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8 DVDs From the ‘90s That Are Worth a Small Fortune Now

Many '90s films went on to have cult followings, spiking resale value.

By Calista Headrick , Edited by Sara Albertelli

Updated July 31, 2026

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Though the '90s produced an incredible number of massive box office hits and cult classics, most DVDs from the decade are not worth much more than $10, if that. However, there are a select few that are worth a small fortune, enough to put away some extra cash or help pay for your rent for the month. Value lies in unique features for each DVD, such as a limited release version or set or niche cultural appeal.

Keep an eye out for these eight DVDs and sets of '90s films that are worth a small fortune today.

Editor's note: All estimated market values come from eBay, unless otherwise stated.

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'The Matrix'

Estimated market value: $409

Even used copies of the 1999 sci-fi phenomenon "The Matrix" on DVD have been known to sell for around $100 on eBay. A copy in excellent condition and factory-sealed recently sold for more than $400.

The full trilogy, which includes "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Matrix Revolutions," is even more valuable, with several factory-sealed sets recently selling on eBay for $600.

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'Dead Alive'

Estimated market value: $150

Due to rarity, there's a solid market for B-horror films on DVD. Peter Jackson's 1992 horror comedy "Braindead," which was released in the U.S. as "Dead Alive," is a prime example.

Even used copies of the campy zombie thriller are rare and regularly sell on sites like eBay for more than $100. One kept in near-mint condition recently sold for $150.

'Party Girl'

Estimated market value: $85

"Party Girl," the 1995 film starring Parker Posey as an irresponsible New York City 20-something, has become a cult classic over the past 30 years. DVDs with a colorful, limited edition slip-cover have been known to sell for $100 on resale sites, but the going rate these days appears to be around $85.

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'The Big Comfy Couch' season 1

Estimated market value: $100

Since DVDs first became available in the U.S. in 1997, many popular TV shows from the decade were quickly put on DVD and made widely available. Interestingly, DVDs of popular kids' shows are often harder to come by than the dramas that dominated the silver screen.

Take "The Big Comfy Couch," for example. Season 1 of the quirky kids' show, which first premiered in 1992, recently sold for $100 on eBay.

'Twister' 30th anniversary collector's box

Estimated market value: $180

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic 1996 storm chaser film "Twister," a collector's box was released with special behind-the-scenes footage and photographs.

Even pre-owned and opened versions tend to sell for well over $100 on eBay, and a near-mint version of the collector's box recently sold for $180.

'Dogma' collector's box

Estimated market value: $150

The Kevin Smith-directed 1999 satire "Dogma," which tells the story of two fallen angels and a plot to get back into heaven that happens to involve the destruction of humanity, quickly became a cult classic.

A collector's edition DVD set, which features bonus scenes, cast interviews, and more, is rare and quite valuable on resale sites. Sealed versions have been known to sell for $150 and beyond.

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'The Big Lebowski' 10th anniversary bowling ball

Estimated market value: $80

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 1998 cult classic, "The Big Lebowski," a limited edition two-disk DVD set was released packaged in an incredibly fitting, bowling ball display.

In its original package, the bowling ball DVD set is worth up to $80 on the resale market. Despite the film's popularity, regular old, non-bowling ball DVDs could sell for as low as $3.

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'Kids'

Estimated market value: $40

"Kids" tells the heart-wrenching story of teens in '90s New York City navigating youth and the particular challenges of the era. It's difficult to find on streaming networks, which is likely responsible for the DVD's value. The going rate on eBay, even for used versions, is around $40.

Bottom line

Despite streaming taking over so much of how we consume entertainment, the market for physical media like DVDs appears to be growing. Still, most DVDs of '90s films, even massive box office hits like "Titanic," are only worth a few bucks on the resale market.

Condition and completeness make the biggest difference in what a DVD is actually worth. A factory-sealed copy could be worth many times more than the same title opened and played, and missing inserts, artwork, or slipcovers could cut the value further. Before assuming a common '90s DVD sitting in a drawer is valuable, check exactly what you have: whether it's still sealed, whether the original packaging and inserts are intact, and whether it's a standard release or one of the limited or special editions that could help you put extra cash in your pocket.

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