From Collider · Shrishty Mishra · · 2m
Hugh Jackman's R-Rated Fantasy Remake Hits Streaming Success
Hugh Jackman's R-rated Robin Hood film tops HBO Max charts despite mixed reviews.
In brief
Hugh Jackman's R-rated Robin Hood film tops HBO Max charts despite mixed reviews. Hugh Jackman's The Death of Robin Hood becomes HBO Max's top domestic movie this spooky season with $9.5m worldwide earnings. Originally reported by Collider.
Hugh Jackman's film career
Hugh Jackman is among the most bankable stars with a long filmography spanning musicals, feel-good features, rom-coms, and superhero films.
R-rated film success
Jackman's R-rated performances include Logan, Deadpool and Wolverine, and mature films like Prisoners and Bad Education.
The Death of Robin Hood
The Death of Robin Hood is a 2026 R-rated thriller directed by Michael Sarnoski with Hugh Jackman as Robin Hood.
Plot summary
The film follows an aged Robin Hood living in self-imposed exile after a lifetime of theft, murder, and conflict.
Character dynamics
Robin Hood faces Little John, played by Bill Skarsgård, who tracks him down to settle a personal score.
Aftermath
Gravely wounded, Robin wakes up on a remote island cared for by Sister Brigid, played by Jodie Comer.
Box office performance
The Death of Robin Hood earned $9.5 million worldwide on a $20 million budget with a 69% critic rating and 56% audience score.
Streaming success
The Death of Robin Hood is the top movie on HBO Max’s domestic list this spooky season.
Critical reception
Critics gave The Death of Robin Hood a 69% Rotten Tomatoes rating, while audiences scored it 56%.
Release details
The Death of Robin Hood premiered on June 19, 2026, with a runtime of 123 minutes.
Cast
The film stars Hugh Jackman as Robin Hood, Jodie Comer as Sister Brigid, and Bill Skarsgård as Little John.
Streaming availability
The Death of Robin Hood is available on HBO Max for streaming.
Viewership trend
The Death of Robin Hood is gaining popularity among HBO Max subscribers during spooky season.
Conclusion
The Death of Robin Hood is a critically divisive R-rated film that has found a strong audience on streaming platforms.
The one thing
Hugh Jackman's The Death of Robin Hood becomes HBO Max's top domestic movie this spooky season with $9.5m worldwide earnings.
