Redbox & Universal Agree to 28-Day Window

UNIVERSAL CITY/OAKBROOK TERRACE: A new multi-year agreement has been signed by Redbox that confirms a 28-day window on Blu-ray Disc and DVD titles from Universal Studios Home Entertainment for its rental kiosks.

The agreement extends the relationship between Redbox and Universal Studios Home Entertainment through 2014. Universal titles will become available for rental through Redbox locations across the U.S. 28 days after their home-entertainment release.

"The multi-year agreement between Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Redbox represents a win for consumers, Universal and Redbox," said Galen Smith, the senior VP of Redbox. "Redbox is committed to forging relationships that provide our consumers with affordable and timely access to new release content."