What Is MetaDater?
A simple but powerful metadata modifier that allows you to sort movies in Jellyfin using their digital release date instead of theatrical release date. This ensures your latest acquisitions appear at the front of your 'Latest Movies' collection, right where they should be.
Why Do You Need This?
Without MetaDater, movie sorting can be problematic:
Real Example: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Theatrical Release: December 19, 2025
Digital Release: March 31, 2026
When sorted by theatrical date, this movie gets buried far behind older digital releases, appearing 1-2 months back in your collection instead of at the front where newly released digital content belongs.
The Solution: MetaDater lets you sort by digital release date, ensuring latest movies show up where you want them!
Key Features
📅 Smart Sorting
Switch between theatrical and digital release dates for perfect collection organization
🎯 Latest Movies First
Your newest digital acquisitions appear at the front of your collection
🔗 Plugin Compatible
Works seamlessly with Home Screen Sections and Jellyfin Enhanced
Why This Matters
It's surprising that Jellyfin doesn't offer built-in date selection for sorting, but MetaDater fills this gap. When combined with custom plugins like Home Screen Sections or Jellyfin Enhanced, you can create dynamic collections that showcase your latest content exactly how you want it.
Coming Soon
Download files and complete build instructions will be available shortly
Includes easy-to-follow steps for building your own .DLL with your personal TMDB API key
Check Back SoonWhat to Expect
Technical Notes
The complete .DLL cannot be pre-built as it requires your personal TMDB API key for security reasons. However, the build process is straightforward and all tools needed are provided. Don't worry — you'll have everything needed to get this working on your own Jellyfin instance.