The prequel to a beloved Disney classic tops the DVD releases for the week of April 1.

"Mufasa: The Lion King": From director Barry Jenkins comes the photorealistic coming-of-age story of King Mufasa, which details the rift between him and his brother Scar before the events of "The Lion King."

"The true message of 'Mufasa' is to never doubt Jenkins, even when he makes a choice that seems outside of his wheelhouse," writes Tribune News Service critic Katie Walsh in her review. "As a kid, he said he watched 'The Lion King' at least 150 times. He knows the characters and the story intimately, and in 'Mufasa,' he expands the scope and range of this world, offering up a story that exists in the realm of 'The Lion King' but doesn’t retread on old material (or desecrate it)."

NEW ON DVD APRIL 1

"A Complete Unknown": Timothée Chalamet plays Bob Dylan in director James Mangold's biopic about the singer-songwriter's early days in New York City. Supporting players include Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning and Scoot McNairy.

"Dog Man": This adaptation of Dav Pilkey's children's book series from DreamWorks Animation finds a half-man/half-dog cop patrolling Ohkay City, fighting evil supervillains.

"One of Them Days": Keke Palmer and SZA star in this comedy as two best friends living in L.A. who have a crazy day trying to secure their rent payment.

"Flight Risk": Mel Gibson directs this up-in-the-air action thriller starring Mark Wahlberg as a pilot who is more than he seems, while Michelle Dockery portrays an FBI agent and Topher Grace an informant.

"Companion": Writer-director Drew Hancock's horror thriller featuring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid and Lukas Gage confronts today's realities of technology and AI with a darkly comic eye.

"Love Hurts": Ke Huy Quan stars in this action comedy as a sweet-natured real estate agent hiding a vicious criminal past.

"Love Me": On a post-humanity Earth, a smart buoy falls in love with a satellite, bringing up questions about existence and artificial intelligence. Starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun.

"Abbott Elementary: The Complete Third Season": The return of Quinta Brunson’s ABC sitcom finds Janine now working for the Philadelphia school district as she and Gregory continue their mutual attraction.

"Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain": In their first feature film, which debuted on Peacock, the "Saturday Night Live" trio embark on a Goonies-inspired quest to find a lost bust of Cleopatra.

"Superman & Lois: The Complete Fourth Season": The CW superhero series hangs up its cape after four seasons.

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