Robin Hood is usually remembered through adventure. Sword fights, daring escapes, stolen riches, and heroic speeches tend to define most versions of the iconic character that have been portrayed on screen by names like Cary Elwes (Robin Hood: Men in Tights), Errol Flynn (The Adventures of Robin Hood), Russell Crowe (Robin Hood), and more. The actual reality of living as an outlaw for years would probably look much more brutal than previous takes on the legend.

That harsher perspective is central to The Death of Robin Hood, director Michael Sarnoski’s upcoming reimagining of the legendary figure. As part of Collider’s Summer Preview Event, we’re thrilled to exclusively reveal a new image from the movie featuring Hugh Jackman as the outlaw holding one of his arrows. Rather than focusing on Robin Hood at the height of his legend, the movie reportedly explores the final chapter of his life as he grapples with the violence, trauma, and consequences left behind by years spent surviving outside the law.

A24’s ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Takes a Much Darker Approach to the Legend

Directed by Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One filmmaker Sarnoski, The Death of Robin Hood stars Jackman alongside Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe in a more brutal and grounded interpretation of the classic myth. Recent footage from the movie has already emphasized a darker tone, with Jackman narrating a featurette that strips away the romanticized fantasy surrounding Robin Hood in favor of something much harsher and more historically raw.

That approach already makes The Death of Robin Hood feel very different from most adaptations of the legend. Instead of focusing on peak Robin, the movie picks up after years of violence have already taken their toll, leaving him wounded, isolated, and far removed from the romanticized outlaw audiences usually picture. It also feels like material that plays directly into Sarnoski’s strengths as a filmmaker. Both Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One featured themes of grief and loneliness, with emotionally exhausted characters trying to survive situations that had already broken pieces of them. Jackman also feels like an especially strong fit for that version of Robin Hood, as some of his best dramatic performances over the last decade have centered on men who’ve been worn down by the lives they’ve lived.

The Death of Robin Hood releases in theaters on June 19, 2026.

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