The Broadway phenomenon Hamilton is set to hit movie theaters nationwide on September 5, 2025, marking the 10th anniversary of its Broadway debut. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and original Alexander Hamilton, announced this major theatrical release during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The film is a recording of the stage production filmed in 2016, featuring most of the original cast. Initially intended for theatrical release earlier, the pandemic prompted its debut as a Disney+ streaming special in July 2020. Now, audiences across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico will have the opportunity to experience the acclaimed musical on the big screen once again, with plans for later releases in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Tickets went on sale starting August 6, 2025.

Hamilton tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, intertwining hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and traditional Broadway tunes to narrate the rise and trials of Hamilton’s life and political career. The musical is based on Ron Chernow’s 2004 biography and first premiered off-Broadway in February 2015 before opening on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on August 6, 2015. The production swept the 2016 Tony Awards with 16 nominations and 11 wins, including Best Musical, and also earned the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The filmed version captures this groundbreaking theatrical experience, blending live theater with cinematic elements to deliver an immersive performance that millions have celebrated.

The theatrical release of Hamilton is also a long-anticipated event by Miranda himself, who has expressed his desire to bring the filmed stage production to cinemas since the recording was made. The 2016 filming captures the original cast delivering powerful performances, including Lin-Manuel Miranda as Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr, Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson, and Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton. This recorded production won two Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Variety Special, showcasing its critical acclaim beyond the stage. The cinema version promises a communal experience where fans can sing along and relive the revolutionary story in a grand theatrical setting.

This release coincides with a series of ongoing celebrations recognizing Hamilton's monumental impact on theater and culture over the past decade. The musical has surpassed $1 billion in gross revenue, becoming one of Broadway's highest-grossing shows ever. It has also inspired renewed interest in American history through its innovative storytelling and diverse casting. To mark this milestone, the Public Theater in New York City is hosting a special advance screening event on September 3, 2025, at Central Park’s Delacorte Theater, featuring limited ticket availability, a free lottery, and standby line access. This theatrical debut ensures that Hamilton, originally destined to be experienced live, will continue captivating audiences worldwide in a new and exciting way.