✅ No, we couldn't find enough information on authoritative news outlets confirming a strong comeback of physical media due to criticism of streaming services.

However, here is what was found:

1. Tom's Guide reports that 4K Blu-ray sales are sharply declining, with a 23.4% year-over-year drop and major retailers like Best Buy reducing inventory or stopping sales of Blu-rays and DVDs. The physical media market in 2024 is shrinking, with streaming services growing and driving home entertainment revenue up by 21% overall. (Trust Score 8/10)

2. Cepro highlights increased consumer frustration with streaming due to rising costs, degraded quality, and content disappearing, making physical media appear more attractive as a premium, reliable alternative with true ownership and better quality. This shows some niche demand but not necessarily a broad comeback.

3. Hackaday discusses that physical media is not fully dead but coexists alongside streaming, serving different audiences. It suggests streaming replaced broadcast TV rather than physical media directly, and physical formats face challenges such as fewer consoles with optical drives. While some value remains, it is unclear if this equates to a "strong comeback". (Trust Score 6/10)

4. Twice magazine presents the perspective that physical media continues evolving with a dedicated fanbase—audiophiles, cinephiles, collectors—and boutique releases. The market is niche but "thriving" in certain segments despite mainstream decline. (Trust Score 7/10)

5. A YouTube video mentions a small trend of some people returning to old physical formats due to subscription fatigue, but it emphasizes this is not mainstream in 2025. (Trust Score 5/10)

Overall, the evidence from major outlets and market reports indicates physical media sales are declining overall, but there remains a niche segment valuing it as a premium alternative amidst streaming frustrations. This does not fully support the claim of a broad or strong comeback, but rather a smaller-scale resurgence in specific communities.

Sources:

https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/4k-blu-ray-sales-are-in-free-fall-you-might-want-to-buy-them-now-while-you-still-can

https://www.cepro.com/news/value-of-owning-physical-media-over-streaming-digital-content/619770/

https://hackaday.com/2025/01/09/physical-media-is-dead-long-live-physical-media/

https://www.twice.com/blog/executive-insight/executive-insight-from-discs-to-digital-the-role-of-physical-media-in-a-streaming-world

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPWzY8gb4Is