Letterboxd is set to launch its Video Store on December 10, 2025, allowing users in 23 countries to rent and stream a curated selection of indie films. The platform, popular among cinephiles, will debut with nine titles across two shelves focused on unreleased gems and lost classics. This move aims to enhance film discovery by leveraging community insights.
Launch Details
Letterboxd, the social platform for film enthusiasts with over 24 million members, is expanding into video rentals with the launch of its Video Store on December 10, 2025. Available in 23 countries including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and several European nations, the service will offer nine films at launch. These titles are curated into two shelves: 'Unreleased Gems' for films not previously available in those regions, and 'Lost & Found' for underseen favorites with strong community ratings.
The selections reflect genuine member demand, informed by watchlists, reviews, and behavioral data. New films are expected to be added regularly, starting with more before the end of 2025. Rentals will follow standard transactional video-on-demand pricing, varying by country and title. In the US, prices range from $3.99 to $19.99, with a 48-hour viewing window once playback begins.
Featured Films
The initial lineup includes:
Unreleased Gems:
- It Ends (2025), Alexander Ullom's SXSW-premiered horror about trapped college grads.
- Sore: A Wife From the Future (2025), Yandy Laurens' time-loop sci-fi romance, Indonesia's 2026 Oscar submission.
- Kennedy (2023), Anurag Kashyap's neo-noir thriller that debuted at Cannes.
- The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo (2025), Diego Céspedes' award-winning debut on queer community protection, Chile's Oscar entry.
Lost & Found:
- Tiger on the Beat (1988), a 4K-restored Hong Kong action-comedy starring Chow Yun-Fat.
- Kisapmata (1981), Mike de Leon's censored Filipino masterpiece in 4K.
- It Must Be Heaven (2019), Elia Suleiman's Cannes-praised satire.
- Poison (1991), Todd Haynes' groundbreaking Sundance winner.
- Before We Vanish (2017), Kiyoshi Kurosawa's alien invasion story from Cannes.
Company Background and Vision
Founded in 2011 by New Zealanders Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow, Letterboxd sold a 60% stake to Tiny in 2023, valuing it at over $50 million. CEO Buchanan stated, 'Video Store lets us act on that real demand, whether it’s helping a distributor unlock value from a forgotten gem... It’s our way of saying to the industry: Let’s harness this interest to get films to the people who want them most.' The service supports viewing on web, mobile, Apple TV, AirPlay, and Chromecast.