DVD collections

Shelved movie discs

DVD collections are personal libraries of movies or television series on disc, accumulated over time.

The format dominated home video from the late 1990s through the 2000s, and many people built extensive collections during that era.

As streaming services have risen, DVD collections have become somewhat nostalgic—prized by enthusiasts who value ownership, special features, or titles unavailable digitally: His DVD collection takes up an entire wall.

Related

special features · binge · home theater · cases · out of print · bargain bin · discs · spine · rental · blockbuster · commentary · widescreen · movie night · alphabetized · seasons · limited edition · complete series · deleted scenes

Categories
Opposites
media format/delivery method

DVD collectionsstreaming services

On-demand video delivery platforms

digital streaming · Netflix · digital libraries · video on demand · digital downloads

ownership model

DVD collectionssubscription services

Recurring payment for ongoing access

pay-per-view

technology era

DVD collectionsstreaming platforms

On-demand video services

cloud storage · digital content · cord-cutting · 4K streaming

Family

collection, collect, collected, collecting, collector, collectors, collective, collectively, collectible

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G