Redbox Apr 2026

After 22 years of operation, officially shut down its DVD rental service in 2024 following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. Today, the brand's legacy is defined by a thriving "tinkering" community and the physical remains of its iconic red kiosks across the United States. The Bankruptcy and Shutdown

: Retailers were generally left to dispose of the machines themselves, as there was no remaining corporate entity to retrieve them. Redbox is DEAD… but the Kiosk still works?!? redbox

: In April 2025, the company's remaining assets, including the brand name and physical kiosks, were auctioned off. After 22 years of operation, officially shut down

Redbox filed for bankruptcy on , after struggling with significant debt and failing to secure necessary financing. By late 2024, the service became a "ghost" network; while some kiosks remained physically powered on at retailers like Walmart and Food Lion, they often could not process payments or send confirmation emails. Redbox is DEAD… but the Kiosk still works