The Death of Robin Hood Isn't the Story You Know

By The Backlot

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A weathered medieval archer in tattered robes stands on a dark windswept beach holding a bow, surrounded by fire and embers at dusk.

Michael Sarnoski directed Pig. If you haven't seen it, the short version is: Nicolas Cage plays a hermit who loses his truffle pig, and the whole movie turns out to be about grief. One of the best films of the 2020s.

He also did A Quiet Place: Day One. Then he made this.

The Death of Robin Hood opens with the tagline: he was no hero. Grappling with a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood is gravely injured after his last battle. Jodie Comer finds him and offers him a chance at salvation.

Hugh Jackman produced this and plays the lead. He chose to make the dark version. Not the one with the tights.

Bill Skarsgård is in it too. If you liked Logan or The Green Knight, this is that film. In theaters now.

Quick Facts

The Death of Robin Hood Isn't the Story You Know

DirectorMichael Sarnoski

CastHugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, Noah Jupe

GenreAdventure, Drama, Thriller, Action

Release2026-06-18

Runtime123 min

Rated6.8/10

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The director of Pig made a Robin Hood film where Robin Hood is not the hero. Hugh Jackman produced it and stars. In theaters now. #TheDeathofRobinHood #Backlot

He also did A Quiet Place: Day One. Then he made this.

Hugh Jackman produced this and plays the lead. He chose to make the dark version. Not the one with the tights.

Bill Skarsgård is in it too. If you liked Logan or The Green Knight, this is that film. In theaters now.