Very Good Video to Open in Sacramento Oak Park
A new video rental store featuring nearly 5,000 titles is set to debut at 3433 Broadway this Thursday.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Local Shops
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Sacramento residents will soon have a new spot for movie rentals as Very Good Video prepares for its grand opening at 3433 Broadway in Oak Park. The store is scheduled to welcome the public starting at noon on October 24, 2026.
Why it matters
Owners Chris Emery and Jefferson Miller are launching the shop to foster community interaction and physical movie browsing. They have prioritized accessibility to ensure the store serves neighbors from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
The store stocks nearly 5,000 titles across DVD, Blu-ray, and VHS formats. The location also features a 25-seat screening room area and offers hardware rentals including VCRs and DVD players.
The players
Chris Emery
He is one of the co-owners of the new video rental storefront in the Oak Park neighborhood.
Jefferson Miller
He is a co-owner who helped establish the local business to encourage community movie browsing.
The details
Customers can rent items by setting up an account with a name, phone number, and credit card, with returns handled through an on-site drop box. In addition to rentals, the shop plans to introduce disc-repair services and VHS digitization in the future.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: Grand opening at noon.
Culture Shift
The arrival of Very Good Video reflects a broader cultural movement toward the resurgence of analog media consumption in local communities. This trend moves away from purely digital streaming toward the tactile experience of browsing physical collections.
Local movie enthusiasts can visit the store on Broadway to access physical media and equipment rentals, potentially changing how they source films for home viewing. Residents should prepare a payment method and personal contact information to create an account for checkouts.
The takeaway
This new storefront offers a rare physical space for film fans to connect and discover media that may not be available on major platforms. Visitors are encouraged to explore the rental catalog and utilize the screening room for local viewing events.
Further reading
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