Among the first films ever released on DVD, there is no single "first" movie as multiple titles were released simultaneously depending on the region. In Japan, where DVDs first launched in November 1996, four movies were among the earliest released on DVD in December 1996: The Fugitive, Blade Runner (Director’s Cut), Eraser, and Assassins. These titles were some of the pioneering films showcasing the new format to Japanese audiences. In the United States, DVDs were released in March 1997, coinciding with the Academy Awards ceremony. On launch day, there were 32 different titles available, including Twister, A Streetcar Named Desire (Director’s Cut), Space Jam, Rocky, Goodfellas, and Batman. Among these, Twister is widely recognized as the first DVD movie in the U.S., chosen for its impressive special effects and sound quality that demonstrated the capabilities of the DVD format. Thus, the earliest films on DVD include Blade Runner in Japan and Twister in the U.S., marking the beginning of the DVD era in home entertainment.