35 Years Of Blockbuster - Home Entertainment Trends Over The Years

Now that we’re spending so much time in our homes, it’s safe to say that many of us are turning towards home entertainment more and more to keep us occupied and engaged. So, since we’re all at home, why not note some significant anniversaries taking place within the home entertainment industry this year?

In 2020, Blockbuster – once an iconic staple of home entertainment – will celebrate 35 years since the opening of its first store in Dallas, Texas, in 1985. No doubt you’re now feeling nostalgia for those Friday afternoons spent running through rows upon rows of video – turned DVD – displays to ring in the weekend.

Now that you’re all misty-eyed for times gone by, we’ll gently remind you that 2020 will also see the 10th anniversary of Blockbuster filing for bankruptcy. This move marked the beginning of its sad descent into obsolescence.

With the anniversary of the opening – and folding – of the beloved Blockbuster taking place this year in conjunction with all the time we’re now spending at home, we thought it’d be an excellent opportunity to look at some home entertainment trends from the past, present and future