Hadestown' Film Breaks Box Office Record Set by 'Hamilton
WHO:
Playbill - Producer Mara Isaacs stated, “We're incredibly proud of this film... So much intention and care went into each choice, and it's especially gratifying to see how audiences have responded.”
Coming Soon - LD Entertainment is the distributor of "Hadestown: The Musical."
WHAT:
Playbill - "Hadestown: The Musical" has achieved a box office intake of $10.2 million, surpassing "Hamilton's" previous record of $10.1 million.
Playbill - The film opened at 1,949 locations during its debut weekend.
Playbill - Due to high demand, additional screenings of "Hadestown" are being added, with producers stating the film is expected to stay in theaters "indefinitely."
Coming Soon - "Hadestown: The Musical" has surpassed "Hamilton" to become the highest-grossing live capture film.
Coming Soon - The film initially projected to gross around $9.69 million, has exceeded the $10 million mark due to strong word of mouth.
WHERE:
Playbill - The film premiered at the TriBeCa Film Festival on June 8.
WHEN:
Coming Soon - "Hadestown: The Musical" was released in 2026.
WHY:
Coming Soon - The strong financial performance of "Hadestown" is attributed to positive word of mouth.
HOW:
Coming Soon - The film was directed by Brett Sullivan.
(UPDATED July 28, 2026 05:55 UTC)
"Hadestown: The Musical" has set a new box office record, bringing in $10.2 million and surpassing "Hamilton's" previous record of $10.1 million. The film opened at 1,949 locations during its debut weekend, and due to high demand, producers are adding additional screenings, stating it is expected to remain in theaters indefinitely. Producer Mara Isaacs expressed pride in the film, noting the intention and care that went into its creation and how gratifying it is to see the audience's positive response.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 04:00 UTC)
"Hadestown: The Musical," directed by Brett Sullivan, has made a remarkable impact by surpassing "Hamilton" to become the highest-grossing live capture film. Initially projected to gross around $9.69 million, the film has exceeded the $10 million mark thanks to strong word of mouth. Distributed by LD Entertainment, "Hadestown" was released in 2026 and is enjoying significant financial success.