Netflix DVD Queue in 2026: Ended, DVD.com Status & Alternatives

Is the Netflix DVD Queue Still Available in 2026?

No. The Netflix DVD Queue ended on September 29, 2023. Netflix no longer mails DVDs or Blu-rays, and the former DVD.com queue is not a working rental queue in 2026.

Netflix's streaming service still exists, but its streaming My List is separate from the former DVD queue. Searching for “Netflix queue DVD,” “dvd on Netflix,” or “DVD.com queue” usually points to the discontinued by-mail service, not a current Netflix feature.

How the Netflix DVD Queue Used to Work

Before the shutdown, the Netflix DVD Queue was a ranked list of discs a subscriber wanted to receive by mail. A user added DVDs or Blu-rays to the queue, placed the most wanted titles near the top, and Netflix mailed the highest available title according to the plan and disc availability.

After watching a disc, the subscriber returned it in the prepaid envelope. Once Netflix processed the return, the next available disc in the queue could be sent. The service was known for no due dates and no late fees, but this workflow is now historical. It cannot be used to rent discs from Netflix in 2026.

Netflix's DVD-by-mail business launched in 1998 and shipped about 5.2 billion discs to more than 40 million customers before closing. For more background on the former service, see this guide to Netflix DVD rental.

What Happened to DVD.com, Redbox, and Vudu?

DVD.com and the DVD.com queue

DVD.com was tied to the old disc-by-mail rental model, and users still search for “dvd com queue” because many older pages used that wording. In 2026, the practical answer is simple: there is no active DVD.com queue for Netflix-style mailed DVD rentals.

If you saved your old Netflix DVD list before the shutdown, that saved file is only a personal record. This article cannot confirm a current official way to access or export an old Netflix DVD.com queue in 2026.

Redbox

Redbox is not a working replacement for Netflix DVD rentals. Its parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024 and moved to Chapter 7 liquidation in July 2024. As a result, Redbox kiosks, app rentals, and streaming services are no longer reliable active options.

Vudu / Fandango at Home

Vudu is now Fandango at Home. It is a digital rental and purchase platform, not a DVD-by-mail service. It may be useful if you want to rent or buy a digital movie, but it does not replace the experience of receiving DVDs, Blu-rays, or 4K discs by mail.

MovieFlex, Film Movement, and The Criterion Collection should also not be presented as verified 2026 DVD-by-mail replacements here. Film Movement Plus and Criterion Channel are streaming services, and a current mail-disc rental service for those brands cannot be reliably confirmed from the provided research.

Working DVD-by-Mail Alternatives in 2026

The Netflix DVD Queue is gone, but a few physical-disc rental services still operate in 2026. Availability, catalog size, shipping speed, and plan terms can change, so check the service directly before subscribing.

GameFly is the most recognizable surviving mail-rental brand, but it is not a one-for-one Netflix replacement. Netflix's former DVD library was much larger, and GameFly's movie selection is more limited. 3D Blu-ray Rental is stronger for disc-format enthusiasts, while Scarecrow Video is more appealing to viewers looking for rare or non-mainstream titles.

If your goal is to watch a current mainstream movie quickly, a digital rental may be more practical than a DVD-by-mail rental. If your goal is disc quality, 3D, 4K Blu-ray, or titles missing from streaming catalogs, a mail-disc service may still make sense.

Digital Rentals Are Not the Same as DVD-by-Mail

Digital rental platforms can help when you want immediate access, but they are not the same as the former Netflix DVD Queue. With digital rentals, availability depends on licensing, platform rules, video quality options, and rental windows. You do not receive a physical disc, and you do not build a mailed-disc queue.

Fandango at Home, formerly Vudu, belongs in this digital category. It can be mentioned as a streaming rental or purchase option, not as a disc-by-mail service. Netflix's streaming catalog is also separate from the old DVD catalog, so a movie that was once in the Netflix DVD library may not be available on Netflix streaming today.

For users who still watch local discs or local media files on a computer, a media player such as PlayerFab 4K Player can be linked as a related playback option. This is separate from Netflix's former DVD queue and from digital rental platforms.

Back Up DVDs You Own After the Netflix DVD Queue Shutdown

The end of the Netflix DVD Queue does not change the rules for rented discs. If you want to back up DVD content that you legally own or are authorized to copy, professional DVD ripping software such as DVDFab DVD Ripper can convert DVD movies to digital video or audio formats for playback on portable devices, mobile devices, game consoles, or a home theater system.

💡This section is only for discs you legally own or have permission to copy. Before making any backup, follow local copyright law and the terms that apply to the disc.

Where DVDFab DVD Ripper fits

DVDFab DVD Ripper is a DVD conversion tool for users who want to create personal digital copies of DVDs they legally own or are permitted to copy. It can convert DVD discs, ISO files, and DVD folders to common video formats for private playback on compatible devices.

Supported OS:

Main Features:

• The ONLY tool capable of removing the latest DVD copy protection
• Rip DVDs to various default MP4 profiles, such as 3D, Passthrough, 4K/5K/8K, H265, 10/12 bit
• Also support 1000+ video & audio output formats and 260+ preset devices
• Select the titles, chapters, audio tracks and subtitles you want to rip
• Multi-core CPUs and Intel Quick Sync are used to provide faster batch conversion
• Auto-synchronize original metadata info for better management on the media server
• Offer a built-in video editor that can crop, trim, brighten, add watermarks and external subtitles, speed up/down, zoom in/out a video, etc.
• Free experience Blu-ray ripping

How to Copy Your DVD with DVDFab DVD Ripper:

1. Insert a DVD you own, or load a DVD ISO file or folder that you are permitted to copy.
2. Choose an output profile such as MP4 or MKV, then select the audio tracks and subtitles you need.
3. Click on the Advanced Settings (the wrench icon) to set video and audio parameters according to your actual needs.
4. Use built-in Video Editor to personalize the output video. You can crop, trim, merge and rotate video clips, add text, image and subtitles to video, and adjust brightness, contrast and saturation.
5. Choose an output folder and start the conversion. 

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Conclusion

The Netflix DVD Queue is now part of rental history, not a current way to order discs. Netflix ended DVD and Blu-ray rentals on September 29, 2023, and there is no active Netflix DVD queue, DVD.com queue, $4.99 plan, or mailed-disc free trial in 2026.

For physical rentals, compare GameFly, 3D Blu-ray Rental, and Scarecrow Video, while checking catalog size, pricing, shipping time, and service limits before subscribing. For immediate viewing, digital rentals such as Fandango at Home may be useful, but they do not provide mailed discs. For discs you legally own, a personal backup workflow with DVDFab DVD Ripper can help you keep private digital copies where local law allows.