It's A Digital Disease!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Ninja-Trix on 2025-03-26 03:25:47.

Due to cheap manufacturing, Warner HDDVDs AND DVDs from the same era have been found to have incredibly early disc rot, characterized by clouded splotched between the data layer and the protective coat. This is caused by air pockets seeping through when the layers aren't properly sealed.

While HDDVDs had it the worst, some showing clouding even when purchased new at the time, just now, DVDs from the same era are showing the same signs of decay.

Someone else has compiled a comprehensive list of the affected releases and you may want to consider backing up your copies if you have them:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CyLGHyuhA2mfhPr4Bkyj8RAapl_0LTmN/