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He was no hero.
The Death of Robin Hood (2026)
Runtime123 min
Release date18/06/2026
CountryUnited States of America, United Kingdom
Production
Lyrical Media
Ryder Picture Company
Northern Ireland ScreenOverview
Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.
Directors & Screenwriters
Michael Sarnoski
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Cast
Hugh Jackman
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Robin Hood
Jodie Comer
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Sister Brigid
Bill Skarsgård
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Little John
Murray Bartlett
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The Leper
Noah Jupe
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Arthur
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Jade Croot
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Wainwright
Faith Delaney
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Little Margaret
Tabitha Smyth
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Sarah
Beau Thompson
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Hob
Alfie Lawless
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Hendrie
Asher de Silva
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Moshe
Elijah Ungvary
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Hairy Kinsman
Fintan Shevlin
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Farmhand
Katie Breen
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Margaret
Michael Hanna
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Second Kill at Farm
Andrew McCracken
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Hendrie's Father
Clive Russell
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Elderfather
Amy McElhatton
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Hendrie's Aunt
Maeve Connelly
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Hendrie's Great Aunt
Maggie Hayes
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Hendrie's Grandmother
Richie Wilson
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Godwyn Senior
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Did You Know?
Robin Hood Gets a Blood‑Soaked Makeover—And It’s Not What Fans Expected
The latest release, The Death Of Robin Hood, tosses the legendary outlaw’s feathered cap for a grizzled, fur‑clad anti‑hero played by Hugh Jackman, with Jodie Comer at his side. Forget the wistful 1970s romance of Robin And Marian; this film feels more like a medieval slasher, a"Sherwood Chainsaw Massacre" that drenches the forest in mud, blood, and relentless violence.
Jackman’s Robin is a battle‑scarred, bearded specter who roams a Pythonesque Britain, slaughtering entire families with a ferocity that makes his own legend feel like a nightmare. The dialogue is so mumbled that even subtitles become a lifeline, and his forced Nottingham accent adds an unintentionally comic layer to the carnage. Little John, stripped of his merry charm, joins the rampage in a series of grotesque set‑pieces that leave viewers clutching the armrests.
Midway through the two‑hour ordeal, the blood‑soaked outlaw is forced to pause at an idyllic island priory, where a kindly prioress, a leper with Zen‑like wisdom, offers a fleeting glimpse of redemption. Robin tends to Little John’s daughter and is reminded that"it’s never too late to find peace," but the film never fully commits to this softer turn, leaving the audience unsure whether the character will ever emerge from his self‑declared monsterhood.
Even with Jackman and Comer’s undeniable talent, writer‑director Michael Sarnoski leaves them scrambling for substance. The movie promises a deeper look at the man behind the legend, but delivers only surface‑level gore and a muddled script. Critics gave it a lukewarm two‑star rating, branding the verdict “We were robbed.”
Hugh Jackman’s gritty swan‑song as Robin Hood lands on HBO Max this fall
In Michael Sarnoski’s bleak reinterpretation, a weathered Hugh Jackman steps into the shoes of an aging Robin Hood haunted by a lifetime of bloodshed. The film follows the legendary outlaw’s final years, as a mysterious woman offers him a chance at redemption while he wrestles with the weight of his violent past.
The ensemble—featuring Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett and Noah Jupe—was assembled in early 2025, and the production moved swiftly through the rugged landscapes of Northern Ireland. Shot on 35 mm at Belfast Harbour Studios and on location at Silent Valley, Glenarm and Murlough Bay, the shoot wrapped in just over 30 days, with Pat Scola behind the camera and Jim Ghedi scoring the moody soundtrack.
After premiering at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival on June 12, 2026, the A24‑distributed feature opened in U.S. theatres a week later, pulling $9.5 million against a $20 million budget. The next chapter arrives on HBO Max, where the dark legend will reach a broader audience, marking another A24‑Warner Bros. Discovery streaming partnership.
Hugh Jackman’s grim, guilt‑ridden Robin Hood shatters the legend’s heroic myth
In Michael Sarnoski’s stark reimagining, a weary Hugh Jackman inhabits an older Robin Hood who has fled into seclusion after decades of bloodshed. Set in 1247, the film strips away the folklore’s glitter, presenting a broken outlaw haunted by guilt. When an old ally, Little John (Bill Skarsgård), reaches out, their reunion erupts into a brutal clash, and a wounded Robin finds temporary refuge on a tranquil island under the care of Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer). The austere visual style mirrors the bleakness of medieval England, using vignettes and conversations to expose the endless cycle of violence Robin helped create.
Thematically, the movie probes revenge, morality and the possibility of redemption, but its uneven pacing in the latter half drew mixed reviews. Critics granted it a respectable 69 % on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences were cooler at 56 %. Despite its artistic ambition, the film struggled commercially, earning just $9.5 million worldwide against a $20 million budget. Many viewers found the absence of classic heroism disconcerting, noting the film’s grim atmosphere as a departure from traditional Robin Hood tales.
For Jackman, known for roles ranging from Wolverine to a desperate father in"Prisoners," this underappreciated work adds another layer to his versatile career. Critics praised his nuanced performance as a legend grappling with the fallout of his own violence, sparking conversations about how beloved cultural icons can be reexamined through a critical lens. Even without box‑office success, the film demonstrates that Jackman’s compelling turn can carry a narrative that challenges nostalgia and forces audiences to confront the real cost of vengeance.
Hugh Jackman’s gritty, aging Robin Hood finally hangs up his bow in A24’s dark new take
A24’s latest offering, *The Death of Robin Hood*, lands on HBO Max this October, delivering a starkly different spin on the legendary outlaw. Rather than the spry, heroic archer of folklore, Hugh Jackman steps into the shoes of a weary, older Robin who’s desperate for seclusion but forced to confront the violent fallout of his past deeds.
The film leans into a brutal, almost noir‑ish tone, as Robin’s once‑glorious crusade unravels into a series of grim reckonings. Jackman’s performance is anchored by a formidable supporting cast—Jodie Comer, Murray Bartlett, and Bill Skarsgård—each adding layers of tension to the story’s relentless push toward a violent climax.
Positioned among a slate of October releases that includes the thriller *The Housemaid* and the true‑crime docuseries *The Pet Cemetery Murders*, *The Death of Robin Hood* underscores A24’s knack for subverting genre expectations. Fans of gritty reimaginings will find this dark, character‑driven saga a compelling addition to the platform’s growing catalog of prestige content.
Hugh Jackman's gritty Robin Hood finally meets his end—on HBO Max
The Michael Sarnoski‑directed"The Death of Robin Hood" has become A24’s biggest streaming hit, topping HBO Max’s charts despite a modest theatrical run that earned under $10 million. The 126‑minute drama, starring Hugh Jackman as a weary, violent outlaw, found a new audience after its cinema debut earlier this year, propelling it to the No. 1 streamed film slot on the platform.
Jackman’s Robin is far from the heroic archer of legend. Living as a recluse on an idyllic island under the watchful eye of Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer), he’s haunted by the families of those he killed and forced to continue killing in retaliation. Bill Skarsgård returns as a battered Little John, while Faith Delaney appears as his young daughter, Margaret. The film’s tone, heavily indebted to"Logan" and Clint Eastwood’s"Unforgiven," trades swashbuckling adventure for a bleak, contemplative look at the consequences of a life built on bloodshed.
The movie deliberately strips away the romanticized myth, echoing early ballads that portrayed Robin as a"wicked and murderous bandit" rather than a noble thief. By declaring on its poster that"he was no hero," the film challenges the centuries‑old narrative of robbing the rich to give to the poor, a point that has sparked both praise for its daring revisionism and criticism for perceived cynicism, as noted by New Yorker critic Richard Brody.
Even as it redefines the legend,"The Death of Robin Hood" signals a broader resurgence of Robin‑inspired stories in 2026. Paul Greengrass’s upcoming"The Uprising" revisits the class‑war roots of the myth, while DC’s new"Absolute Green Arrow" comic reimagines the archer as a serial killer targeting billionaires. Together, these projects suggest that the outlaw’s story is far from dead, even as Jackman’s final bow hangs silent on the screen.
Hugh Jackman’s haunted Robin Hood finds a second life on streaming after a box‑office stumble
Jackman leans into the role of a broken outlaw with the same quiet intensity that made his Logan’s wounded protector unforgettable. In Michael Sarnoski’s take, Robin is less a folk‑hero and more a man whose violent past haunts every breath, a performance that keeps viewers glued even when the character can barely move.
The film’s fortunes turned when it landed on HBO Max, soaring to the platform’s #1 movie in the U.S. within 24 hours and ousting The Housemaid. Familiar faces help – Jackman’s name alone draws attention, and seeing him bloodied again reminds fans of his Logan days, giving the streaming audience a fresh reason to click play.
The theatrical run, however, was starkly underwhelming. A modest $2.9 million opening left little margin for error, and a 79% second‑week drop sealed its fate. With a worldwide gross of roughly $9.9 million against a $20 million budget, the movie never recouped its costs, earning middling scores of 69% from critics and 56% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
Beyond the numbers, Sarnoski’s Robin wrestles with moral ambiguity: he’s a killer who must be saved, a man who teaches a young girl to hunt while still haunted by the boy he shot. Jackman’s restrained performance lets those contradictions linger, offering one of the most compelling, if unsettling, reinterpretations of the legendary outlaw in years.