Hugh Jackman leads gritty reimagining in ‘The Death of Robin Hood’

Michael Sarnoski’s new film “The Death of Robin Hood” (released in 2026) presents an aged, wounded Robin Hood confronting the violent legacy of his past. Hugh Jackman stars as the titular outlaw, now a grizzled figure haunted by crime and injury. Jodie Comer appears as Sister Brigid, the nun who tends his wounds, while Bill Skarsgård returns as a hardened Little John. The story unfolds in the 13th‑century Celtic borderlands, culminating in a brutal final clash that spares no women or children.

Filmed on location in Northern Ireland – including Belfast Harbour Studios and the boggy terrain of the Irish coast – the production emphasizes realistic, “dirty” violence, with the director deliberately avoiding aestheticization. Critics have drawn parallels to Jackman’s earlier performance in “Logan,” noting the film’s exploration of redemption, guilt and the cost of legend. Reviews highlight the atmospheric cinematography, the ensemble cast, and the film’s positioning as a dark, mature counter‑programming entry from A24.

The movie is slated for release in Italy under the title “Robin Hood – Il prezzo del sangue” and has generated discussion across European and U.S. press for its subversive take on a classic myth.