Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has acknowledged an issue affecting certain DVD batches manufactured between 2006 and 2008. These discs are reportedly degrading even when stored in their cases, with owners describing the deterioration as resembling curdled milk.
The issue stems from substandard DVD blanks. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment admits fault and recognizes these discs are unsuitable for collections. The company has announced a replacement program, offering to exchange affected DVDs for new copies. Problematic titles include “2001: A Space Odyssey,” the Batman animated series, and all Superman movies, among others.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is aware of potential issues impacting certain DVDs made between 2006 and 2008. They are actively working with customers to replace defective discs. Where possible, they are replaced with the same titles. However, for titles no longer in production or with expired rights, consumers are offered replacements of similar value. Customers with affected DVDs can contact customer support at [email protected].
Reports of DVDs degrading within their cases under normal storage conditions have surfaced over the past few years. By 2025, the issue became widespread, with DVD collectors frequently encountering disc rot. Initially, Warner Bros. did not comment on the matter.
Not all DVDs from 2006-2008 are affected. Investigations suggest the degrading DVDs likely originated from a specific Cinram plant in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, where cost-cutting measures might have led to the use of inferior materials. Warner Bros. did not renew its contract with this facility.
Experts state that properly manufactured DVDs can last up to 100 years without degradation. Collectors are advised to inspect their DVD collections for signs of rot.
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