Focus Features is set to release their period romantic drama SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, which will arrive on VOD and digital platforms tomorrow, November 3rd, 2026. The film launched in US theaters on October 16th, 2026.
Sense and Sensibility is directed by Georgia Oakley from a screenplay by Diana Reid. It is based on the 1811 novel by Jane Austen, and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, Herbert Nordrum, George MacKay, and Fiona Shaw.
An new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense & Sensibility, this sweeping and deeply relatable story follows two sisters as they navigate love, heartbreak, and the bonds that unite them.
Here’s the full release from the studio:
RELIVE THE YEARNING, LOVE, AND ROMANCE AGAIN AND AGAIN
WITH EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES BONUS CONTENT FEATURING THE CAST AND CREW
EXCLUSIVE EARLY ACCESS ON DIGITAL RETAIL PLATFORMS MONTHS BEFORE AVAILABLE ON SUBSCRIPTION STREAMING SERVICES
Universal City, California, November 2, 2026 – Step into the picturesque landscapes of Devonshire, England, alongside sisters Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate the complexities of family, love, and loss. From the filmmakers behind acclaimed Jane Austen adaptations Pride & Prejudice and Emma., Focus Features’ contemporary take on an enduring story, SENSE AND SENSIBILITYdebuts at home exclusively on digital platforms to watch with no ads or subscription required beginning November 3, 2026, and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™and DVD on December 15, 2026, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Packed with exclusive bonus content including never-before-seen interviews with cast and crew, this release offers an intimate look at the natural beauty, authenticity, and dynamic relationships that modernize this classic tale.
A delightful fresh take on Jane Austen’s beloved novel, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY is a charming, witty, and deeply relatable exploration of love, heartbreak, and sisterhood. The Dashwood sisters share an unbreakable bond, but Elinor and Marianne frequently clash as only siblings can. As they navigate the thrills and disappointments of romance, each must decide whether to follow head or heart.
Adapted for the screen by bestselling author Diana Reid, the Rotten Tomatoes®Certified Fresh film is directed by Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean) and stars Golden Globe® nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones (“Normal People”) and Esmé Creed-Miles (“Hanna”) alongside a celebrated ensemble cast featuring five-time Golden Globe® nominee Caitríona Balfe (“Outlander”), Frank Dillane (“Fear of the Walking Dead”), Herbert Nordrum (The Worst Person in the World), with George MacKay (1917) and three-time Emmy® nominee Fiona Shaw (Harry Potter franchise).
EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:
- SISTERS FIRST – Take a look inside the bond that defines SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, brought to life by Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles.
- A MODERN MEDLEY: MAKING SENSE AND SENSIBILITY – A comprehensive making-of featurette exploring all that went into this modern take on an iconic story.
- MISTRESS OF MYSELF: THE DIRECTOR’S INSTINCT – Discover how a uniquely collaborative vision transformed SENSE AND SENSIBILITY into a deeply human story rooted in the beauty of the natural world.
- DIRECTOR COMMENTARY WITH GEORGIA OAKLEY
We’ve added the release date to our Streaming Calendar. Check out the film’s official home release trailer below.