# Hugh Jackman Robin Hood film – release updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hugh-jackman-robin-hood-film > Updated: 2026-08-04T11:17:47.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. The Death of Robin Hood, directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Hugh Jackman, continues to be described as a dark, gritty re‑imagining of the legendary archer. Early coverage highlighted its bleak medieval setting and an aging, guilt‑ridden Robin confronting the violent legacy of his myth. Production design draws on realism inspired by Ingmar Bergman, and the supporting cast includes Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett and Noah Jupe. New details confirm that the film is based on a 17th‑century text and is set in 1257, portraying Robin as a violent outcast haunted by his deeds. Critics note that Sarnoski uses the story to question cultural longing for heroic legends. Principal photography began in February 2025 in Northern Ireland, with locations such as Belfast Harbour Studios, Silent Valley, Glenarm and Murlough Bay. The picture was shot in the United States and secured U.S. distribution rights for A24 at Cannes. It will open in Mexico on 6 August 2026 (Imagem Films MX) and in Italy on 12 August 2026 under the title “Robin Hood – Il prezzo del sangue” (I Wonder Pictures). The film is slated for a broader 2026 release. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: Hugh Jackman stars in dark reinterpretation 'The Death of Robin Hood' set for August release Dark reinterpretation 'The Death of Robin Hood' starring Hugh Jackman opens in Mexico Aug 6 and Italy Aug 12, 2026; directed by Michael Sarnoski, produced by A24. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hugh-jackmans-dark-robin-hood-film-set-for-august-2026-release ### 2026-07-26: Michael Sarnoski’s ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Film Starring Hugh Jackman Reviewed Michael Sarnoski’s The Death of Robin Hood stars Hugh Jackman as a violent, aging Robin confronting his myth’s dark legacy, prompting a grim rethink of heroic legends. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-sarnoskis-the-death-of-robin-hood-film-starring-hugh-jackman-reviewed --- Cite as: Hugh Jackman Robin Hood film – release updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hugh-jackman-robin-hood-film