Chloé Zhao’s historical tragedy Hamnet premiered in U.S. theaters on November 26, 2025, and quickly received widespread acclaim from each critics and audiences. The film currently holds a formidable 86% critics’ rating and a 93% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one in every of the best-reviewed releases in recent months. Commercially, Hamnet has also performed well, earning $92.4 million worldwide, placing it just outside the highest 50 highest-grossing movies of 2025, in line with Box Office Mojo’s yearly chart.
Hamnet has received nominations in eight categories for the 2026 Academy Awards, emerging as a robust contender for the Oscars, especially in Best Actress (Jessie Buckley), Best Director (Chloé Zhao), and Best Picture categories. While the Oscar ceremony will happen on March 15, 2026, on the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, viewers who missed the film during its theatrical run can now cherish it. Hamnet is about to be available for streaming within the U.S. very soon.
Hamnet OTT Release Date & Platform
In the US, Hamnet will make its OTT debut on March 6, 2026, on the Peacock streaming platform. Which means viewers will have the opportunity to look at the critically acclaimed drama from the comfort of their homes just days before the Oscar winners are announced.
As of now, Hamnet can also be available to rent on several digital platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango at Home, where viewers can watch it on a pay-per-view basis.
Hamnet Plot
Set in late Sixteenth-century England, the film reimagines the private lifetime of legendary playwright William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley). Their lives are torn apart when their 11-year-old son, Hamnet (Jacobi Jupe), suddenly falls ailing and dies, leaving the family consumed by grief.
Hamnet – Official Trailer
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