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How old is Blockbuster?

Blockbuster is 40 years old.

Blockbuster opened its first store on October 19, 1985. That's 40 years, 11 months and 8 days.

as of September 2026

The first store was in Dallas; one store is still open in Oregon.

Blockbuster turns 50 on October 19, 2035.

If you were born before October 19, 1985, you're older than Blockbuster.

Mind-bender: Blockbuster is closer in time to the end of World War II (1945) than to today.

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