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Blockbuster fans hope for a comeback after website goes live: ‘I will cry’

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Dust off your VCR — Blockbuster could be making a comeback.
Fans are speculating the nearly extinct video rental company is returning after its website recently became active, announcing in a cliffhanger, “We are working on rewinding your movie.”
While there is no clear indication of when the Blockbuster site was activated, the company remains attentive on Twitter, often sharing jokes about resuming operations.
“Our 2023 New Year’s resolution was to reopen Blockbuster but it seemed like a lot of work so we quit. Should we start going to the gym instead?” Blockbuster quipped.
“New business idea: We’re going to come back as a bank and use VHS and DVDs as currency. Time to go visit your mom,” the company tweeted March 15.
The Post reached out to the company via Twitter.
Hundreds of fans noticed the Blockbuster website was live shortly after last week’s tweet.
“Um hello? I just went to @blockbuster’s website, and saw this? [It] is what the website looked like in 2019. Hello?” questioned a curious fan.
“@blockbuster are you coming back? I promise to break up with @netflix if you do! I’m using my mom’s password anyway,” pleaded another.

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