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Back in the day, there was nothing like going to your local Blockbuster on a Friday night and picking out a few fun flicks to watch with friends and family. It was the highlight of the week and a fun way to kick off the weekend.
Sadly, after Netflix entered the at-home movie scene, Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy in 2010, and by 2014, the last corporate-owned stores shut down. Fortunately, the more technologically advanced we get, the more the people yearn for the analog. And with that, a new life for Blockbuster!
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Like the Free Library system, a "Free Blockbuster" box is a place where people can leave movies so other people can borrow them. You can take and leave DVDs, Blu-Rays, VHS tapes and anything else you'd like to share or enjoy.
You can see a map of all the Free Blockbuster locations across North America here. Some of the boxes are located inside stores, some can be found outside, while others are at malls and a few are at schools.
If you don't have a location by you, you can opt to franchise one. Many Free Blockbuster locations are just refurbished newspaper boxes made with provided logos, but if you can't build your own, then you can reach out for a decorated Free Blockbuster box for $420.
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The first Free Blockbuster was set up in 2019, when a former Blockbuster employee and VHS tape collector in California decided to refurbish LA Times newspaper dispensers. Since then, it's become almost as popular as the Free Libraries.
It might be worth finding your nearest Free Blockbuster and going for a Friday-night run for movies, just for nostalgia's sake!