Hugh Jackman’s R-Rated Fantasy Remake Officially Hits a Bullseye on Streaming
Hugh Jackman’s R-rated reimagining of Robin Hood has become the most-watched film on HBO Max’s domestic chart, despite a weak cinema run. Its streaming performance suggests the darker take is finding an audience after its release.
Set in 1247, the film follows an aged Robin Hood living in exile, whose violent past catches up with him after he is gravely wounded. It also stars Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård, earned $9.5 million worldwide against a $20 million budget, and received a 69% critics’ score and 56% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- The film leads HBO Max’s domestic movie chart.
- It earned $9.5 million at the box office.
- Critics rated it more highly than audiences did.