Miranda Cosgrove, a familiar face from early 2000s television, holds a unique place in many collectors' hearts, representing a distinct era of Nickelodeon programming. Her breakout film role as Summer Hathaway in Richard Linklater's *School of Rock* (2003) remains a touchstone, a highly re-watchable comedy that has seen numerous home video releases, from early DVD pressings to potential future 4K upgrades. This film, alongside her iconic voice work as Margo in the *Despicable Me* franchise, starting with the 2010 original and continuing into *Despicable Me 4* (2024), showcases her enduring appeal across live-action and animation. For collectors, Cosgrove's early career on Nickelodeon offers a nostalgic journey. While her more recent projects might not always receive lavish physical media treatments, titles like *School of Rock* and the *Despicable Me* films are crucial additions to any well-rounded collection. Her work provides a nostalgic gateway for many, linking their childhood television experiences with big-screen blockbusters, making her filmography a valuable and often sought-after part of physical media history.