> At a Glance
> – Hugh Jackman, 57, debuts a savage, long-gray-haired Robin Hood in A24’s The Death of Robin Hood trailer
> – Director Michael Sarnoski reimagines the outlaw as a “murderous” anti-hero grappling with his brutal past
> – Film co-stars Bill Skarsgård as a fresh take on Little John and Jodie Comer in an undisclosed role
> – Why it matters: Releasing in 2026, the gritty reboot flips the heroic myth, promising a darker, humanized legend
Hugh Jackman has shed his Wolverine image for a grizzled, morally complex Robin Hood in the first trailer for A24’s upcoming The Death of Robin Hood, set to hit theaters in 2026.
Jackman’s Radical Transformation
The trailer reveals Jackman almost unrecognizable beneath a heavy gray beard and waist-length silver hair. Director Michael Sarnoski says only part of the look relies on wigs; audiences will still glimpse the actor’s trademark musclebound physique.
Sarnoski’s script attracted Jackman because it strips away folklore to expose a flawed human. The actor told Entertainment Weekly:
> “What I love so much about Mike’s vision… is that it examines how power can be used for good or bad. Robin Hood is a real man in our story. With all the scars, the pain, the regret and, yes, the love.”
A Darker Legend
Unlike traditional heroic tales, this Robin Hood is:
- A violent outlaw haunted by “terrible things” he’s done
- Forced to confront the heroic myth built around him
- Searching for redemption as age catches up
Michael Sarnoski explained the premise:
> “He was this murderous outlaw who did a lot of terrible things and was kind of monstrous. But he’s lived long enough to see this folklore get created about him. He’s figuring out how he feels about that, about being portrayed as a hero when he knows what he really was.”
Supporting Cast & Secrets
Bill Skarsgård portrays a reimagined Little John, while Jodie Comer plays an original character-not Maid Marian-who introduces Robin to “another side of life,” adding emotional depth. Sarnoski remains tight-lipped about further plot details.
Key Takeaways
- The Death of Robin Hood releases exclusively in theaters in 2026
- Jackman’s makeover spotlights a brutal, regret-filled outlaw rarely seen on screen
- A24’s gritty approach targets fans of character-driven epics
- Irish shoot wrapped in March, with Jackman praising local crews and landscapes
Expect a visceral, introspective take on the archer when the film arrives next year.
