After a celebrated theatrical run and a streaming debut on Peacock, Hamnet is finally making its way to Netflix.
Directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao and based on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel, Hamnet imagines the tragedy that struck William Shakespeare‘s family years before he wrote Hamlet. The emotional historical drama stars Jessie Buckley as Agnes Shakespeare and Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and quickly became one of the most talked-about prestige releases of 2025.
If you’ve been waiting to watch the acclaimed literary adaptation — or simply want to see what all the fuss was about during awards season — here’s everything you need to know.
When Is Hamnet Coming To Netflix?
Hamnet begins streaming on Netflix in the U.S. on Monday, July 6, 2026.
The Netflix premiere arrives roughly four months after the film made its streaming debut on Peacock following its theatrical release from Focus Features.
Is Hamnet Streaming Anywhere Right Now?
Yes.
If you don’t want to wait until July, Hamnet is currently available to stream on Peacock.
The film landed on the NBCUniversal streamer in March after completing its theatrical window. It’s also available to rent or purchase through a variety of digital retailers.
What Is Hamnet About?
Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel, Hamnet centers on Agnes Shakespeare and the aftermath of the death of her young son, Hamnet.
Set in 16th-century England, the film explores grief, marriage, and family loss while imagining the events that may have inspired Shakespeare’s legendary tragedy Hamlet.
Who Is In The Hamnet Cast?
The cast includes:
Buckley and Mescal received widespread praise for their performances, with Buckley emerging as a major awards-season contender following the film’s release.
Is There A Hamnet Trailer?
There is.
Focus Features released the official trailer ahead of the film’s theatrical debut, offering a first look at Zhao’s sweeping adaptation and the central performances from Buckley and Mescal.
The trailer is available to watch now via YouTube below.
Should You Watch Hamnet On Netflix?
If literary adaptations and emotionally rich historical dramas are your thing, Hamnet is worth adding to your queue.
Critics praised the film’s performances, Zhao’s direction, and its sensitive adaptation of O’Farrell’s novel, helping turn it into one of the most acclaimed releases of the year.
Beginning July 6, Netflix subscribers will finally be able to see the film without an additional subscription.
