The Criterion Collection Just Got Its First Physical Outpost in Toronto

The Criterion Collection Just Got Its First Physical Outpost in Toronto

Beloved physical media now has a new physical home. The Criterion Collection is now available (to buy! in person! like, with other people around you!) at the first brick-and-mortar location of independent home-video retailer Cinema Cellar. The collection’s brand new Canadian home is now officially open in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District, thanks to Cinema Cellar’s just-launched space at 129 John Street, mere steps from TIFF Lightbox…

Streaming fatigue? Inside the new Criterion retail store in Toronto

A massive selection of DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K physical movies lining every wall has opened in Toronto, curated by Criterion Collection, a film company based in New York. CBC’s Mercedes Gaztambide takes you inside its first retail store in the city.

The Criterion Collection's new Cinema Cellar draws cinephiles from far and wide

A steady stream of cinephiles have been coming in and out of the Cinema Cellar, The Criterion Collection’s new brick and mortar home on John Street debuting for TIFF, with armfuls of boutique Blu-rays.

The Criterion Collection’s new Cinema Cellar draws cinephiles from far and wide

A steady stream of cinephiles have been coming in and out of the Cinema Cellar, The Criterion Collection’s new brick and mortar home on John Street debuting for TIFF, with armfuls of boutique Blu-rays.

Criterion celebrates TIFF 2026 with permanent new store in Toronto

Criterion has established a Canadian home in Toronto’s Entertainment District. To coincide with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the New York City-based entertainment distribution company has opened its first Canadian brick-and-mortar store at home video retailer Cinema Cellar. Located on 129 John St. right by the TIFF Lightbox and Scotiabank Theatre, the permanent new […]