Move over, merry men—A24 is about to give Robin Hood a makeover you never saw coming. The studio's upcoming fantasy epic The Death of Robin Hood has officially locked its release date: June 19, 2026. And if the early buzz is any indication, this isn't your father's swashbuckling hero.
Starring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, and Bill Skarsgård, the film takes a radically different approach to the centuries-old legend. Instead of a dashing outlaw stealing from the rich to give to the poor, this version finds Robin in the twilight of his life, haunted by a violent past. After what he believes is his final battle, he's left gravely injured—and a mysterious woman offers him a shot at redemption. It's a premise that swaps archery contests for raw, emotional reckoning.
Director Michael Sarnoski, who wrote and helmed the project, is known for intimate, character-driven storytelling. Here, he's crafting a world where the folklore of Robin Hood clashes with the brutal reality of a man who has done terrible things. As Sarnoski put it, Robin was a murderous outlaw who lived long enough to see myths spring up around him—and now he has to face the truth behind the legend.
Jackman, fresh off his scene-stealing turn in Deadpool & Wolverine, says the script's exploration of power drew him in. “What I love so much about Mike’s vision of Robin Hood is that the script delivered power, and it examines how power can be used for good or bad,” Jackman shared. “Robin Hood is a real man in our story. With all the scars, the pain, the regret, and yes, the love.”
The cast is stacked with talent. Alongside Jackman, Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, 28 Years Later) and Bill Skarsgård (Nosferatu, It) bring their own intensity, while Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus) and Noah Jupe (A Quiet Place) round out the ensemble. If you're a fan of fantasy TV gold, this film's pedigree suggests it could be a standout.
This isn't just another retread of a tired story. In a landscape where fantasy flops often miss the mark, The Death of Robin Hood promises to dig deeper—into regret, mortality, and the cost of a life lived outside the law. Sarnoski has teased that even if you know the legend by heart, the performances will carry you into uncharted territory.
With A24's track record for bold, auteur-driven projects, this could be the fantasy epic that redefines the genre for a new generation. Mark your calendars: June 19, 2026, is when Robin Hood dies—and maybe finds himself along the way.
