Okay, Who Else Just Got Hit With a Wave of 90s Nostalgia?

Real talk: between packing lunches, refereeing sibling squabbles, and pretending you understand your kid’s math homework, when’s the last time you had five quiet minutes to yourself? Yeah, thought so. So buckle up, because I just found something that’s about to send you straight back to simpler Friday nights — popcorn, pajamas, and a trip to the video store.

Because apparently, Blockbuster is making a comeback… sort of.

Wait, Little Free Libraries… But for Movies?

You know those adorable little free libraries that show up on street corners? The ones that promise inspiring children’s literature but somehow are 90% “The Da Vinci Code” and a mystery Harlequin novel with a suspiciously bent cover?

Well, someone took that same idea and gave it a serious glow-up.

They’re called “Free Blockbusters,” and they’re exactly what they sound like: little blue-and-yellow boxes stocked with VHS tapes, DVDs, and Blu-rays that anyone in the neighborhood can borrow, swap, or keep. No membership card. No late fees. No awkward small talk with a teenage cashier about why you’re returning “Titanic” three weeks late.

How This All Started

Here’s the fun part — this whole movement kicked off with one guy and his newspaper dispenser. A former Blockbuster employee and self-proclaimed VHS collector in California grabbed an old L.A. Times box, gave it a coat of that iconic blue-and-yellow paint, and basically resurrected childhood.

Now? There are dozens of them scattered across the country, and the movement is only growing.

Want One in Your Neighborhood?

If this is speaking directly to your nostalgic little heart, you’re in luck. There’s a whole website dedicated to the movement, and starting your own is easier than you’d think:

• Buy the easy way: They’ll ship you a pre-painted newspaper dispenser for $420 — just add movies.
• DIY it: Not necessary at all — you can build one from pretty much anything, and the site even offers stencils to help nail that classic look.
• Get on the map: Once you’re up and running, let them know and register your spot so it shows up on their shared community map.

And don’t worry about the legal side of things — the site notes that Blockbuster LLC seems totally fine with the community “renting” their iconic logo for the cause. Good sports, honestly.

Curious about the fine print? Their FAQ page has you covered.

(Story via Popsci)

Now for the Important Debate…

If you did stumble on one of these boxes tomorrow, what would you actually want to find inside? We’ve got some strong opinions over here — check out this hilarious breakdown of the Top 5 Movies That Belong in Every Little Library for DVDs and see if your picks made the cut.

Your turn, mama: Would you actually stop and swap a movie if you spotted one of these on your street? Or are your DVDs from 2008 staying exactly where they are, collecting dust in the garage? Tell us on our socials — we might just feature your pick on air during The Zach Attack Show! 🎬🍿