sincerely thank you for joining us on…
