Parijat Ghosh 
Get ready, movie lovers, because Hamnet is finally coming home. The critically acclaimed drama from director Chloé Zhao will hit digital and VOD platforms on February 3, 2026, according to an official Instagram announcement. You read that right. That means soon you can buy or rent the movie from online stores and watch it on your phone, smart TV, laptop and tablet. No wandering back to theaters required.
What Is Hamnet About?
Before we dig into release info, a quick taste for context. This drama tells the heartbreaking story of Shakespeare’s family and the death of his son Hamnet. It stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn, and has racked up awards buzz, including Golden Globe wins and multiple Oscar nominations.
Critics love it, and audiences are ready to stream it at home. So here is every release detail you need.
Hamnet Digital and VOD Release: Buy or Rent at Home
Digital platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home and more will offer Hamnet to buy or rent starting February 3, 2026. That means you can:
- Own a copy digitally
- Rent for a limited period
- Watch in high quality on your device
- Add it to your library on Apple TV or Prime Video
This release gives fans early access without a Blu-ray player and without waiting for streaming. It is ideal if you want the top treated image and audio quality, where available. Right now, there is no official extras list released for the digital version, but most VOD platforms include the film itself plus previews. And yes, you can preload it on many stores so it is ready to watch on Day One.
Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD Physical Release
If you like gorgeous physical copies, Hamnet will arrive on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD later in 2026. This release will offer:
- 4K Ultra HD picture quality
- Dolby Atmos audio in English
- Multiple language tracks
- Subtitles for English and international viewers
Physical discs usually deliver the best possible quality on big screens because they do not compress video like streaming sometimes does. The early listing shows worldwide availability and shipping for March 24, 2026, in some markets. Blu-ray discs include multiple layers of content and often offer better artwork, menus, chapter selection, and extra special features when available.
Hamnet Streaming: Subscription Options Ahead
After digital and physical releases, Hamnet will eventually reach subscription streaming services. Because Universal and Focus Features distribute Hamnet, the film is expected to arrive on Peacock first as part of Peacock membership streaming.
This means subscribers on that platform will watch without additional cost once it is added. Typical release patterns suggest this could happen several weeks after the digital release. Some other services may also pick it up for streaming, depending on region and licensing deals.
Whether you love owning a digital copy, collecting discs, or streaming it later, Hamnet is headed to your screens one way or another. Get ready to feel all the emotions, again, from your living room.
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