‘Song Sung Blue’ (2025): Release Date, Cast, Plot, and Everything About the Musical Drama

Published 12/15/2025, 10:08 AM EST

Cinema and musicals have a unique power to turn everyday life into a kaleidoscope of emotion, music, and visual splendor. They whisk audiences beyond the mundane, delivering awe, exhilaration, and deep catharsis. Classics like The Wizard of Oz and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg set the gold standard for imagination.

They craft moments no stage could ever contain, where every note and every frame celebrates artistry and storytelling at its peak. And now yet another musical is making waves.

Song Sung Blue is set to light up the holiday season with music and drama, but the exact release date remains a question worth uncovering.

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Song Sung Blue holiday release: When will this musical drama hit theaters?

Song Sung Blue is set to hit theaters in the United States on December 25, 2025, promising a holiday season filled with music and cinematic spectacle. To promote the film, live performances of songs from the movie were held at Radio City Music Hall on October 3-4, 2025.

The film premiered at the AFI Film Festival on October 26 and screened at the Savannah Film Festival on October 30. In December, the film was further celebrated with a special Song Sung Blueberry custard flavor.

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Song Sung Blue features a star-studded cast, each bringing their own unique talent and depth to the story, promising performances that will captivate audiences and leave them eager to see every scene unfold.

Behind the musical: The talented cast of Song Sung Blue

Song Sung Blue features a vibrant ensemble bringing each character vividly to life. Hugh Jackman plays Mike Sardina, known as Lightning, and Kate Hudson is Claire Sardina, called Thunder. Ella Anderson portrays Rachel Cartwright, Claire’s daughter, while King Princess plays Angelina Sardina, Mike’s daughter.

Hudson Hensley appears as Dayna Cartwright, and Michael Imperioli is Mark Shurilla, a Buddy Holly-inspired guitarist. Mustafa Shakir stars as S-- Machine, Jayson Warner Smith as Earl, Fisher Stevens as Dave Watson, Jim Belushi as the Sardinas’ manager, Erika Slezak as Claire’s mother, and John Beckwith as Eddie Vedder.

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Song Sung Blue is set to stand out from other musicals with its heartfelt story, unexpected twists, and emotional depth, promising a holiday experience unlike anything seen on screen before.

Song Sung Blue plot secrets: What to expect this holiday season

Based on a true story, Song Sung Blue follows two struggling musicians who form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, discovering that it is never too late to find love and pursue their dreams. Lightning and Thunder, a husband and wife duo from Milwaukee.

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They experience soaring success and heartrending heartbreak as they navigate the highs and lows of their musical journey. Critics have praised the film, with Rotten Tomatoes reporting 80 percent positive reviews from 25 critics. Skipping Netflix's ever-growing vault, it is set to make its debut on the big screen.

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Are you excited to watch Song Sung Blue? Let us know in the comments below.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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