April presents a noteworthy lineup of films for home viewing, with compelling releases on DVD and Blu-ray. The clear headliner is Anora. Fresh from its triumphant run at the Academy Awards, Anora, which garnered a remarkable five Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture, is set to captivate home audiences.
Anora (April 29)
Anora (Oscar winner Mikey Madison) finds herself in a whirlwind, unexpected romance when she meets Ivan, the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. Their impulsive marriage sets off a chaotic chain of events, as Ivan's parents, upon discovering their son's hasty union, descend upon New York City to forcefully dissolve it.
A Complete Unknown (April 1)
Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in the true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in New York City with his guitar. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide.
Mufasa: The Lion King (April 1)
Rafiki tells the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka--the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny--their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Companion (April 1)
A weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin turns into chaos after it's revealed that one of the guests is not what they seem.
Dog Man (April 1)
In the DreamWorks Animation film adaptation of Dav Pilkey's "Dog Man," a police dog and his officer are fused together after a life-saving surgery, becoming the crime-fighting hero Dog Man, who must stop the evil plans of Petey the Cat and his clone, Lil Petey, while forging an unexpected bond with the kitten.
Paddington in Peru (April 29)
Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
A complete list of this month’s movie and TV releases can be found here.