Warner Bros. Plans DVD Replacements Due to Disc Rot

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has acknowledged a significant issue with 'DVD rot' affecting titles manufactured between 2006 and 2008, leading to unplayable discs for collectors. The company is offering replacements for defective discs where possible, or exchanges for titles of like-value if the originals are no longer in print. This situation has raised concerns among physical media enthusiasts, as DVDs are expected to last decades when properly stored, yet many affected titles are failing in under 20 years. The revelation has prompted calls for a master list of the impacted titles, as collectors report widespread playback issues. While disc rot is not a new phenomenon, the extent of the problem with Warner's DVDs has surprised many in the community. Affected consumers can reach out to Warner Bros. for assistance at whv@wbd.com.