The company is notorious for frequent price hikes.
By David Engle Nov. 8, 2026 12:30 pm EST Mijansk786/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google DiscoverMovie fans of a certain age may vividly remember the sad, somewhat rapid decline of the old video store. Whether your store of choice was the nearest Blockbuster or an independent shop, you probably smile at the nostalgia of heading to the video store on a Friday or Saturday night, anxiously hoping that a copy of the hottest new release was in stock. Or, better yet, just returned by another renter so you could swoop in and snag the last one.
