Redbox has historically offered various promotional codes and rental opportunities through text message alerts, online codes, and third-party partnerships. These offers typically provide complimentary one-day rentals of DVDs, Blu-rays, or video games at Redbox kiosks. The availability of specific codes is often time-sensitive and targeted toward new subscribers or specific promotional periods. Additionally, Redbox has been involved in community safety initiatives, providing resource kits to families in need. The following sections detail the specific offers and programs identified in the source material.
Text Message and Online Promo Codes
Several sources document specific promotional codes and sign-up methods for free Redbox rentals. These offers generally fall into two categories: codes obtained via text message and codes entered directly at the kiosk.
Text-to-Join Offers One source indicates that consumers can obtain a free one-day rental by texting "FREEBIE" to 727272. This offer is explicitly restricted to new text subscribers. The source notes that individuals already enrolled in Redbox text alerts would need to text "STOP" to 727272 before re-signing up to receive the code. The resulting unique code was reportedly valid through May 31. The same source mentions that new users can also try the code "DVDONME" and sign up for text alerts by texting "SIGNUP" to 727272.
A separate promotion involved video game rentals. Consumers could text "THIEF" to 727272 to receive a unique code for a free one-day game rental. This code was valid for use at Redbox kiosks through April 1 and could only be used once.
Direct Kiosk Codes Other offers involved promo codes entered at the Redbox kiosk during the rental process. One source provided the code "BD83FH12" for a free one-night movie rental (valued at $2.25) when reserving online and renting at the kiosk. This offer was described as valid for a limited time.
Another source provided the code "NW2PCLP3" for a free movie rental (valued at $2.40), valid through December 5. This code was specifically noted to work at the kiosk but not online. The source also mentioned that a promo code can be used more than once if a different credit card is utilized.
Third-Party Partnerships and Gift Deals
Redbox has partnered with other platforms, such as Groupon, to offer discounted or bundled rental codes.
Groupon Deals One source detailed a Groupon offer allowing consumers to purchase three one-night Redbox movie rentals (worth $3.00) for $1.00. This deal was available for a limited time, with codes valid at Redbox kiosks until June 1. The purchase provided three separate codes, allowing the user to rent three movies at different times rather than all at once. The source also noted that Groupon allows users to purchase deals as gifts and offers referral bonuses.
Community Safety Initiatives
Beyond consumer rental promotions, Redbox is associated with a significant safety program for families of children with autism.
The Big Red Safety Box The National Autism Association (NAA) offers the "Big Red Safety Box," a free-of-charge toolkit designed to educate and assist autism families in preventing and responding to wandering-related emergencies. While distributed by the NAA, the initiative is branded with the "Big Red" moniker.
The kit includes educational materials and physical tools: * Educational Materials: The "Be REDy Booklet" contains a caregiver checklist, a Family Wandering Emergency Plan, a first-responder profile form, a wandering-prevention brochure, a sample IEP Letter, a Student Profile Form, Emotion Identification Cards, and Wandering Quick Tips. * Physical Tools: The kit includes two GE Wireless Door/Window Alarms with batteries, one RoadID Bracelet or Shoe ID tag (custom personalization instructions are provided for free engraving and mailing), four Adhesive Stop Sign Visual Prompts for doors and windows, one Safety Alert Window Cling for car or home windows, and one Child ID Kit from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
The source emphasizes that while these tools are helpful, close supervision remains critical.
Educational and Gift Resources
Redbox codes are also utilized in educational and gift-giving contexts.
Teacher Resources Educational resource platforms, such as Teachers Pay Teachers, host free materials that incorporate Redbox themes. One source describes a "Pop Up Reindeer" coloring page that includes teacher gift tags suitable for movie gifts. These tags include a popcorn tag and a filmstrip tag designed to hold a Redbox code. An editable version allows users to type the code directly onto the tag. Another resource offers "Teacher Appreciation Week" gift tags for a Hollywood theme, including a specific tag for a Redbox coupon.
Conclusion
The available documentation confirms that Redbox has historically distributed free rental codes through direct text messaging campaigns, online promo codes, and third-party platforms like Groupon. These offers typically provide one-day rentals of movies or games and are often targeted at new subscribers or specific promotional windows. Additionally, Redbox is associated with the "Big Red Safety Box," a comprehensive safety toolkit for families affected by autism, distributed by the National Autism Association. Educational resources also utilize Redbox codes as part of gift-giving templates for educators.