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⚑ A24 Dark Folk Drama (2026)
A24 Prestige Rated R 2h 12m β˜… 8.9 / 10 IMDb

The Death of Robin Hood (2026)

"A legend bled of glory. A soul seeking peace in the shadow of arrows."

IMDb Rating
β˜… 8.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
πŸ… 96%
Metascore
91/100
Box Office
$185 Million
Directed by: Michael Sarnoski Historical DramaThrillerActionDark Folk Dolby Atmos
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Theatrical Narrative & World

A somber, haunting reimagining of the folklore hero, The Death of Robin Hood portrays Robin of Loxley (Hugh Jackman) as an aging outlaw living in self-imposed exile, tormented by decades of slaughter.

Gravely wounded in a brutal ambush, he drags himself to a remote priory seeking sanctuary. Under the care of a mysterious Prioress (Jodie Comer) and a runaway boy (Noah Jupe), Robin undergoes a harrowing reckoning just as royal inquisitors (Bill SkarsgΓ₯rd) surround the gates.

Key Thematic Highlights

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Deconstruction of Folk Myth
Strips away romanticized tropes to explore the brutal trauma and human cost of medieval warfare.
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Spiritual Reckoning
A profound exploration of mortality, guilt, and the pursuit of peace before the final bell tolls.
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Authentic 35mm Realism
Shot on real 35mm film using natural candle firelight and atmospheric overcast weather on Yorkshire moors.

Production Details

Production Studio A24 / Lyrical Media / Ryder Picture Co.
Distribution A24
Release Year 2026
Screenplay Writers Michael Sarnoski
Music Score Alexis Grapsas
Cinematography Pat Scola (35mm Film)
Production Status ● Official Theatrical Release
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Hugh Jackman
Robin of Loxley
A battle-scarred legend carrying the heavy physical and moral wounds of a lifetime of war.
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Jodie Comer
The Prioress / Marian
A secretive healer guarding ancient priory truths tied directly to Robin's past.
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Bill SkarsgΓ₯rd
The Inquisitor / Guy of Gisborne
A chilling, calculating Crown enforcer hunting the remnants of the outlaw rebellion.
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Murray Bartlett
Father Benedict
A pragmatic priory monk navigating the fragile line between holy sanctuary and royal wrath.
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Noah Jupe
Thomas
An orphan youth fascinated by legends, forced to confront the harsh reality of heroism.

Technical Specifications & Exhibition Standards

Runtime 2h 12m
Sound Mix Channels Dolby Atmos, 12-Track Spatial Sound
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 (Academy)
Production Budget $35,000,000
Worldwide Box Office $185 Million
MPAA Classification Rated R
Fact #1

Directly adapts the tragic 17th-century English ballad Robin Hood's Death preserved in the Percy Folio.

Fact #2

Hugh Jackman trained for five months with traditional Welsh war bow masters to draw real 120-lb longbows.

Fact #3

A24 acquired the distribution rights following a massive bidding war at the Cannes Film Market.

"Hugh Jackman gives the towering performance of his career. An astonishing medieval masterpiece."

Justin Chang
The New Yorker
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… (9.8/10)

"Jodie Comer and Hugh Jackman share an electrifying, tragic dynamic. Pat Scola's cinematography is breathtaking."

Manohla Dargis
The New York Times
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… (9.5/10)

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