2026’s Secret ‘Robin Hood’ Movie Suddenly Drops on Streaming After Bombing in Theaters
The Uprising, a historical drama starring Andrew Garfield, will stream exclusively on Peacock from 6 November after a brief and poorly performing cinema release. Its swift move to streaming skips the usual paid rental period, and the film’s US marketing as a Robin Hood story drew criticism and did not appear to boost ticket sales.
Released in US cinemas on 10 September, the film earned $8.2 million against a $20 million budget. It is based on the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt and follows a farmer who leads an uprising after the Crown raises taxes; Paul Greengrass wrote and directed it. Rotten Tomatoes scores were 57% from critics and 65% from users, with praise for the performances and social commentary but criticism of its execution and visual style.
In short
- The Uprising arrives on Peacock on 6 November.
- The film made $8.2 million against a $20 million budget.
- US Robin Hood marketing drew criticism and failed to lift its profile.
Explained simply
The Peasants’ Revolt was a major uprising in England in 1381, when people rebelled against taxes and other demands from the Crown. It was part of a period of unrest shaped by poverty, social inequality and the effects of the Black Death.
The revolt’s best-known leader was Wat Tyler, and the rebels’ demands included changes to taxes and the feudal system, which tied many workers to powerful landowners. The uprising was put down, but it remains a significant episode in the history of protest and relations between ordinary people and royal authority.