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He was no hero.

The Death of Robin Hood (2026)

Runtime 123 min
Release date 18/06/2026
Country United States of America
Production
Lyrical Media Lyrical Media
Ryder Picture Company Ryder Picture Company
Overview
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
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Michael Sarnoski
Director
Cast
Hugh Jackman profile photo
Hugh Jackman
as Robin Hood
Jodie Comer profile photo
Jodie Comer
as Sister Brigid
Bill Skarsgård profile photo
Bill Skarsgård
as Little John
Murray Bartlett profile photo
Murray Bartlett
as The Leper
Noah Jupe profile photo
Noah Jupe
as Arthur
/ Godwyn
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The Death Of Robin Hood review
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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.”
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The Death of Robin Hood, Starring Hugh Jackman, Hits HBO Max Next Month
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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.
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