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Warning to those with DVD and Blu-Ray of iconic 2000s movie that's worth a lot of money

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Published 14:03 11 Dec 2024 GMT

Warning to those with DVD and Blu-Ray of iconic 2000s movie that's worth a lot of money

You could get some extra cash in the bank ahead of Christmas

Ellie Kemp

Ellie Kemp

Owners of a rare 2000s DVD could be sitting on a small fortune - but they need to act fast.

While the days of physically renting out a copy of your favorite flick for the weekend are long gone, there's some good news for avid movie collectors.

Danny Boyle's 2002 zombie apocalypse flick 28 Days Later is considered a horror masterpiece - but you'd struggle if you tried to go and watch it now.

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The film's not available on Netflix or any other streamers - although depending on your country, you might be able to catch it on Amazon’s Prime Video.

Other than that, unless you own a physical copy, you're out of luck.

Disney lost the rights to the independently financed original film, hence why it's not available on streaming and why Blu-Ray discs are no longer in production.

Sony has since acquired the rights to the first movie to help produce 28 Years Later.

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As the first movie is so rare, DVD and Blu-Ray disks are now selling for pretty large amounts of money online.

TikToker @unkn0wns0ldier11 pointed out that someone over in the US was able to sell their copy for $110 because there's no supply but demand still exists.

And at the time of writing, there are a number of DVDs being listed on resale site eBay for as high as $195, while over on Amazon, Blu-Rays are being sold for $144.99.

How's that for a cash boost in the run-up to Christmas?

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But a quiet announcement from Sony could potentially see these physical copies tank in value.

Cillian Murphy will return to our screens in 28 Years Later (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Cillian Murphy will return to our screens in 28 Years Later (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Interest around the movie franchise spiked after a trailer for the upcoming 28 Years Later follow-up was released earlier this week.

Fans on social media have since spotted that 28 Days Later is set to release on digital, with an exact date yet to be announced.

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This means the sought-after movie will be available to purchase online, potentially via the likes of Prime, AppleTV or even GooglePlay. With a bit of luck, it could also join one of the streaming services.

And this is where DVD collectors have to act fast.

If anyone can buy and watch 28 Days Later, then of course, demand for the physical copies will dwindle, making the current versions in circulation less valuable.

A 28 Days Later DVD is listed for $195 on eBay (eBay)
A 28 Days Later DVD is listed for $195 on eBay (eBay)

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There's also a small chance, then, that physical copies of the movie could be released, further degrading the original DVD and Blu-Ray's worth.

So, if you own a copy and want to earn a few extra bucks, now's your time to sell up.

UNILAD has contacted Sony for comment.

Featured Image Credit: Sakchai Vongsasiripat/Getty Images/Armastas/Getty Images

Topics: TikTok, Film and TV, Money

Ellie Kemp
Ellie Kemp

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