Story perspectives

Hugh Jackman's “Robin Hood” Debuts UK, Gets 3/10 Rating

6/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Death of Robin Hood starring Hugh Jackman opened in United Kingdom theaters.
Writer-director Michael Sarnoski’s dark revisionist film shows a gravely wounded Robin tended by Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer) and includes Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, Faith Delaney and Noah Jupe.
Filmed in Ireland, the production received a 3-out-of-10 rating on Granger Gauge.

History

Historical Context

Warner Bros.’ 1938 release *The Adventures of Robin Hood*, starring Errol Flynn, earned $2 million in the United States and won three Academy Awards, including Best Art Direction and Best Film Editing. Its box-office triumph established a template for frequent Robin Hood revivals—from the 1955-59 BBC series with Richard Greene to the 2024 Michael Sarnoski film starring Hugh Jackman—showing that high-budget reinterpretations can sustain the legend.

1 of 2

Story summary

The Death of Robin Hood starring Hugh Jackman opened in United Kingdom theaters.
Writer-director Michael Sarnoski’s dark revisionist film shows a gravely wounded Robin tended by Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer) and includes Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, Faith Delaney and Noah Jupe.
Filmed in Ireland, the production received a 3-out-of-10 rating on Granger Gauge.

1 / 2