Quick answer
Elsinore opens in U.S. theaters on Friday, November 20, 2026, 25 days from now.
Outside the U.S.: UK, Friday, January 29, 2027 (in cinemas, released by STUDIOCANAL) (The Playlist).
- U.S. release
- November 20, 2026
- Where
- Theaters
- Streaming / digital
- Not announced
- Runtime
- TBA
- Rating
- Not yet rated
About Elsinore
Elsinore is a biographical drama directed by Simon Stone, starring Andrew Scott as actor Ian Charleson preparing to play Hamlet at London's National Theatre while seriously ill, with Olivia Colman, Johnny Flynn and Billie Piper. It premiered at Telluride in September 2026 and opened the BFI London Film Festival on October 7. Focus Features opens it in select U.S. theaters on Friday, November 20, 2026, expanding through late November and December.
- Directed by: Simon Stone
- Cast: Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn, Luke Thompson, Monica Dolan
- Distributor (per Wikidata): Focus Features
How to watch Elsinore
Elsinore is a theatrical release, so it plays in movie theaters first. Studios announce digital purchase/rental and subscription streaming dates separately, and we add them here once they are confirmed.
Common questions
When does Elsinore come out in the UK?
Elsinore comes out in the UK on Friday, January 29, 2027 (in cinemas, released by STUDIOCANAL), per The Playlist.
When does Elsinore come out?
In select U.S. theaters on November 20, 2026 (Focus Features), widening through late November and December. The September 2026 date was its Telluride festival premiere.
Sources
Update history
- Release date corrected from September 4 (Telluride premiere) to November 20, 2026 (U.S. theaters); UK date added.
- Release details imported from Wikidata.
