More like this Acer Expands QD-OLED Monitor Lineup with Predator X32 X2 and X27U X1 Many physical media enthusiasts may be familiar with DVD rot even if you don't know that exact term. The overall ...

After first learning about this issue, Draper told me, “I did the mad panic check of every single disc, one at a time.” The problem is, DVD rot is not always going to show up the same way.

After first learning about this issue, Draper told me, “I did the mad panic check of every single disc, one at a time.” The problem is, DVD rot is not always going to show up the same way.

Find out how disc rot can corrupt DVDs, how to prevent and/or fix it, and what to do if you have old Warner Bros. DVDs from the 2000s that don't work anymore.

Sony says DVDs have a life expectancy of 30 to 100 years if cared for properly, but for some reason WB movies sold during that 3-year period are more vulnerable to disc rot, or DVD rot.

There's no cure for disc rot, so if you think you might have some of the affected titles it's a good idea to check them now: disc rot is often visible on the disc itself, usually as a cloudy area ...

The first DVDs in the United States were sold in 1997. In the years since, Warner Bros. discovered a slew of its movies are suffering from “disc rot” -- turning them into shiny drink coasters.

Degradation in DVDs and HD DVDs released by Warner Bros. reveal unsightly discoloration on the back of discs that have never been played or were recently removed from their wrapping.

By Trevor Mogg Published March 9, 2025 Screenshot Brett Jordan/Unsplash Movie fans with a lovingly curated DVD collection might want to check the condition of any Warner Bros. discs in their library.

If you're still hanging on to your physical DVD collection, you could be in for a nasty surprise. Many DVDs manufactured by Warner Bros. between 2006 and 2008 have been hit by an issue known as ...