The End of Netflix DVDs: A Farewell to Red Envelopes

Netflix is ending its DVD subscription service this month, marking the closure of an era that disrupted the entertainment industry. The DVD distribution plant, once processing 1.2 million DVDs a week, now has only six employees left. Netflix's DVD business played a significant role in destroying competitors like Blockbuster and changing viewing habits. However, with the rise of streaming, DVDs have become obsolete from a business perspective. Despite reduced staff, the Anaheim facility still receives and sends around 50,000 discs a week. Netflix's DVD operations currently serve around one million customers.