Netflix bids farewell to its DVD service after 25 years

Netflix has shuttered its DVD service after 25 years of its launch. "In 1998, we delivered our first DVD. This morning, we shipped our last," announced the streaming giant. Netflix's marquee on Sunset Boulevard was composed of actual DVDs and Netflix red envelopes.
"For 25 years, we redefined how people watched films and series at home, and shared the excitement as they opened their mailboxes to our iconic red envelopes. It’s the end of an era, but the DVD business built our foundation for the years to come – giving members unprecedented choice and control, a wide variety of titles to choose from and the freedom to watch as much as they want," said the statement. "Thank you for loving our red envelopes, sharing countless movie nights with us at home and being part of our final season," stated Netflix.