Universal Studios Home Entertainment is releasing 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD Collector’s Editions of Hamnet (2025) in March.
Directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, the historical tragedy is based on Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel and dramatizes the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes Hathaway as they cope with the death of their 11-year-old son Hamnet.
The film won Best Motion Picture, Drama and Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama for Buckley at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards and received eight Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress. Critical reception was overwhelmingly positive, with Buckley’s performance receiving particular praise.
Bonus materials include audio commentary by Chloé Zhao and three featurettes. Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles are available for the main feature.
Hamnet releases March 3, 2026 on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD.
Pre-order links (commissions earned)
Full release details below.
—
Description
Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, Academy Award®-winning director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) directs a powerful story of love and loss. William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) falls for the free-spirited Agnes (Jessie Buckley). Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage and three children, but as Will’s theatrical ambitions draw him to London, Agnes remains behind to manage the household. When tragedy strikes, their bond is deeply tested—but through grief and resilience, their journey inspires the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. The film also stars Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn and is produced by renowned filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes.
Special Features
- Audio commentary by Chloe Zhao
- Family is Forever – Featurette
- Cultivating Creativity – Featurette
- Recreating the Tudor Period – Featurette
- Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature
