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Letterboxd Launches Video Store for Indie Film Rentals
8 Dec
Summary
- Letterboxd now lets users rent and stream curated indie films.
- The Video Store is launching on December 10, 2025, in 23 countries.
- Rental prices range from $3.99 to $19.99 in the U.S., with 48-hour viewing periods.
Letterboxd, the global film discovery platform with over 24 million members, is evolving by introducing its own online video rental service, the Video Store. This new feature, launching on December 10, 2025, will be accessible in 23 countries worldwide, allowing users to rent and stream a carefully curated selection of independent films.
The Video Store debuts with nine titles across two curated collections: "Unreleased Gems" and "Lost & Found." These selections represent films from nine different countries, including notable titles like Todd Haynes' "Poison" and the Indian thriller "Kennedy." Pricing varies by film and region, with U.S. rentals costing between $3.99 and $19.99, and users have 48 hours to watch after starting playback.
This initiative aims to leverage the community's collective taste, using watchlists and reviews to inform film picks. Letterboxd CEO Matthew Buchanan stated that the Video Store acts on genuine member demand, providing distributors and filmmakers direct access to audiences. The service will be available on connected TVs, web browsers, and mobile devices, furthering Letterboxd's mission of enhancing film discovery.
