Hamnet is a 2025 historical drama directed by Chloé Zhao, co-written with novelist Maggie O'Farrell and based on her 2020 novel of the same name. The film follows Agnes Hathaway (Jessie Buckley) and a young William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) as they grieve the death of their 11-year-old son - a loss that, the story argues, gave rise to Hamlet. It swept awards season, winning the Golden Globe for Best Drama and the Academy Award for Best Actress for Buckley.
Hamnet began streaming on Netflix on July 6, 2026.
Jessie Buckley won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Agnes at the 98th Oscars ceremony in March 2026.
Hamnet became available for home streaming on Peacock on March 6, 2026, followed by DVD and Blu-ray release on March 3, 2026.
Hamnet won two Golden Globes at the 83rd ceremony in January 2026: Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for Jessie Buckley.
Max Richter's original soundtrack for Hamnet was released digitally on November 21, 2025, via Decca Records, with a vinyl edition following on January 9, 2026.
