Also new this month are and , plus the 4K debuts of , the Trilogy, and Physical media may be devalued by some in our streaming-dominated world, but you’d be surprised how many on disc. Also, some titles can be so much more rewarding on DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD, especially when they’re loaded with special packaging and bonus features. With that in mind, here’s a look at all the best films and TV series that you can spin starting in April 2024, including Jason Statham in the action-thriller , plus the disc debuts of Disney+ series such as , and . Also arriving this month are recent theatrical movies such as , and , as well as the 4K UHD debuts of Martin Scorsese’s , Steven Soderbergh’s Trilogy, and the cult horror film . (2024) (2024) Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse star in , the directorial debut of Zelda Williams. The official description of the 1980s-set horror-comedy written by Diablo Cody reads: “A coming-of-rage love story about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness … and a few missing body parts along the way.” Available on DVD and , ’s bonus features include deleted scenes, a gag reel, “Resurrecting The ‘80s,” “An Electric Connection,” “A Dark
comedy Duo,” and a commentary track by Zelda Williams — the daughter of the late Robin Williams. (2006) (2006) Martin Scorsese’s epic crime drama won four
Oscars, including Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The official description of the movie starring Jack Nicholson,
Leonardo DiCaprio,
Matt Damon, and Mark Wahlberg reads: “ is set in South Boston where the state
police force is waging an all-out war to take down the city’s top organized crime ring. The key is to end the reign of powerful mob boss Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson).” Warner Bros. has remastered the Oscar-winning film for its debut. Bonus features include a three-part “Stranger Than Fiction” featurette, which is broken down into “The True Story Of Whitey Bulger,” “Southie And ,” and “Crossing Criminal Cultures.” There is also the “Guilt And Betrayal: Looking Into ” featurette and nine additional scenes with intros by Scorsese. (2024) (2024) Jason Statham scored a surprise hit as the lead of the David Ayer-directed action-thriller , which grossed more than $152 million worldwide. The official description for the movie, also starring Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, Josh Hutcherson, and Jeremy Irons, reads: “In , one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as ‘Beekeepers.’” The bare-bones physical release is available on both and Blu-ray, each packaged with a redeemable code for a digital copy of Statham’s latest action pic. : The Complete First Season (2022) : The Complete First Season (2022) If you don’t have Disney+, April is the month to pick up some fan-favorite and MCU series on disc for the first time. First up is , a prequel series to featuring Diego Luna reprising his role as Cassian Andor. The official description reads: “Explore a new perspective from the galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.” : The Complete First Season is available on both and Blu-ray, including a collectible SteelB00k edition. There are several extensive behind-the-scenes bonus features about the series’ origins, the shoot in
Scotland, the Empire’s penal system, character spotlights, stunts, and much more. The Complete Series (2022) The Complete Series (2022) Also debuting on disc for the first time is the complete series featuring Ewan McGregor reprising his role as the titular Jedi. The series takes place between and during which time Obi-Wan must have aged to transform from McGregor to Alec Guinness. In addition to McGregor, features the return of Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader. Available on both Blu-ray and 4K UHD — including a collectible edition — ’s bonus features include “Duels Of Fate: Obi-Wan Vs. Vader,” “The Dark Times: Villains,” “Designing The Galaxy,” and a series-finale commentary track by director Deborah Chow. The Complete First Season (2022) The Complete First Season (2022) Another Disney+ series arriving on disc for the first time is Marvel’s starring Oscar Isaac. The official description reads: “When Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a mild-mannered gift shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of
Egypt.” : The Complete First Season is available on both and Blu-ray. Extras include a featurette on Egyptology, “Assembled: The Making Of ,” deleted scenes, and a gag reel. Trilogy (2001-2007) Trilogy (2001-2007) Steven Soderbergh’s Trilogy — , and — arrives this month for the first time on . George Clooney plays Danny Ocean, who leads a gang to commit some extraordinary heists in
Las Vegas and Europe in this trilogy starring
Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy García, Julia Roberts, Casey Affleck, Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, and Carl Reiner. Each movie contains several making-of and behind-the-scenes featurettes ported over from the previous Blu-ray releases, including commentary tracks on all three movies by Soderbergh. : The Complete First Season (2021) : The Complete First Season (2021) Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan reprise their MCU roles as Sam Wilson/Falcon and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, respectively, on the Disney+ series . The official description of the six-episode series reads: “The pair, who came together in the final moments of , team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities — and patience.” Available on both and Blu-ray, ’s bonus features include “Cap’s Shield,” “Assembled: The Making Of ,” deleted scenes, and a gag reel. (2024) (2024) For those of you who’ve never met a superhero flick that you didn’t like comes the critically panned , set in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU). The official description of the origin story starring Dakota Johnson,
Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Adam Scott, and Emma Roberts reads: “The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future… and realizes she can use that insight to change it. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young
Women bound for powerful destinies... if they can all survive a deadly present.” Available on both and Blu-ray, ’s bonus features include several behind-the-scenes and making-of featurettes, plus a deleted scene, a gag reel, and Easter eggs. (1982) (1982) Arrow Video brings Frank Henenlotter’s cult classic horror film to for the first time this month. The official description reads: “Duane Bradley seems like a pretty ordinary guy. His formerly conjoined twin, Belial, on the other hand, is a deformed creature who lives in a wicker basket. Arriving in the Big
Apple and taking up a room at a seedy hotel, the pair set about hunting down and butchering the surgeons responsible for their separation.” The disc is loaded with a full basket of bonus features, including a commentary track, interviews with the cast and crew, a feature-length documentary on the three movies, outtakes, archival behind-the-scenes featurettes, the “Belial’s Dream” animated short, and so much more. also comes bundled with a collectible booklet and a double-sided, fold-out poster featuring both the original and newly commissioned artwork. (2024) (2024) 2024's is a musical comedy inspired by the stage musical of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the 2004 movie also written by Tina Fey. The official description reads: “New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called ‘The Plastics,’ ruled by the conniving
Queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika). However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney), she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs.” Available on both and Blu-ray, ’ bonus features include “A New Age Of ,” a behind-the-scenes look at the musical numbers, “The New Plastics,” a gag reel, an extended scene, the
music video “Not My Fault” by Reneé Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion, and a sing-along feature with select songs.