The creators of Hacks are looking to preserve the Emmy-winning comedy beyond the streaming era by pursuing a full-series DVD box set after the show’s May 28 finale. Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky said they want to release the series on physical media as a way to keep it accessible even if titles continue to disappear from streaming platforms amid studio mergers and shifting corporate priorities.
Aniello said the current entertainment landscape makes physical media more important because shows and films can be removed at any time, leaving audiences unable to revisit work they love. She warned that the growing consolidation of media companies gives too much control over art’s availability to algorithms, executives and corporate decisions. In her view, that creates real concerns about access and censorship, especially as more companies are absorbed by larger entities.
The trio said they are actively trying to make a Hacks DVD box set happen, though there are no official plans yet. Aniello described the idea as a way to ensure the show remains in existence “for as long as DVD players exist,” underscoring the group’s push to create a lasting archive of the series outside streaming services. She added that they would want the set to include DVD extras and deleted scenes for fans.
The discussion comes as Hacks approaches the end of its fifth and final season on HBO Max, with the series having debuted in 2021. The show’s creators framed the potential box set as both a fan service and a practical response to the uncertainty surrounding streaming libraries, which have become increasingly vulnerable during a period of major industry consolidation.
Their comments also arrive amid the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, which has drawn widespread criticism in Hollywood. The creators’ remarks reflect a broader anxiety across the industry about the long-term stability of streaming catalogs and the disappearance of culturally significant projects from digital platforms.
While the DVD release remains unconfirmed, the idea has already become part of the conversation around the series’ ending. For Aniello, Downs and Statsky, a physical release would serve as more than a collectible: it would be a safeguard against the volatility of the modern streaming marketplace and a way to preserve Hacks for future viewers.
