Redbox was a major force in physical disc rentals for more than two decades, with bright red kiosks in grocery stores and big-box retailers across the U.S. This 2026 update keeps the historical “peak era” metrics people search for (kiosk counts, rentals, customer base, loyalty members) and adds a key reality check: Redbox’s kiosk network was widely reported as being shut down in 2024 as its parent company entered Chapter 7 liquidation.
Quick Answer (2026)
Redbox was widely reported to have begun shutting down its DVD rental business in July 2024, with its kiosk footprint described as roughly 24,000 kiosks at the time of the shutdown. Earlier company and media reporting from prior years cited 5B+ rentals, 40,000+ kiosks at peak, and a customer base in the tens of millions.
Key Metrics (Summary Table)
| Metric | Value | Year | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiosks referenced during shutdown | ~24,000 | 2024 | Reported during Chapter 7 liquidation / shutdown coverage |
| Rentals to date | 5B+ | 2017 | Company statement in a press release |
| Kiosk network size (national) | 40,000+ (often cited) | 2017 | Company statement alongside “5B+ rentals” era |
| Customer base using kiosks | 45M+ | 2020 | Media report describing kiosk user base |
| Redbox Perks members | 34M | 2019 | Media report |
| Redbox Perks members | 40M | 2021 | SEC filing language (company disclosure) |
Redbox Company Facts
- Website: redbox.com
- Founded: 2002
- Known for: Self-service kiosks for DVD/Blu-ray and (at times) video game rentals
Redbox Statistics (Historical + Shutdown Context)
1) Kiosk Count (Then vs. Now)
- Peak-era network: Redbox was widely described as operating 40,000+ kiosks nationally during the late 2010s.
- Shutdown-era footprint: In 2024 shutdown coverage, Redbox’s network was described as roughly 24,000 kiosks.
2) Rentals (Cumulative)
- Rentals to date: Redbox stated it had achieved more than 5 billion rentals as of 2017.
3) Customer Base
- Kiosk users: Media reporting in 2020 described Redbox as having a kiosk customer base of 45 million+.
4) Loyalty Program: Redbox Perks
- Perks members (media report): 34 million (2019).
- Perks members (SEC filing disclosure): 40 million (2021 disclosure language).
What Happened to Redbox?
In mid-2024, major outlets reported that Redbox’s parent company shifted its bankruptcy case to Chapter 7 liquidation, and that the Redbox kiosk business was shutting down. For readers searching “Redbox stats,” this means many commonly quoted kiosk counts and rentals are best understood as historical peak-era metrics, not current operating indicators.
FAQ
Is Redbox still operating in 2026?
Redbox was widely reported as shutting down its DVD kiosk business in 2024 during Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings. Availability can vary by location and time, but the shutdown was broadly reported as a company-wide wind-down.
How many kiosks did Redbox have?
Redbox was often cited as having 40,000+ kiosks in the late 2010s, while shutdown coverage in 2024 described roughly 24,000 kiosks at that time.
How many rentals did Redbox have all time?
Redbox stated it had reached 5B+ rentals as of 2017.