Amazon's Memorial Day sale now includes one of our favorite offers of the year so far; 4K UHD films: 3 for just $33. This features all time greats like Dune, The Thing, Barbie, Blade Runner 2049, Jurassic Park, and many more. At just $11 per film, this is a steal compared to the usual price range of $20 to $40 each. With many titles in this offer, it’s a great opportunity to fill any gaps in your collection. There's also no limit to how many times you can use this offer, so you can essentially buy 6 for $66, 9 for $99, and so on.
Our Top Picks: 3 for $33 - 4K UHD Films
The honeymoon phase of the digital media era is fading. Despite its dominance in the entertainment industry over the past decade, physical media is making a strong comeback. With streaming services downsizing, merging, or removing content, owning your favorite movies guarantees they are always accessible.
While streaming offers convenience, there is a unique satisfaction in owning a physical copy of a movie. Imagine holding it in your hands—it’s entirely yours, often at a discounted price. Plus, many of these come in stunning 4K UHD quality, surpassing what you can stream. Amazon's current offers include so many great films that you might find it hard to choose just three.
Owning the disc means it can't be taken away from you. "But who even has a Blu-ray player nowadays?" you might ask. If you own a PS5 or an Xbox Series X, you do. These consoles come with a 4K Blu-ray drive, capable of playing 4K UHD discs.
Recently, rival retail chain Target addressed reports that it would stop selling physical media, clarifying that it will continue to sell it but will limit the number of copies. Despite the rise of streaming services and digital-only entertainment devices, physical media remains important, offering consumers complete control over their purchased content.
In some cases, movies and TV shows created for streaming have been entirely removed, leaving fans without access. A recent example is the Funimation app, which shut down earlier this month, frustrating customers as their digital copies did not transfer to Crunchyroll despite the merger between the two anime giants.
When Do Memorial Day Sales Start in 2024?
Memorial Day always lands on the last Monday of May, so it is being observed on May 27 in 2024. That being said, Memorial Day sales actually start much earlier. Quite a few retailers will launch their sales before the weekend even starts and the best discounts will all arrive well before Monday. There are actually quite a few Memorial Day sales already live now.
The Best Memorial Day Retailer Sales Live Now
While there isn't an exact date for when Memorial Day sales end, you can expect many of the discounts to be gone the day after Memorial Day. That being said, we already know that some of the end dates for these sales will last beyond that. The Best Buy Memorial Day appliance sale is set to last all the way to June 5 and the Adidas summer sale doesn't end until the 28th. If you're looking to shop Memorial Day discounts before the weekend, we've rounded up some of the best sales already live below.
Prime Day vs. Memorial Day Sales
If you're wondering whether you should shop Memorial Day sales or wait for Amazon Prime Day in July, the answer to that depends on what you're looking to buy. If you're looking to buy a new refrigerator, lawn mower, or mattress, then Memorial Day sales are the time to do so. But if you're hoping to purchase a new iPad or really good pair of headphones at a discount, you will likely want to wait until Prime Day sales to make that purchase. All in all, Memorial Day sales tend to be on par with Prime Day and Black Friday for a wide variety of categories.
We have a few other deals roundups worth checking out right now as well, including the best Xbox deals, the best PlayStation deals, and the best Nintendo Switch deals. In each of those, you can find a wide variety of great discounts on physical media like games alongside deals on hardware, accessories, and sometimes even memberships. Our favorite deals on offer right now include money off Xbox Game Pass, alongisde a huge discount on this RTX 4090 Gaming PC.
Another great spot to look for the latest sales is in our Daily Deals roundup, where we highlight the best deals available right now. Currently, we have some great video game deals listed alongside Nintendo Switch OLED and CRKD Nitro Deck discounts.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
