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Hamnet’ Scores Key Oscar Nods as Jessie Buckley Leads, Paul Mescal Misses Out

Jessie Buckley’s Best Actress nod caps a surge in awards momentum despite a modest $28 million global gross.

Overview

  • Academy nominations include Best Actress for Jessie Buckley, plus Best Picture, Best Director for Chloé Zhao, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Casting for Hamnet.
  • Paul Mescal was left off the supporting-actor shortlist, despite earlier expectations he could contend.
  • Golden Globes recognition — Best Motion Picture (Drama) and Best Actress — and Buckley’s Critics’ Choice win established the film’s awards-season strength.
  • Box Office Mojo tallies place the film at about $15 million domestic and $12.9 million international, for roughly $28 million worldwide.
  • Coverage notes reports of a $30–$35 million budget and a projected ~$75 million break-even target, as social buzz grew from Zhao’s shared backstage dance video and divided critical reactions.