A method of releasing a production. Most often used by Disney; this simply implies that there is no theatrical release and that the production is only available on home video. Direct-to-video productions tend to be of lower quality and lower budget than theatrical productions, and in Disney's case, are generally handled by their Television Animation Department.

Some examples of Direct-to-video releases:

• The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride
• The Little Mermaid II:Return to the Sea
• Wakko's Wish
• Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation

And many more...