{"id":404515,"date":"2026-02-02T21:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/404515\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T21:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:44:08","slug":"how-to-watch-jessie-buckley-and-paul-mescals-hamnet-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/404515\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Watch Jessie Buckley And Paul Mescal’s Hamnet At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Agata Grzybowska\/Focus Features<\/p>\n

Shakespeare enthusiasts, Jessie Buckley Nation, and fans of filmmaker Chlo\u00e9 Zhao and her unabashedly earnest approach to storytelling, this is for you. After plenty of hype, the deeply moving tearjerker “Hamnet<\/a>” arrived in United States theaters late last year and has since emerged as one of the leading contenders at this year’s Academy Awards. Lead actor Jessie Buckley is now considered the frontrunner to win Best Actress<\/a>, while the show-stopping ending remains one of 2025’s most discussed and celebrated (and debated) moments in film.\u00a0In other words, this is no mere Oscar-bait picture, and those who missed it in theaters the first time around \u2014 or simply want to revisit this in the wake of its recent Oscars attention \u2014 now have the perfect opportunity to check it out.<\/p>\n

Universal Pictures has announced that “Hamnet” will be making its debut on digital platforms beginning on February 3, 2026. The film will be made available to purchase or rent on all the usual online providers like Amazon, Apple, Fandango at Home, and more. Based on the 2020 novel of the same name by author\u00a0Maggie O’Farrell, “Hamnet” tells the (semi-true) tale<\/a> of how William Shakespeare was inspired to create his famous play “Hamlet,” following the death of his and Anne Hathaway’s son, Hamnet. Paul Mescal stars as the Bard, while Buckley portrays his wife (renamed as Agnes in this retelling).<\/p>\n

What’s more, however, “Hamnet” will also be available to purchase on home media for physical media enthusiasts just in time for the Academy Awards broadcast.<\/p>\n

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Get a copy of Hamnet on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 3, 2026<\/p>\n


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Agata Grzybowska\/Focus Features<\/p>\n

The best moment to watch “Hamnet” was the first day it was available to watch on the nearest big screen; the second best moment is, well, just about now. Writer\/director Chlo\u00e9 Zhao’s rather vindicating effort<\/a>\u00a0easily stands as one of the must-see films from the last year, particularly now that it’s primed for a strong showing at the 2026 Academy Awards. But there’s still plenty of time to catch up, and the savvy marketing team is getting all their ducks in a row to give this movie maximum exposure before then.<\/p>\n

“Hamnet” will officially be available to purchase on\u00a04K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD almost exactly a month from now: March 3, 2026. Not coincidentally, that’s less than two weeks before the Oscars ceremony is held at the famous\u00a0Dolby Theater in Hollywood and airs live on ABC and streams on\u00a0Hulu on March 15. Better yet, both digital and physical copies will come loaded with bonus features and extras to really dig into the making of the film, including a director’s commentary track, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and more:<\/p>\n

FAMILY IS FOREVER \u2013\u00a0Step behind the scenes of “Hamnet”\u00a0and 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 Chlo\u00e9 Zhao.<\/p>\n

CULTIVATING CREATIVITY\u00a0\u2013 Discover how Chlo\u00e9 Zhao’s visionary direction and infectious warmth inspired Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Maggie O’Farrell to bring “Hamnet”\u00a0to life. Join the cast and crew as they share joyful memories and celebrate the creative magic behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

RECREATING THE TUDOR PERIOD \u2013\u00a0Explore the extraordinary craftsmanship that built “Hamnet”‘s\u00a0immersive 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.<\/p>\n

DIRECTOR’S COMMENTARY WITH CHLO\u00c9 ZHAO<\/p>\n


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