Region 1 DVD Chronology (through 2010)

Major studio releases only for now

Title Date Distributor Notes
Blade Runner: The Director's Cut March 24, 1997 Warner Home Video First US release, on same day as other 31 titles
Batman (1989) March 24, 1997 Warner Home Video First US release, on same day as other 31 titles
Twister March 24, 1997 Warner Home Video First US release, on same day as other 31 titles
Mortal Kombat March 24, 1997 New Line Home Video First US release, on same day as other 31 titles
GoldenEye March 24, 1997 MGM/UA Home Video First US release, on same day as other 31 titles
Sleepers (1996) April 1, 1997 Warner Home Video First US release after the launch titles
Poltergeist (1982) April 8, 1997 MGM/UA Home Video Reissued in 1998
JFK: Director's Cut April 8, 1997 Warner Home Video
Fly Away Home April 29, 1997 Columbia TriStar Home Video Initial Sony releases, same day as 3 other titles below
Available in both keep and jewel case versions
In the Line of Fire April 29, 1997 Columbia TriStar Home Video
Jumanji April 29, 1997 Columbia TriStar Home Video
Legends of the Fall April 29, 1997 Columbia TriStar Home Video
Outbreak May 20, 1997 Warner Home Video
Michael June 10, 1997 Warner Home Video
The Arrival (1996) June 17, 1997 LIVE Entertainment Initial LIVE releases, same day as 5 other titles below
Pioneer helped with distribution
Cutthroat Island June 17, 1997 LIVE Entertainment
Reservoir Dogs June 17, 1997 LIVE Entertainment
Stargate June 17, 1997 LIVE Entertainment
The Substitute (1996) June 17, 1997 LIVE Entertainment
Total Recall June 17, 1997 LIVE Entertainment
Mars Attacks! June 17, 1997 Warner Home Video
Desperado June 26, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video Available in keep and jewel case versions
(same for all Sony releases thru early '98)
This+2 other Sony titles planned for 6/24, pushed slightly
Jerry Maguire June 26, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Sleepless in Seattle June 26, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Caddyshack June 24, 1997 Warner Home Video
Purple Rain June 24, 1997 Warner Home Video
The Right Stuff June 24, 1997 Warner Home Video
Fargo June 24, 1997 Polygram Home Video Initial Polygram releases, same day as 2 other titles below
Four Weddings & A Funeral June 24, 1997 Polygram Home Video
The Usual Suspects June 24, 1997 Polygram Home Video
Vegas Vacation July 8, 1997 Warner Home Video
Forbidden Planet July 15, 1997 MGM/UA Home Video
Executive Decision July 29, 1997 Warner Home Video
Lethal Weapon 2 July 29, 1997 Warner Home Video
Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome July 29, 1997 Warner Home Video
National Lampoon's Vacation July 29, 1997 Warner Home Video
Bad Boys (1995) August 5, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
The Craft (1996) August 5, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Little Women (1994) August 5, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Matilda August 5, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Risky Business August 22, 1997 Warner Home Video
Under Siege August 22, 1997 Warner Home Video
Basic Instinct August 26, 1997 LIVE Entertainment
Dirty Dancing August 26, 1997 LIVE Entertainment
The Doors (1991) August 26, 1997 LIVE Entertainment
Red Heat August 26, 1997 LIVE Entertainment
Dr. Strangelove September 9, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
A League of their Own September 9, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Philadelphia (1993) September 9, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Stand By Me September 9, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Taxi Driver September 9, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective September 16, 1997 Warner Home Video
Selena September 23, 1997 Warner Home Video
Selena September 23, 1997 Warner Home Video
Rocky II September 30, 1997 MGM/UA Home Video
Rocky IV September 30, 1997 MGM/UA Home Video
Assassins (1995) September 30, 1997 Warner Home Video Initially part of Japanese Warner launch
Demolition Man September 30, 1997 Warner Home Video Special Edition
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves September 30, 1997 Warner Home Video
True Romance September 30, 1997 Warner Home Video Special Edition
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory September 30, 1997 Warner Home Video
Bram Stoker's Dracula October 7, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
The Cable Guy October 7, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
A Few Good Men October 7, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Last Action Hero October 7, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Dead Man Walking October 7, 1997 Polygram Home Video Special Edition
Terminator 2: Judgment Day October 21, 1997 LIVE Entertainment First dual-layered DVD
Austin Powers: Int'l Man of Mystery October 21, 1997 New Line Home Video
Menace II Society October 21, 1997 New Line Home Video
Batman & Robin October 21, 1997 Warner Home Video
A Christmas Story October 28, 1997 MGM/UA Home Video
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls October 28, 1997 Warner Home Video
All the President's Men October 28, 1997 Warner Home Video
The Searchers (1956) October 28, 1997 Warner Home Video
Stagecoach (1939) October 28, 1997 Warner Home Video
Dr. No November 18, 1997 MGM/UA Home Video
Goldfinger November 18, 1997 MGM/UA Home Video
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly November 18, 1997 MGM/UA Home Video
Thelma & Louise November 18, 1997 MGM/UA Home Video Special Edition
Babe (1995) November 18, 1997 Universal Studios Home Video Initial Universal releases, same day as 3 other titles below
These titles came in jewel cases initially
Beethoven November 18, 1997 Universal Studios Home Video
The Paper (1993) November 18, 1997 Universal Studios Home Video
The Shadow (1994) November 18, 1997 Universal Studios Home Video
Bullitt November 18, 1997 Warner Home Video
Dirty Harry November 18, 1997 Warner Home Video
Free Willy November 18, 1997 Warner Home Video
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation November 18, 1997 Warner Home Video
Cliffhanger November 25, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Johnny Mnemonic November 25, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video Contains the still 1997 CTHV logo
The Net (1995) November 25, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video Contains the still 1997 CTHV logo
George of the Jungle December 2, 1997 Walt Disney Home Video Initial Disney releases, same day as 7 other titles below
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey December 2, 1997 Walt Disney Home Video
The Nightmare Before Christmas December 2, 1997 Touchstone Home Video
Phenomenon (1996) December 2, 1997 Touchstone Home Video
Ransom (1996) December 2, 1997 Touchstone Home Video
The Rock December 2, 1997 Hollywood Pictures Home Video
Tombstone December 2, 1997 Hollywood Pictures Home Video
Scream (1996) December 2, 1997 Miramax Home Video
From Russia with Love December 2, 1997 MGM/UA Home Video
Das Boot December 9, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video Special Edition
The Fifth Element December 9, 1997 Columbia Tristar Home Video Contains the still 1997 CTHV logo
An American Werewolf in London December 9, 1997 LIVE Entertainment Licensed from Universal
Platoon December 9, 1997 LIVE Entertainment
The Running Man (1987) December 9, 1997 LIVE Entertainment
Backdraft December 9, 1997 Universal Studios Home Video
The River Wild December 9, 1997 Universal Studios Home Video
Sudden Death December 9, 1997 Universal Studios Home Video
Waterworld December 9, 1997 Universal Studios Home Video
The Lawnmower Man December 16, 1997 New Line Home Video
Amadeus December 16, 1997 Warner Home Video To date, the only home media release of the theatrical cut.
Contact December 16, 1997 Warner Home Video Special Edition
Dog Day Afternoon December 16, 1997 Warner Home Video
Lethal Weapon 3 December 16, 1997 Warner Home Video
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest December 16, 1997 Warner Home Video
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory December 16, 1997 Warner Home Video
Spawn: Director's Cut January 6, 1998 New Line Home Video
Flatliners (1995) January 20, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Glory (1993) January 20, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Groundhog Day January 20, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Much Ado About Nothing January 20, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Kindergarden Cop January 20, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video First Universal titles in keep cases.
Liar Liar January 20, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
The Nutty Professor (1996) January 20, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Timecop January 20, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Little Shop of Horrors January 27, 1998 Warner Home Video Recalled, contains original ending
Reissued in 2000 with the theatrical ending
The Lost Boys January 27, 1998 Warner Home Video
Crimson Tide February 3, 1998 Hollywood Pictures Home Video
While You Were Sleeping February 3, 1998 Hollywood Pictures Home Video
Moonraker February 3, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment MGM rebranded to this name starting this release
Red Dawn (1984) February 3, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
The Crow (1994) February 3, 1998 Miramax Home Video
The Crow: City of Angels February 3, 1998 Miramax Home Video Director's Cut
Air Bud February 3, 1998 Walt Disney Home Video
Air Force One February 10, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video Last Sony release with jewel case option
Dante's Peak February 10, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Capricorn One February 17, 1998 LIVE Entertainment
Universal Soldier February 17, 1998 LIVE Entertainment
Leaving Las Vegas February 17, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
Léon: The Professional February 24, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video Titled simply "The Professional" on this version
Starting this release, only keep case available
The Spy Who Loved Me February 24, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
Network (1976) February 24, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
Rollerball February 24, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment Special Edition
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) February 24, 1998 New Line Home Video
Apollo 13 February 24, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video Collector's Edition
Casino (1995) February 24, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Conan the Barbarian February 24, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Happy Gilmore February 24, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
High Plains Drifter February 24, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
National Lampoon's Animal House February 24, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video Last major studio release to have a jewel case option
Cobra (1986) February 24, 1998 Warner Home Video
Look Who's Talking March 17, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Young Guns March 17, 1998 LIVE Entertainment Last DVD release under LIVE name
Evita March 24, 1998 Hollywood Pictures Home Video This marks one year of DVD software sales in R1
The Manchurian Candidate (1962) March 24, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
The English Patient March 24, 1998 Miramax Home Video
Trainspotting (1995) March 24, 1998 Miramax Home Video
Con Air March 24, 1998 Touchstone Home Video
Metro (1997) March 24, 1998 Touchstone Home Video
Mary Poppins March 24, 1998 Walt Disney Home Video First Disney animation on DVD of some kind
The Devil's Advocate March 24, 1998 Warner Home Video Special Edition
The Great Escape March 31, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) March 31, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
Runaway Train (1985) March 31, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
12 Monkeys March 31, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Brazil (1985) March 31, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video Theatrical cut only
Conan the Destroyer March 31, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Darkman (1990) March 31, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
The Deer Hunter March 31, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
DragonHeart March 31, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video Collector's Edition
Dune (1984) March 31, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Field of Dreams March 31, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video Collector's Edition
Scarface (1983) March 31, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video Collector's Edition
The Sting (1973) March 31, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Seven Years in Tibet April 7, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Boogie Nights April 7, 1998 New Line Home Video Special Edition
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation April 7, 1998 New Line Home Video
The Punisher (1989) April 14, 1998 Artisan Home Entertainment LIVE renamed to Artisan starting with this release
The Karate Kid (1984) April 14, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video
G.I. Jane April 21, 1998 Hollywood Pictures Home Video
Mimic (1997) April 21, 1998 Miramax Home Video
Supercop April 21, 1998 Miramax Home Video Original name: Police Story III
101 Dalmatians (1996) April 21, 1998 Walt Disney Home Video
L.A. Confidential April 21, 1998 Warner Home Video
Runaway Train (1985) April 28, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
Born on the Fourth of July April 28, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
The Breakfast Club April 28, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
The Jackal (1997) April 28, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
To Kill a Mockingbird April 28, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video Collector's Edition
Tremors (1990) April 28, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video Collector's Edition
Tomorrow Never Dies May 12, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
As Good As It Gets May 19, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video Special Edition
Starship Troopers May 19, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Dead Presidents May 19, 1998 Hollywood Pictures Home Video
Grosse Pointe Blank May 19, 1998 Hollywood Pictures Home Video
Cop Land May 19, 1998 Miramax Home Video
Pulp Fiction May 19, 1998 Miramax Home Video
Pretty Woman (1990) May 19, 1998 Touchstone Home Video
Tron May 19, 1998 Walt Disney Home Video
Brainstorm (1983) May 26, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
Lifeforce (1985) May 26, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
Carlito's Way May 26, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Daylight May 26, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video Collector's Edition
Psycho May 26, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video Collector's Edition
Street Fighter (1994) May 26, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video Collector's Edition
Passenger 57 May 26, 1998 Warner Home Video
The Postman (1997) June 9, 1998 Warner Home Video
Jason & The Argonauts (1963) June 16, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video Special Edition
Angel Heart June 23, 1998 Artisan Home Entertainment
Boyz N The Hood June 30, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video
El Mariachi/Desperado June 30, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video Special Editon, double feature
Moonstruck June 30, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment Special Edition
Far & Away June 30, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Half-Baked June 30, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Hard Target June 30, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Enter the Dragon June 30, 1998 Warner Home Video Special Edition
Jacob's Ladder July 14, 1998 Artisan Home Entertainment Special Edition
Scream 2 July 21, 1998 Miramax Home Video
Mr. Magoo (1997) July 21, 1998 Walt Disney Home Video
Do the Right Thing July 21, 1998 Universal Studios Home Video
Doctor Zhivago July 28, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
For a Few Dollars More July 28, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
How the West Was Won July 28, 1998 MGM Home Entertainment
Dark City July 28, 1998 New Line Home Video Platinum Series
Oliver! August 11, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video
Starman (1984) August 11, 1998 Columbia Tristar Home Video