Redbox

American company specializing in DVD and Blu-ray rentals via automated retail kiosks

United StatesMedia and entertainment

Founded: 2003
Closed: 2024
Lifespan: 21 years
Country: United States
City: Oakbrook Terrace
Sector: Media and entertainment
Founders: Gregg Kaplan

In brief

Redbox started out in 2003 as an American company specializing in DVD and Blu-ray rentals via automated retail kiosks and had shut down by 2024. Its founder was Gregg Kaplan. Its website was redbox.com.

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