If you own a rare DVD from the 2000s, you might be in for a financial surprise—though you’ll want to act quickly.
The era of renting movies for the weekend from a physical store has passed, but there’s a silver lining for movie collectors.
Danny Boyle’s 2002 film, 28 Days Later, regarded as a horror classic, is now quite difficult to find for viewing.
Currently, the movie isn’t available on major streaming services like Netflix, though it might be accessible on Amazon’s Prime Video depending on your location.
If you don’t have a physical copy, your options are limited.
The rights to this independently produced film were lost by Disney, which is why it’s not on streaming platforms and why Blu-Ray versions are no longer manufactured.
Sony has since procured the rights to the original film to facilitate the production of 28 Years Later.
Due to its rarity, DVDs and Blu-Rays of the first movie are now fetching quite high prices online.
A TikToker by the handle @unkn0wns0ldier11 noted that someone in the US sold their copy for $110 because demand persists despite the lack of supply.
Currently, you can find DVDs on eBay priced as high as $195, while Blu-Rays are listed on Amazon for $144.99.
It’s a potentially lucrative opportunity, especially with the holiday season approaching.
However, a recent announcement from Sony might reduce the value of these physical copies.
Interest in the franchise surged following the release of a teaser for the upcoming sequel, 28 Years Later.
Social media users observed that 28 Days Later will soon be available digitally, although a specific release date hasn’t been disclosed.
This means the film might soon be purchasable online on platforms like Prime, AppleTV, or GooglePlay—and it might even appear on a streaming service.
For DVD collectors, this signals a need to act promptly.
Once 28 Days Later is easily accessible digitally, the demand for physical copies will likely decrease, diminishing their current high market value.
There’s also a possibility that new physical editions could be released, which would further decrease the value of the original DVDs and Blu-Rays.
If you’re looking to capitalize on your copy, now might be the ideal time to sell.