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EntertainmentDeath of Robin Hood Flops at Box Office, Hits Digital on July 28
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The Death of Robin Hood, starring Hugh Jackman as the legendary outlaw, is debuting on premium video-on-demand (PVOD) on July 28 after a disastrous theatrical run. Directed by Michael Sarnoski (A Quiet Place: Day One, Pig), the film opened on June 19 to just $2.8 million from 1,687 North American theaters. It has since earned $5.3 million domestically and $700,000 internationally, totaling $6 million worldwide against a $20 million production budget. The R-rated film, which also stars Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe, received mixed reviews: a 66% fresh score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a 56% rotten score from audiences. The film will be available for digital purchase at $24.99 and rental at $19.99 on platforms including Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and YouTube Movies & TV.
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The Death of Robin Hood, starring Hugh Jackman as the legendary title character, is debuting on digital streaming this week after a short-lived theatrical run.
About the Film
Written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (A Quiet Place: Day One, Pig), the film opened in theaters nationwide on June 19. In the story, Robin Hood (Jackman), who feels cursed after a life of violent crime, is gravely wounded in battle and seeks salvation while under the care of the mysterious Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer).
Rated R, The Death of Robin Hood also stars Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe.
Box Office Performance
The film earned $2.8 million from 1,687 North American theaters in its opening weekend (June 19–21) and struggled to find an audience thereafter. As of Sunday, The Death of Robin Hood has earned:
- $5.3 million domestically
- More than $700,000 internationally
- $6 million worldwide total
According to Deadline, the film had a $20 million production budget before marketing costs.
PVOD Release Details
Confirmed by a listing on Prime Video, The Death of Robin Hood will arrive on digital streaming via premium video on demand (PVOD) on Tuesday, July 28.
The film will be available for purchase on PVOD platforms including:
- Prime Video
- Apple TV
- Fandango at Home
- YouTube Movies & TV
Pricing:
- Purchase: $24.99
- Rental (48 hours): $19.99
Critical and Audience Reception
The film failed to generate significant momentum from reviews or audience reactions.
Rotten Tomatoes Scores:
- Critics: 66% "fresh" (based on 157 reviews)
- Audience (Popcornmeter): 56% "rotten" (based on 250+ reviews)
Critics Consensus:
"Swapping out derring-do for ultraviolence, this grim take on the merry legend of Robin Hood could use more levity in its quiver, but its aim of exploring the complicated humanity behind a folk hero nails the target."
Audience Summary:
"While its visceral violence unfolds brutally at a punishing pace, Hugh Jackman still hits the mark in The Death of Robin Hood."
Source
Forbes - BusinessWestern
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Death Of Robin Hood Flops at Box Office, Arrives on Digital Streaming This Week