Hamnet, a historical tragedy exploring the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife, has been nominated for eight Oscars for the 98th Academy Awards. The movie is in contention for best picture, best actress, best director, best adapted screenplay, best original score, best costume design, best production design and best casting. Hamnet is screening in Ster-Kinekor cinemas, Nu Metro theatres, and at The Bioscope from today (30 January 2026). Jessie Buckley, who plays Shakespeare’s wife, won the 2026 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actress. At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, She won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, with Hamnet receiving the Best Motion Picture – Drama award.