Black Friday 2022 entertainment deals: box sets, board games and Lego
The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday entertainment deals for movie and TV fans
Now that Black Friday 2022 is upon us, it's a great time to pick up Christmas gifts, either for yourself or for someone else in your life. That's definitely true regarding entertainment deals, on box sets, board games, Lego and more.
Alongside our guide to the best streaming deals, this entertainment sales roundup should help you find that perfect something.
With Christmas coming up very soon, Black Friday and Cyber Monday (the more techy follow-up on November 28) there are deals that would be perfect gifts for the pop culture fan in your life. Discounts on things like Lego kits, DVD and Blu-ray box sets, board games and toys, and we're expecting more to pop up as we get further into the Black Friday season.
To help you navigate the huge number of deals out there, we've come up with this Black Friday entertainment deals list, which doubles as a gift guide for Christmas, to help you find what you're looking for. We're scouring the web to find the best discounts and present ideas, so will keep this guide frequently updated.
Where to find Black Friday deals in the US
- Amazon: big deals on a huge range for Prime subscribers
- Barnes & Noble: 50% off classic Criterion films
- Best Buy: discounts on TVs, projectors and other tech
- Disney Store: sale on mugs, clothing and festive decorations
- Lego: up to 40% off retiring or rare sets
- Target: up to 50% off streaming gadgets, TVs and more
- Walmart: huge savings on DVDs and Blu-Rays including 60% off The Batman, Encanto and Jurassic World Dominion
Where to find Black Friday deals in the UK
- Amazon: what isn't discounted at Amazon?!
- Disney Shop: deals on all kinds of Christmas decorations
- HMV: bundle savings on DVDs and discounts on tech
- John Lewis: up to 25% off Lego sets including Harry Potter, Star Wars and more
- Lego: up to 40% off a range of gift-sized kits
- Smyths: lots of family-friendly board games, Lego and toys
- Zavvi: loads of great DVD and box set deals
Blu-rays and Box Sets: US
Game of Thrones: The Complete Collection 4K: was $254.99, now $148.28, saving 42% at Amazon
For fans of Game of Thrones, this is a must-buy. The box sets contains every single episode in 4K, alongside a wealth of extra content. Don't need 4K cuts of it all? DVD copies are also discounted:
DVD: was $169.99, now $79.99, saving 53%
That '70s Show: The Complete Series: was $75.99, now $19.96, saving 73% at Walmart
There's a massive discount on the That 70s Show box set, containing all eight seasons of the show on Blu-ray, with lots of bonus features too. Percentage-wise, this will almost definitely end up being one of the best Black Friday box set deals this year.
Supernatural: The Complete Series: was $167.01, now $99.96, saving 40% at Walmart
The long-running cult classic horror show is available at a discount, getting out all 15 seasons and 327 episodes for less than $100. Just in time for prequel series The Winchesters!
The Hobbit trilogy (extended edition) on Blu-ray: was $74.99, now $53.99 at Best Buy
While The Hobbit may have been divisive, it definitely still has its fans, especially with the extended edition adding lots to the three movies. You can save $21 on the box set with this Black Friday deal.
Star Wars: The Next Generation: was $79.40, now $66.96, saving 15% at Walmart
This is a great gift for a Star Trek fan: the Picard-touting Next Generation series is available here at a discount, with all 7 seasons available on DVD.
Yellowstone: the First Four Seasons on Blu-Ray: was $89.99, now $71.99, saving 20% at Best Buy
With the Yellowstone season 5 now airing, alongside multiple spin-offs, this Blu-ray box set of the first four seasons is the perfect way to get into the show (or catch up if you already like it).
Twilight Saga five movie collection: was $19.98, now $7.96, saving 60% at Amazon
If you've been keen to catch up on all five Twilight movies, this discount makes the DVD box set even more affordable than buying one of many other DVDs on sale.
Friday the 13th Blu-ray Collection: was $159.98, now $95.99, saving 40% at Amazon
Slasher fans assemble: you can get 14 movies worth of Jason Voorhees action, as well as a huge number of extras including classic trailers, audio commentaries and behind-the-scenes documentaries, for a discounted price.
The Hunger Games Steelbook collection: was $99.99, now $89.99, saving 10% at Best Buy
With a new entry coming in 2023, it's the perfect time to catch up on the four existing Hunger Games movies, complete with all the bonus features and some specially-designed steelbook covers.
Blu-rays and Box Sets: UK
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Blu-ray: was £81.99, now £64.99, saving 20% at Zavvi
Star Wars fans can get themselves all of the nine main-series films on Blu-ray, complete with audio commentaries of all and a swanky box. Just note, Solo and Rogue one aren't included.
Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures Blu-ray: was £64.99, now £19.99, saving 70% at Zavvi
One of the best box set deals right now is 70% off the four Indiana Jones movies , with special "making-of" and behind-the-scenes features included as well. This could be one of the best deals we see all Black Friday.
The Dark Knight Trilogy Blu-ray: was £44.99, now £18.99, saving 57% at Zavvi
The three Nolan Batman films, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, are all available on Blu-ray here at over half off.
Succession seasons 1-3: was £39.99, now £29.99, saving 24% at Amazon
Given how big Succession has become, but that it's not too easy to stream in the UK, this DVD box set would be a great gift for someone who's wanting to check it out.
Marvel Studio Collector's Edition Blu-ray: was £43.99, now £34.99, saving 20% at Zavvi
If you know someone who loves Marvel films (including yourself), the Collector's Edition box set would make a great gift. The one we've linked above is for Phase 1, but there are also sets for Phase 2, and two separate ones for the first and second halves of Phase 3.
Phase 2 | Phase 3 Part 1 | Phase 3 Part 2
Alien 1-6 box set Blu-ray: was £44.99, now £24.99, saving 44% at Zavvi
You can get all six main-series Alien films on Blu-ray for almost half price at Zavvi (the two Alien vs Predator movies aren't included). Since some of these can be a little hard to find on streaming services, it's a good buy for fans.
MASH Complete Box: was £43.86, now £35.89, saving 18% at Amazon
The classic comedy MASH is available at a discount, and it's a pretty good price when you consider that you're getting a whopping 33 DVDs included. Great for fans of the show or people looking to get into it.
Best Lego deals: US
- Lego store: Lego sales page here
- Amazon: Lego deals here
- Best Buy: Lego sales here
- Barnes and Noble: Lego hub here
- Target: Lego page here
- Walmart: Lego sets here
Lego Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar: was $44.99, now $34.99, saving 20% at Amazon
Lego is big on its advent calendars, and this is one of its 2022 range, based on the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Every day you get some more bricks or minifigures, to slowly create more builds. There's also the new Star Wars one on offer:
Star Wars: was $44.99, now $35.99, saving 18% at Walmart
Lego Star Wars Luke's X-Wing Fighter: was $49.99, now $39.99, saving 20% at Amazon
This iconic Star Wars ship comes with minifigures for Luke, Leia, R2-D2 and... General Dodonna. At this price it's a great gift for a Star Wars fan.
LEGO Encanto The Madrigal House: was $49.99, now $39.99, saving $10 at Amazon
This set, based on recent Disney animation Encanto, comes with nearly 600 pieces. It uses Lego's alternative Minifigure design, with the figs looking a little more like dolls.
Lego Queer Eye – The Fab 5 Loft: was $99.99, now $59.99, saving 40% at Lego.com
A set Lego is soon to retire, this Queer Eye-inspired set depicts the loft from the makeover TV show, including minifigures of each of the Fab 5.
LEGO BrickHeadz Star Wars The Mandalorian: was $19.99, now $13.99, saving 30% at Walmart
This double-model Lego kit depicts The Mandalorian (guess which show he's from) and The Child, and makes for a cute little decoration.
Lego The Batman Batcave: was $79.95, now $64, saving 20% at Walmart
This set, based on The Batman, depicts the Batcave, particularly the standoff with The Riddler. It comes with loads of other characters too, including a Bat motorbike.
Best Lego deals: UK
- Lego store: Lego sales page here
- Amazon: Lego deals here
- Zavvi: Lego sales here
- Smyths: Lego deals here
- John Lewis: Lego sets here
Lego Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy advent calendar: was £31.99, now £23.99, saving 25% at John Lewis
John Lewis is discounting the whole range of 2022 Lego advent calendars, with 25% off each. The one linked above is the Guardians of the Galaxy one, but Star Wars, Friends, City and Harry Potter are also getting reductions:
Harry Potter: was £29.99, now £22.49, saving 25% at John Lewis
Star Wars: was £29.99, now £22.49, saving 25% at John Lewis
Friends: was £21.99, now £18.99, saving 13% at Zavvi
City: was £21.99, now £18.99, saving 13% at Zavvi
Lego Star Wars Imperial TIE Fighter: was £39.99, now £29.99, saving 25% at Smyths
This iconic Star Wars set lets you build a big TIE Fighter and comes with three Stormtrooper mini figures. This discount makes it well-priced to be a gift for a Star Wars fan (or yourself).
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle: was £409.99, now £344.99, saving 15% at Zavvi
You can get this massive Hogwarts set for a 15% discount, and while that doesn't seem like a huge reduction, consider that it equals £65 off. It's the ultimate set for adult Lego collectors (it's designed more as a decorative set than a play one).
Lego Harry Potter Ministry of Magic: was £89.99, now £57.99, saving 36% at Amazon
This modular Harry Potter set is discounted further at Amazon than at other shops. It recreates the film scene where the three heroes visit the Ministry of Magic.
Lego Queer Eye – The Fab 5 Loft: was £89.99, now £53.99, saving 40% at Lego.com
A set Lego is soon to retire, this Queer Eye-inspired set depicts the loft from the makeover TV show, including minifigures of each of the Fab 5.
Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon: was £734.99, now £684.99, saving 6% at Zavvi
Sure, 6% isn't the biggest saving in the world, but that's still £50 off this incredibly pricey Lego set. It's definitely one for the die-hard Lego fan, given that there 7,500 bricks, and it comes with multiple groups of heroes for the original and sequel trilogies.
Best board games: US
Clue: was $11.99, now $6, saving 50% at Walmart
Does Clue even need an introduction? A classic mystery board game (with a new character for this 2013 edition, Clue is played the world over. At just $6 it's very cheap here, and will certianly make your Christmas... murdery.
Ticket to Ride: was $54.99, now $44.99, saving 18% at Amazon
Ticket to Ride is one of the most popular board games out there. Often considered 'Monopoly taken up to 11', it's a good way to spend an evening and lose your family. Lots of the game's spin-offs, with different themes, are also discounted too.
Monopoly Animal Crossing New Horizons: was $17.29, now $12.10, saving 30% at Target
If you're a fan of capitalism-flavored games, this mash-up of Monopoly and Animal Crossing was made for you. It's like your average Monopoly, but themed after the popular game (and the New Horizons one in particular).
Splendor: was $39.99, now $29.99, saving 25% at Amazon
Splendor is a nice lightweight card game, in which you compete with the other players to create a lucrative jewelry industry. It's easy(ish) to learn, and doesn't take too long to play, making it a popular game for quick sessions.
Scythe: was $79.99, now $61.99, saving 23% at Amazon
Scythe is a really popular (and big) board game, about fighting for control of an land with big robots. It comes with loads of different figures and models, hence the price (and size of the box) but it makes for a really engrossing play session.
Best board games: UK
Monopoly Elf Edition: was £29.99, now £22.99, saving 23% at Zavvi
This is one of the most Christmassy board games you'll be able to find, mixing the festive staple with one of the merriest films. Loads of Monopoly editions are actually discounted at Zavvi, including:
Naruto | The Nightmare Before Christmas | South Park | The Office (US) | World Football Stars | ET | Top Gun | Back to the Future | Gremlins | James Bond | Love Actually | Cornwall | Christmas | Eternals
Risk: was £38.99, now £25.80, saving 34% at Amazon
Risk is a classic board game, and one that's seen a pretty tempting discount from Amazon. This edition is designed to work with Amazon Alexa (though you can play without if you don't have an Echo device).
Ticket to Ride Europe: was £37.99, now £28.99, saving 24% at Zavvi
While the standard Ticket to Ride is set in America, this is a version that takes the same basic game and provides a European map instead (presumably other differences include cheaper rail fares and quicker travel times?).
Black Friday shopping tips
- Be aware of scams: big online shopping events like Cyber Monday can attract scammers, so make sure you shop from official sites (check the domain) and if you get emailed Cyber Monday deals, check the sender is reputable before clicking any links.
- Avoid refurbished products: while refurbished goods are often a good way to get the item you want for less, during sales periods they're not always the best value. Also, be sure you're not buying a refurbished item when you think you're buying something new.
- Consider stock shortages: there are so many issues around delivery delays and lack of stock hitting retailers this year that we'd suggest starting your holiday shopping as soon as you see the item you want, at a price you think is good value. Of course, if time isn't an issue then it's worth weighing up whether you really want to hold on in the hopes of an even better deal.
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Tom is the streaming and ecommerce writer at What to Watch, covering streaming services in the US and UK. His goal is to help you navigate the busy and confusing online video market, to help you find the TV, movies and sports that you're looking for without having to spend too much money.