A24 is leveling up its game with a dark fantasy epic that promises to be one of the year's most talked-about releases. The Death of Robin Hood, starring Hugh Jackman, is set to hit theaters on June 19, 2026, and it's already generating buzz as the studio's next potential blockbuster.
Directed by Michael Sarnoski—the filmmaker behind the indie gem Pig and the horror prequel A Quiet Place: Day One—this new take on the legendary outlaw takes a gritty, mature approach. Jackman, who recently wowed audiences in the mystery The Sheep Detectives and broke box office records with Deadpool & Wolverine, leads a cast that includes Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård.
A New Era for A24
The indie studio has been on a spending spree since its breakout hit Civil War, which grossed over $130 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. That film marked a turning point for A24, which had previously only seen one of its movies cross the $100 million mark globally. Since then, the studio has greenlit bigger projects, including the $70 million Marty Supreme (which earned $190 million worldwide) and the upcoming video-game adaptation Elden Ring, with a reported budget of $100 million.
But not every big-bet has paid off. The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, underperformed with just $21 million worldwide against a $50 million budget. Still, A24 is betting that The Death of Robin Hood will capture the same magic as Civil War and Marty Supreme.
What to Expect from the Film
This isn't your father's Robin Hood. The film puts a dark spin on the pop-culture icon, whose cinematic history stretches back over a century—the first theatrical feature about the character debuted in 1922, starring Douglas Fairbanks. Sarnoski's version promises to be a gritty, character-driven fantasy that explores the outlaw's final chapter.
For fans of the genre, this is a must-watch. If you're looking for more fantasy content, check out our list of the ultimate fantasy TV show for every year of the 2000s or dive into why the best fantasy movie of the 2020s still deserves a sequel.
How to Watch
The Death of Robin Hood will be released exclusively in theaters on June 19, 2026. As with most A24 releases, a streaming debut on platforms like Max or Apple TV+ is expected a few months later, but no official streaming date has been announced yet. Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for updates on where to stream it.
In the meantime, catch up on other fantasy hits like Netflix's 'Swapped,' which is nearing 100 million hours, or explore hidden fantasy gems you probably missed.
