Netflixhas recently shipped its final DVD and as a reminder of what started 25 years ago, the streaming platform has listed an iconic red envelope-themed sleeping bag on its official store. For those who don’t know, in contrast to what the streaming giant has become today, Netflix originally started as a video-rental company where people could order their favorite movies through the mail. The movies were shipped to the customerson a DVD, in signature Netflix-themed red envelopes.
To pay tribute to the era, the red-enveloped themed sleeping bag can now be purchased on Netflix shop. And instead of housing the DVD, the red envelope will now be a comfortable bed for cinephiles worldwide. The sleeping bag has similar aesthetics to the original red envelope and features witty lines like “Open along the edge,” “Thanks for watching,” and a barcode.
The news that Netflix would be shipping its final DVD on 29 September has long been in circulation with the streamer using its social media platforms to prepare fans. This includesa farewell videowhich revisits how it all started. The short clip featured the process of how customers would choose their desired genre and order their favorite movies initially. The clip also shows how the DVDs were made and eventually shipped to the customer.
Morgan Freeman and Cate Blanchett Were the Most Rented Actors in the History of the DVD Service
Netflix has also revealed thatMorgan FreemanandCate Blanchettwere the most rented actors in its 25-year history of mailing DVDs — with their moviesThe Bucket ListandThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button, respectively, being the most popular DVDs. The streaming giant also revealed thatBeetlejuicewas the first ever DVD andTrue Gritwas the final DVD ever rented from Netflix.
Netflix has shipped a whopping 5.2 billion DVDs over the last 25 years. Someother frequently ordered moviesin its 25-year history include, but are certainly not limited to,The Hunger Gamesseries,The Notebook,Gladiator,andThe Departed. Check out the red envelope sleeping bag below.
