Sony Ends Production of Recordable Blu-ray Discs and Legacy Media Formats

The company will halt manufacturing of blank Blu-ray discs, MiniDiscs, and MiniDV cassettes next month, citing declining demand for physical media.

Sony announced it will cease production of recordable Blu-ray discs, MiniDiscs, and MiniDV cassettes in February 2025, marking the end of an era for these formats.
The decision follows years of declining sales for physical media as streaming services and digital storage alternatives gain dominance globally.
While Sony is ending its production of recordable Blu-ray discs, other manufacturers like Verbatim continue to supply them, ensuring availability for now.
Physical media remains more popular in Japan than in other regions, but even there, streaming adoption is reducing demand for recordable discs.
The discontinuation reflects a broader industry trend, with major players like Panasonic and retailers like Best Buy also exiting the Blu-ray and DVD markets in recent years.