Guillermo Del Toro recently endorsed the significance of physical media, aligning with Christopher Nolan's views on film ownership in response to streaming trends. Variety reported Nolan's commentary during discussions about the home release of Oppenheimer, a $950 million-grossing atomic bomb drama set to hit Blu-ray and digital platforms this month.

Del Toro, echoing Nolan's sentiments, shared the director's remarks on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), underlining the responsibility associated with owning physical copies. "Physical media is almost a Fahrenheit 451 level of responsibility," wrote Del Toro, emphasizing the role film enthusiasts play as custodians of beloved films for future generations.

Nolan's concerns about the ephemeral nature of streaming versions, where titles are taken down with little to no notice, further support the critique of streaming services. Many platforms are now known for increasingly removing streaming-only offerings, which presents clear challenges when titles become unavailable elsewhere. Or as Nolan stated last month, he advises purchasing the Oppenheimer disc to ensure "no evil streaming service can steal it from you."