Hugh Jackman’s latest cinematic project, The Death of Robin Hood, has faced a difficult opening weekend at the North American box office. According to industry data, the A24 film debuted with just $2.5 million, placing it well outside the top five performers of the weekend.
The film’s commercial performance is compounded by lukewarm audience reception. CinemaScore, a market research firm that tracks opening-night audience reactions, awarded the movie a C+ grade. This metric is widely monitored in the film industry to gauge word-of-mouth potential and long-term theatrical trajectory, with lower scores typically indicating limited staying power in theaters.
The weekend was dominated by the release of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, which is currently on track for a $160 million opening, overshadowing other entries in the market. While major franchise films continue to draw significant crowds, the struggle of smaller-scale releases like The Death of Robin Hood highlights an increasingly discerning theatrical audience that is prioritizing high-profile sequels and established intellectual properties.