Direct-to-video refers to the release of a film or television series on home video formats without an initial theatrical release [1] or television premiere. This distribution strategy was prevalent before streaming …

Direct-to-video refers to the release of films directly to the public on home video formats before or without a theatrical run. This distribution model became prominent with the rise of VHS tapes in the …

Jan 2, 2026 · Direct-to-video (also known as direct-to-DVD or straight-to-video) refers to the distribution of a film or video production that is released directly to home video platforms without a theatrical …

May 23, 2024 · A direct-to-video release is a theatrical release which is not distributed in movie theaters. There are a number of reasons for a studio or producer to choose to release a title in this way, …

Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, television series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than an initial theatrical release[1] or …

Sep 30, 2024 · Direct-to-video or straight-to-video (also known as direct-to-VHS, direct-to-DVD, direct-to-Blu-ray, direct-to-digital, etc.) refers to the release of a film to the public immediately on home …

Direct-to-video definition: Of a motion picture, originally released in a home video format (historically VHS) without being released to <a>cinemas</a> or broadcast on television.

Direct-to-video refers to films which are not given a proper cinematic release, but are rather released directly to home video. In the context of Hollywood films, this is sometimes taken as a sign of little …

A movie that is released direct-to-video (also known as made-for-video, straight-to-video, more recently, straight-to-DVD) is one which has been released to the public on home video formats (historically …