"Hamnet" is a period drama directed by Chloe Zhao ("Nomadland") from a script she co-wrote alongside Maggie O'Farrell based on the latter's 2020 novel. Produced by Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes, the film dramatizes the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece "Hamlet". The cast includes Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson and Joe Alwyn.
"Hamnet" is nominated for eight Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director and Actress (Buckley). The film was released in theaters on December 5, 2025, and via streaming on February 3, 2026.
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