The Death of Robin Hood
2026 film by Michael Sarnoski
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The Death of Robin Hood is an upcoming American thriller film starring Hugh Jackman as Robin Hood in a dark adaptation of the 17th-century ballad Robin Hood's Death.[3] It is written and directed by Michael Sarnoski. It also stars Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe.
- Aaron Ryder
- Andrew Swett
- Alexander Black
- Hugh Jackman
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| Directed by | Michael Sarnoski |
| Written by | Michael Sarnoski |
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| Cinematography | Pat Scola |
| Edited by | Andrew Mondshein |
| Music by | Jim Ghedi[1] |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 123 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is scheduled to premiere at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival on June 12, 2026, and will be released in the United States on June 19, 2026, by A24.
Premise
An aged Robin Hood grapples with his past life of crime and murder while in the hands of a mysterious woman after being critically injured.
Cast
- Hugh Jackman as Robin Hood, an outlaw archer
- Jodie Comer
- Bill Skarsgård as Little John, Robin Hood's companion
- Murray Bartlett
- Noah Jupe
- Faith Delaney as Little Margaret
Production
In May 2024, it was announced that a dark re-imagining of the Robin Hood legend was in development, with Michael Sarnoski writing and directing, and Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer starring.[4] Shortly thereafter, A24 acquired U.S. rights to the project in a competitive situation at the Marché du Film.[5] In February 2025, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe were added to the cast.[6] Principal photography began in early February 2025, in Northern Ireland.[6][7] A March 2025 press release from the Northern Ireland Executive Office said filming took place at Belfast Harbour Studios and on location at Silent Valley, Glenram, and Murlough Bay, with post-production at Yellowmoon in Holywood, County Down.[8] Filming had wrapped by late-March.[9] It was shot on 35mm film.[10]
Release
The Death of Robin Hood is scheduled to premiere at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival on June 12, 2026,[11] and will be released in the United States by A24 on June 19, 2026.[12]
