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Hugh Jackman Portrays Grittier Version of Robin Hood
Hugh Jackman plays an aged outlaw confronting the violence of his past as the film shifts from battle scenes to reflection and redemption.
The Death of Robin Hood arrived in UK cinemas on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, starring 57-year-old Hugh Jackman as an aged, gritty outlaw in writer and director Michael Sarnoski's adaptation of the 17th-century ballad.
After a violent skirmish leaves Robin gravely wounded, he seeks sanctuary in a remote priory, where Sister Brigid, a prioress played by Jodie Comer, treats his injuries and offers him a path toward salvation.
Jackman called filming in Northern Ireland "spectacular," telling the Press Association, "We were in Ireland, which I'd always dreamed of spending time in, and we went to the most beautiful places." He admitted remaining mud from the shoot.
Sarnoski described the project as his "favourite filmmaking experience," despite admitting it was daunting to focus on the darker side of the character. He utilized limited visual effects to make the film feel "timeless."
Critics awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars, noting its somber, pensive tone as a departure from traditional, photogenic portrayals of the legendary outlaw. The film prioritizes introspection over action sequences.