Song Sung Blue had its theatrical moment, earned an Academy Award nomination, and did its time on Peacock. Now it’s Netflix’s turn — and June 13th can’t come soon enough.
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Song Sung Blue Kate Hudson’s Netflix Release — Key Details
Song Sung Blue (2025) will be available to stream on Netflix US starting Saturday, June 13th, 2026. The film spent its first four months of post-theatrical streaming exclusively on Peacock, and now makes its scheduled jump to Netflix, where it will remain exclusively for the next 10 months before heading back to Peacock for the final leg of the deal. Soapcentral
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Netflix Release Date | June 13, 2026 |
| Platform | Netflix US |
| Director | Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) |
| Starring | Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson |
| Awards | Kate Hudson — Oscar nomination, Best Actress |
| Based On | 2008 documentary by Greg Kohs |
| Original Streaming Home | Peacock (first 4 months) |
What Is Song Sung Blue About?
Written and directed by Craig Brewer and based on the 2008 documentary by Greg Kohs, the film tells the stranger-than-fiction true story of Mike and Claire Sardina. Mike (Hugh Jackman) is a recovering alcoholic and Vietnam vet who moonlights as a Don Ho impersonator. Claire (Kate Hudson) is a part-time hairdresser and Patsy Cline tribute singer. When the two cross paths at the 1987 Wisconsin State Fair, they immediately hit it off.
With Claire’s encouragement, Mike pivots to impersonating someone much cooler — Neil Diamond. The duo forms the Neil Diamond tribute band “Lightning & Thunder,” finding local fame and undeniable romance. However, the film takes a profound, emotional turn when a tragic accident leaves Claire severely injured, shifting from a lighthearted musical romp into a deeply moving testament to resilience, marriage, and the healing power of music.
It sounds charming and heartbreaking in equal measure — exactly the kind of film that earns awards attention and builds a loyal audience over time.
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Full Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Hugh Jackman | Mike Sardina |
| Kate Hudson | Claire Stengl / Sardina |
| Michael Imperioli | Mark Shurilla |
| Fisher Stevens | Dr. Dave Watson |
| Jim Belushi | Tom D’Amato |
| Ella Anderson | Rachel Cartwright |
| King Princess | Angelina Sardina |
Why Is It Coming to Netflix Now?
The arrival is down to the newly revamped Universal streaming deal. The Universal Pictures live-action “first-window” agreement with Netflix kicked in a year early, transitioning away from Amazon’s Prime Video at the start of 2026. Because Song Sung Blue is a Focus Features (Universal) release, it falls right into this pipeline.
It’s a win for Netflix subscribers — a critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film landing on the platform just as word of mouth continues to build. Stay tuned for more streaming and OTT news at Technosports.
FAQs
Q: When is Song Sung Blue releasing on Netflix and is it available globally?
A: Song Sung Blue releases on Netflix US on June 13, 2026. The deal is specifically confirmed for Netflix US as part of the Universal Pictures first-window streaming arrangement.
Q: Did Song Sung Blue win any awards?
A: Yes — Kate Hudson received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role as Claire Sardina in Song Sung Blue, one of the film’s most celebrated achievements from its theatrical run.
