Best Buy has announced it will no longer sell physical copies of DVDs and Blu-ray discs in-store and online starting early 2024. The decision, initially seen as a rumor when reported by home electronics blog The Digital Bits, was confirmed by Best Buy to Variety.

The company's spokesperson said that the way people watch movies and TV shows has massively changed over the years, and this decision allows Best Buy to focus on bringing customers new and groundbreaking technology. The specifics of what the firm means by "new and innovative tech" to buy movies and TV shows remains unclear. The decision to end DVD sales was reportedly made nine months prior.

Don't panic, video game fans! Best Buy will continue to sell physical copies of video games. So, remember to double-check that you are actually buying discs and not just download codes in the game cases.

This move by Best Buy comes hot on the heels of Netflix mailing its last DVDs to customers, signaling their exit from the physical media market too. With these big names stepping away from this domain, you can still buy physical copies of your favorite movies and TV shows from retailers like Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Moreover, the Redbox kiosks in and out of various retail stores allow consumers to rent DVDs.

Now, even though Best Buy is axing physical media sales early 2024, they will still sell these products during this year's holiday shopping season. So, all you movie lovers better get your shopping done while they still have DVDs in stock! After January to March 2024, they're going all-digital.