THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD (2026)
THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD (2026)
Starring: Hugh Jackman • Jodie Comer • Bill Skarsgård • Murray Bartlett • Noah Jupe
Directed by: Michael Sarnoski
Genre: Dark Adventure / Drama / Thriller
Legends die hard… but truths die harder.The Death of Robin Hood isn’t a swashbuckling fairytale — it’s a raw, somber reconsideration of one of history’s most enduring myths. Departing from the familiar heroic outlaw story, this film reimagines Robin Hood as a battle-scarred, aging warrior confronting the brutal reality of his past and the folklore that has built him into a legend.
Hugh Jackman delivers a gritty, emotionally weathered performance as Robin Hood, nearly unrecognizable with long gray hair and a rugged beard — a man who once lived by the blade and now grapples with its lifelong consequences. This Robin is not driven by idealism, but by regret, survival, and existential reckoning.
The story begins after what should’ve been Hood’s final battle leaves him gravely injured and alone. Rescued by a mysterious woman (played by Jodie Comer), he is forced to face not just his fading strength, but the violent legacy he helped create. Instead of lush forests and merry men, we get bleak landscapes, weary gazes, and the heavy weight of myth colliding with reality.
Bill Skarsgård brings depth to his role as Little John, adding a complex layer to the relationship between legend and loyalty. Supporting turns from Murray Bartlett and Noah Jupe reinforce the somber, character-driven tone of the film.
Director Michael Sarnoski (Pig, A Quiet Place: Day One) steers the material away from blockbuster fantasy and toward meditative, grounded drama. Expect relentless introspection, visceral violence, and thematic exploration of myth vs. truth, heroism vs. monstrosity, and whether a life of crime can ever be reconciled with a soul seeking redemption.
Final Thoughts
The Death of Robin Hood feels like Logan meets medieval legend — a reflective, brutal character study that dismantles the romanticized outlaw and confronts him with his own legacy. It’s not folk tale escapism; it’s a grim, haunting look at the cost of violence and the stories we tell to soften it.
Rating: ☆ (4/5)
☆ (4/5)Powerful lead performance + bold reinterpretation — but it’s heavy and somber rather than fun or uplifting.
