Warner Bros. addresses the issue of "disc damage" in its movie DVDs.

Movie enthusiasts with a carefully curated collection of DVDs should check the condition of their Warner Bros. discs. It has recently been discovered that hundreds of titles manufactured by this company between 2006 and 2008 have suffered from a phenomenon known as "disc rot." This deterioration causes DVDs to freeze, malfunction, or even cease to work altogether during playback. The situation is concerning, as well-stored and well-cared-for DVDs should not deteriorate so quickly, which suggests serious issues during the manufacturing process of these products.

Fortunately, Warner Bros. has acknowledged the problem and has started offering replacements for defective discs, although not refunds. This offer is only available if the movie is still in circulation and the company retains the rights to the title. In a statement, Warner Bros. mentioned that they are aware of the potential issues affecting certain DVD titles and are actively working with consumers to replace the defective discs. Additionally, they stated that where possible, defective discs are being replaced with the same title, but they also indicated that if some of the affected titles are no longer in circulation or if the rights have expired, an exchange for a movie of similar value will be offered.

The issue affects a wide range of titles, including classics like Stanley Kubrick’s edition of 2001: A Space Odyssey, the Superman films up to Superman Returns, as well as popular television series like Looney Tunes Collections and Batman: The Animated Series. Despite Warner Bros.' efforts to minimize the inconvenience caused to their customers, some collectors may find gaps in their DVD libraries through no fault of their own. A commentator who recently highlighted this issue remarked that after testing some of their DVDs, they have been forced to consider a collection of "expensive coasters."