Netflix’s DVD subscription service, which began in 1998, is coming to an end. The DVD distribution plant in Anaheim, once processing 1.2 million DVDs a week, now has just six employees left. The DVD business played a crucial role in transforming the entire entertainment industry, leading to the decline of competitors like Blockbuster. With the rise of streaming, DVDs have become obsolete, but loyal customers still value the DVD library’s depth and diversity. Netflix is allowing customers to hold on to their final rentals to ease the transition. While some employees are sad, others feel empowered to pursue new opportunities.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/23/business/media/netflix-dvds.html