Song Sung Blue Digital, Blu-ray, and DVD Details
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the digital, Blu-ray, and DVD release dates for Focus Features’ Song Sung Blue, starring Academy Award nominees Hugh Jackman (Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman) and Kate Hudson (How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Almost Famous), in her Golden Globe and Actor Award-nominated role.
The film arrives exclusively on digital platforms to buy or rent on January 13, 2026, and on Blu-ray and DVD on February 17, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The movie was rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for thematic material, some strong language, some sexual material, and brief drug use.
Based on the award-winning 2008 documentary by Greg Kohs (The Great Alone, AlphaGo), writer and director Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, The Poor & Hungry) brings the remarkable true story to life by exploring the power of music and the timeless influence of iconic musician Neil Diamond.
Boasting a stellar A CinemaScore and Verified Hot with a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, go backstage and experience the strength and perseverance that drives this romance as the feature film adaptation comes home with never-before-seen extended musical performances and all-new behind-the-scenes featurettes, diving deeper into the drama, humor, and Diamond’s timeless anthems.
Based on an incredible true story, Mike (Hugh Jackman) and Claire (Kate Hudson) are two down-on-their-luck musicians who prove that it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. They form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band called Lightning and Thunder, rising from a humble garage to dive bar gigs to unexpected hometown stardom.
When tragedy strikes, their love for each other and passion for music give them the strength to overcome hardships, rediscover hope, and inspire everyone around them.
Reminding audiences that music has the power to heal and unite, Song Sung Blue showcases emotionally riveting performances as Jackman delivers a transformative portrayal of a Neil Diamond tribute band performer, with vocals that blend heartbreak and redemption.
Hudson gives a heartfelt and moving portrayal of a woman who discovers resilience through music as she navigates longing and adversity.
The film’s cast also includes Emmy Award winner Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos, Goodfellas), Ella Anderson (Suncoast, The Glass Castle), King Princess (Bottoms, Crush), Mustafa Shakir (Ghosted, Emancipation), Hudson Hensley (The Wildman of Shaggy Creek), Academy Award winner Fisher Stevens (The Cove, the Short Circuit franchise), and Emmy Award nominee Jim Belushi (Saturday Night Live).
The film is co-produced by Emmy Award nominee John Davis (Prey, I, Robot), John Fox (Game Night, Uglies), and Craig Brewer. The exclusive bonus content includes the following:
EXTENDED PERFORMANCES
– Crunchy Granola Suite
– Sweet Caroline
ONE PLUS ONE EQUALS THREE – There is no Lightning without Thunder. Watch as Hugh and Kate reminisce on their characters’ love story, co-dependency, and their undeniable electricity.
LIGHTNING IN THE BOTTLE – A love letter to the small-time performers, go behind the scenes with Writer/Director Craig Brewer to see how he brought Song Sung Blue to life.
EYE FOR STYLE – In this featurette, Costume Designer Ernesto Martinez reveals the art of storytelling through stitch and style.
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR CRAIG BREWER
