Synopsis
The film presents the imagined story of Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, as she grapples with the loss of her only son, Hamnet. It explores the emotional, familial, and artistic consequences of this tragedy, serving as a poignant backdrop to the creation of Shakespeare’s renowned play, Hamlet.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $932,278 (4.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.92 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 28.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 119 opening theaters/1,996 max. theaters, 4.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $22,945,470 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,633 | $22,945,470 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,910 | $57,386,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,306 | $80,331,470 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 26th, 2025 (Limited) by Focus Features December 5th, 2025 (Expands Wide) by Focus Features |
| International Releases: | January 23rd, 2025 (Wide) (Poland)
December 4th, 2025 (Wide) (Croatia) January 9th, 2026 (Wide) (United Kingdom) January 15th, 2026 (Wide) (Australia) January 15th, 2026 (Wide) (Austria) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | February 3rd, 2026 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for thematic content, some strong sexuality, and partial nudity. (Rating bulletin 2907 (cert #55343), 10/15/2025) |
| Running Time: | 125 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Romance, Writing and Writers, 1500s, 1600s, Death of a Son or Daughter, Inspired by a True Story, Historical Drama, Intertitle, 2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amblin Partners, Neal Street, Book of Shadows, Hera Pictures, Focus Features |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest 10th Tuesday | 92 | $248,475 | Feb 3, 2026 | 70 |
| Biggest 9th Thursday | 94 | $284,975 | Jan 29, 2026 | 65 |
| Biggest 9th Wednesday | 82 | $324,265 | Jan 28, 2026 | 64 |
| Biggest 9th Tuesday | 75 | $409,260 | Jan 27, 2026 | 63 |