#FIRSTLOOK: “HAMNET” AVAILABLE TO RENT FEBRUARY 3, 2026 AND TO OWN ON 4K ULTRA HD/BLU-RAY AND DVD MARCH 3, 2026

Two-time Academy Award®-winning director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider, Eternals) brings her most emotionally moving work yet to the poetic drama, HAMNET, arriving on digital* platforms to buy or rent starting February 3, 2026, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on March 3, 2026, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Winner of two Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture Drama and Best Actress Drama, Focus Features’ HAMNET has now received eight Academy Award® nominations for Best Picture of the Year, Best Director, Actress in a Leading Role, Adapted Screenplay, Costume Design, Achievement in Casting, Original Score and Production Design. The film has also earned 11 BAFTA Award nominations for Best Film, Leading Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Score, Best British Film, Best Direction, Best Makeup & Hair, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.

Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s New York Times bestselling novel, HAMNET tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare’s most memorable works, Hamlet. It is an inspiring journey of love and the creative brilliance that shaped a legacy and became Shakespeare’s greatest masterpiece. Academy Award® nominee Paul Mescal (Aftersun, Gladiator II) artfully portrays William Shakespeare with emotional vulnerability and intensity, while Jessie Buckley’s (Wild Rose, The Lost Daughter) Golden Globe winning performance as his wife Agnes has been hailed as “the performance of a lifetime – and for all time” (AFI). Chloé Zhao’s HAMNET is earning extraordinary acclaim as a film that made Bong Joon Ho say, “I felt healed watching this film,” moved Denis Villeneuve “both times” he saw it, and earned Jane Fonda’s praise as “a perfect film.” Commended for its period-accurate authenticity and immersive visual storytelling, HAMNET celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit. Captivating bonus features include three compelling behind-the-scenes featurettes, an exclusive commentary from Zhao herself offering an intimate director’s perspective, and an exploration on how the Tudor Period was created on set.

HAMNET also features moving performances from two-time Academy Award® nominee Emily Watson (Hilary and Jackie, Breaking the Waves) and award-winning actor Joe Alwyn (The Favourite, Harriet). With breathtaking cinematography, the film was photographed by Academy Award® nominee Łukasz Żal (The Zone of Interest, Ida), and masterfully co-produced by three-time BAFTA Award nominee Liza Marshall (“The State,” “The Long Firm”), Academy Award® nominee Pippa Harris (1917, “Call the Midwife”), Nicolas Gonda (The Tree of Life, Age Out), Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes (1917, American Beauty), and three-time Academy Award®-winning producer Steven Spielberg (Schindler’s List, The Fabelmans, Jurassic Park franchise).

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FAMILY IS FOREVER — Step behind the scenes of HAMNET and witness the heartwarming connections forged between Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, and the young “Shakespeare children,” culminating in a moving performance of Macbeth’s witches and unforgettable moments with director Chloé Zhao.
CULTIVATING CREATIVITY — Discover how Chloé Zhao’s visionary direction and infectious warmth inspired Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Maggie O’Farrell to bring HAMNET to life. Join the cast and crew as they share joyful memories and celebrate the creative magic behind the scenes.
RECREATING THE TUDOR PERIOD — Explore the extraordinary craftsmanship that built HAMNET’s immersive Tudor world, from the stunning recreation of the Globe Theatre to the meticulous period costumes and sets, this featurette invites you to experience the artistry that made history come alive.
DIRECTOR’S COMMENTARY WITH CHLOÉ ZHAO

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FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, Noah Jupe, Jacobi Jupe
Casting by: Nina Gold CSA
Music By: Max Richter
Costume Designer: Malgosia Turzanska
Edited By: Chloé ZhaoACE, Affonso Goncalves ACE
Production Designer: Fiona Crombie
Director of Photography: Łukasz Żal PSC
Executive Producers: Kristie Macosko Kreiger, Chloé Zhao, Laurie Borg
Produced By: Liza Marshall p.g.a, Pippa Harris p.g.a, Nicolas Gonda p.g.a, Steven Spielberg p.g.a, Sam Mendes p.g.a
Based on the Novel: Hamnet
Written By: Maggie O’Farrell
Screenplay By: Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
Directed by: Chloé Zhao

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:
Street Date: March 3, 2026
UPC Number: 191329285473 (US) / 191329285633 (CDN)
Disc Size: BD 100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.78:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic content, some strong sexuality, and partial nudity)
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Run Time: 2:05:11

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: March 3, 2026
UPC Number: 191329285619 (US) / 191329285480 (CDN)
Disc Size: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.78:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic content, some strong sexuality, and partial nudity)
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Run Time: 2:05:11

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: March 3, 2026
UPC Number: 191329285466 (US) / 191329285626 (CDN)
Disc Size: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic content, some strong sexuality, and partial nudity)
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Run Time: 2:05:19

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