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June 10 Premiere: Hugh Jackman’s Mud-Filled “Robin Hood” Debuts

6/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Death of Robin Hood premiered on June 10 at AMC Lincoln Square 13, starring Hugh Jackman.
Director Michael Sarnoski calls the film a gritty, mud-filled reimagining of Robin Hood.
He designed early battle scenes to feel unsettling, covering actors in mud.
Sarnoski shot the film on 35 mm in Northern Ireland over 30 days, demanding extensive planning for remote action, a contrast to his recent large-scale A Quiet Place: Day One.

History

Historical Context

In 1938 Warner Bros. released The Adventures of Robin Hood, a swashbuckler directed by Michael Curtiz (and William Keighley) starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. It premiered May 14, 1938, earned about $4 million and won three Academy Awards, establishing a visual and narrative template that later Robin Hood adaptations continue to emulate.

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Story summary

The Death of Robin Hood premiered on June 10 at AMC Lincoln Square 13, starring Hugh Jackman.
Director Michael Sarnoski calls the film a gritty, mud-filled reimagining of Robin Hood.
He designed early battle scenes to feel unsettling, covering actors in mud.
Sarnoski shot the film on 35 mm in Northern Ireland over 30 days, demanding extensive planning for remote action, a contrast to his recent large-scale A Quiet Place: Day One.

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