Was October 27, 2026 the day the last blockbuster closed?
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NO
No — the last Blockbuster is still open in Bend, Oregon, so it hasn't closed yet.
Why
- Bend's independently run franchise has been the last Blockbuster on Earth since 2019
- Viral claims of a Halloween 2024 closure were debunked by Snopes and local press
- A 2026 review and listing show it still rents movies and sells merchandise
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