The Death of Robin Hood (2026)
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An aged, haunted outlaw seeks refuge in a priory after being wounded, only to find his past and present colliding in a desperate struggle for peace.
The story
In 1247 England, an aged and weary Robin Hood lives in self-imposed exile, haunted by the violence of his past as a legendary outlaw. He dismisses the heroic myths surrounding him, preferring the solitude of the wilderness. After being wounded, he seeks refuge in a priory where he is cared for by a prioress and encounters a young girl. As he recovers, he must navigate the complexities of his identity and the looming threat of those seeking vengeance for his past actions, all while trying to find a way to live—or die—with peace.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In 1247 England, a young woman named Wainwright seeks to kill the aged Robin Hood to avenge her kin. She is killed by Robin, who buries her among other victims. His friend Little John, living under the name Edward, seeks Robin's help to reclaim his farm. During a raid, they rescue John's daughter but lose his wife. Robin is gravely wounded and left at the Priory of St. Clement. There, he is nursed by Sister Brigid and meets a leper who is revealed to be his former enemy, Guy of Gisbourne. The leper warns him that Brigid's family were also his victims. Robin eventually finds a young girl, Margaret, and takes her under his wing. He later confronts a man named Arthur, who is revealed to be Godwyn of the family he destroyed. After convincing Godwyn to abandon his quest for revenge, Robin confesses his identity to Brigid. Knowing she cannot forgive him, he convinces her to help him die through bloodletting. He tells Margaret a sanitized version of their history before dying as she fires an arrow.
- First release year
- 2026
- Runtime (minutes)
- 122
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Michael Sarnoski
- Writers
- Michael Sarnoski · writer
- Cast and characters
- Hugh Jackman · Robin Hood; Jodie Comer · Sister Brigid; Bill Skarsgård · Little John; Murray Bartlett · The Leper/Guy of Gisbourne; Noah Jupe · Arthur/Godwyn; Faith Delaney · Little Margaret; Clive Russell · Elderfather; Jade Croot · Wainwright
- Genres
- thriller
- Themes
- guilt; legacy; redemption; the cost of violence
- Tone and mood
- dark; brooding; somber
- Premise and plot tags
- historical fiction; reimagining; mythology
- Source material / true-story basis
- Robin Hood's Death
- Content notes
- violence
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the atmosphere and performances while others criticized the excessive violence.
- Reported review scores
- CinemaScore · score: C+ · scale: A+ to F
- Production trivia
- The film was shot on 35 mm film.; The production was filmed in Northern Ireland in 2025.; A24 acquired the U.S. rights for $4 million.
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