direct-to-DVD

not-comparable

Of a motion picture, originally released in DVD format without being released to cinemas or broadcast on television.

Japanese Meaning

劇場公開やテレビ放映を経ず、DVD形式で直接リリースされた映画を指す（DVDで直接公開された映画）

The studio released a direct-to-DVD sequel that surprised fans with its unexpectedly high quality.

そのスタジオが制作した続編は劇場公開やテレビ放送を経ずにDVDで直接発売され、その予想外の高品質にファンは驚いた。

Sense（1）

Of a motion picture, originally released in DVD format without being released to cinemas or broadcast on television.