Netflix is shutting down its DVD business this year. While we know the company for being an OTT giant, it started off its business in 1997 with the technologies and entertainment sources available back then. Like many big companies today, Netflix rose to an international level through humble beginnings and slow but steady growth. That is until their hit shows and the lockdown led to a major boost.

A Twitter post announced the streaming company shutting down its DVD business for good. The last of its DVDs will be shipped out on 29th September 2023. While the era of cassettes and DVDs is long gone, the company taking this big step towards it is certainly remarkable. It signifies the company’s transformation and commitment to modern forms of entertainment consumption. For many people now, renting and watching their favorite movies or shows is a trip to nostalgia, and not the primary source to watch them.

Considering the OTT giant’s hold on online streaming, most people were blissfully unaware of the fact that Netflix even rented DVDs. Likely because they gained fame for their streaming services. Through time, it has gone from giving out DVDs to creating its own big-budgeted movies and shows.

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Ironically, the news of it shutting the DVDs is what brought attention to that part of their business. It has left people in surprise, leading to some interesting comments.

Twitterati reacts in shock to the news of Netflix shutting down their DVD business

While a few are observing the end of Netflix’s DVD phase, most are reacting to the fact that they were still in this business.

Fans were shocked to know that DVDs still exist.

Then there were those who were shocked to hear that there are those who still use DVD’s.

Then again, there are a few people who pointed out how useful DVD’s can be.

Areas with bad internet, bad or old movies that won’t be on streaming services, and DVD collectors will all be affected by the shutdown. One fan even appreciated the company’s good service in this business. But maybe their increasing investment into the site and project production demand more finance and attention. While the company continues to enjoy 20+ years of success, staying up to date is what will keep them leading in the competition.

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Have you ever used Netflix’s DVD service? What are your thoughts on them shutting it down? Put your opinions in the comments.