*Hamilton* is gearing up for a major comeback where it all began for theatregoers—the big screen. Disney is bringing the Hamilton film, featuring the full original Broadway cast, back to theaters for a limited run next year. This cinematic return isn’t just a rerun; it packs fresh material to mark the blockbuster musical’s 10th anniversary.
Originally, fans flocked to Disney+ in July 2020 to see Lin-Manuel Miranda’s tale of Alexander Hamilton after pandemic closures halted plans for a wider cinema release. Now, the drama will play out on the big screen as it was first intended. The United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico will get first dibs when *Hamilton* returns to theaters on September 5, 2025. Audiences in the UK and Ireland can catch it from September 26, and Australia and New Zealand will follow on November 13.
This isn’t just the same recording that was streamed during lockdowns. The new theatrical cut opens with an exclusive prologue, “Reuniting the Revolution.” This bonus feature isn’t just filler; it’s a rare look at the cast and creators coming together, opening up about their experiences, and discussing the lightning-in-a-bottle moment that launched the show into global fame. Expect candid interviews and reflections that reveal how *Hamilton* exploded into a phenomenon, changing how people see Broadway musicals—and history itself.
Of course, Lin-Manuel Miranda returns front and center as the title character Alexander Hamilton. You’ll also see fan favorites Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr, Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, and Daveed Diggs pulling double duty as both Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson, all in peak form from when the production first wowed critics and audiences alike. Hearing them perform together again, especially on the larger-than-life sound of a movie theater, is something diehard fans and newcomers will want to experience firsthand.
Director Thomas Kail, who shepherded the show from the small screen to this cinematic version, stressed the importance of keeping the energy and intimacy of the live performance. He’s aiming to recreate that electric Broadway experience for moviegoers who missed out—and even for those who want a taste of it all over again.
This 2025 release isn’t just about nostalgia. It’s a full-fledged event. Theatrical showings come with the chance to attend special screenings, like a big-ticket event in Central Park that will benefit New York’s The Public Theater—the very place where Hamilton first raised the curtain. It’s not just about entertainment, but giving back to the theater community that helped the musical take root.
If you want to be part of the crowd, tickets are already up for grabs through Fandango. The movie hits at a time when live theater is finally bouncing back, and it’s a chance for old and new fans to join in a celebration that reaches further than your couch or TV. For many, it’s an opportunity to see—and hear—all the things that made *Hamilton* a cultural touchstone, but bigger, louder, and with more heart.
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