From SlashFilm · Devin Meenan · · 1m 20s
Hugh Jackman's Gritty Robin Hood Thriller Tops HBO Max Streaming
Hugh Jackman's 'The Death of Robin Hood' becomes HBO Max's biggest streaming hit after underperforming at theaters.
In brief
Hugh Jackman's 'The Death of Robin Hood' becomes HBO Max's biggest streaming hit after underperforming at theaters. Hugh Jackman's 'The Death of Robin Hood' is HBO Max's most streamed film following a theatrical run that grossed less than $10 million. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
HBO Max's Streaming Hit
Hugh Jackman's 'The Death of Robin Hood' is HBO Max's biggest streamed film after grossing less than $10 million in theaters.
Robin's Violent Past
Robin Hood, played by Hugh Jackman, lives as a violent recluse hunted by friends and family he killed.
The Film's Premise
The movie shows Robin's life as a killer who struggles to remember which parts of his past are fact or fiction.
Robin's Moral Conflict
Robin's guilt grows as he sits with Sister Brigid and Little John's daughter Margaret, who he has no future with.
The Death of Robin Hood
The film's climax shows Robin's quiet death after years of violence, not a swashbuckling end.
Critics' Reactions
Critics praised the film's gritty approach but some called it 'crude cynicism' for its take on Robin Hood's legacy.
2026's Robin Hood Reimagining
The film's release coincides with a new comic series reimagining Green Arrow as a serial killer targeting billionaires.
The key point
Hugh Jackman's 'The Death of Robin Hood' is HBO Max's most streamed film following a theatrical run that grossed less than $10 million.
