A method for controlling an autostart of a data application and a video playback apparatus thereof are provided. The method for controlling an autostart of a data application includes determining stored setup information of a start procedure of the data application, and executing the data application according to the determined setup information of the start method of the data application. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the data application from being automatically started unintentionally, and only the required data application can be automatically started by user control, and accordingly, user convenience is enhanced.