This "Bonus Economy" proves that popular media consumers are suffering from digital fatigue. When everything is available everywhere, nothing is special. A Blu-ray with 5 hours of exclusive making-of documentaries is no longer a relic; it is a trophy. Long-form exclusive content drives subscriptions, but short-form exclusive content drives conversation. TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts have become the teaser trailers for exclusive vaults.
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Oppenheimer’s physical release sold out multiple pressings because it contained three hours of exclusive IMAX ratio footage and a chemistry-focused documentary not found on Peacock. Similarly, the Dune: Part Two steelbook included a black-and-white version of the film with exclusive voiceover. This "Bonus Economy" proves that popular media consumers