2026’s Secret ‘Robin Hood’ Movie Suddenly Drops on Streaming After Bombing in Theaters
“The Uprising,” a Robin Hood thriller that underperformed at the domestic box office, is heading directly to streaming in early November 2026. Released in U.S. theaters on September 10, 2026, the film grossed only $8.2 million against a $20 million production budget, marking a significant financial disappointment.
In an uncommon move for underperforming theatrical releases, the film is bypassing the typical Video on Demand rental phase entirely—where failed theatrical releases usually begin on services like Prime Video and Apple TV at $20 or higher. Instead, “The Uprising” will stream exclusively on Peacock, suggesting either a pre-existing distribution deal or a strategic pivot toward driving subscription engagement rather than rental revenue.
The film received mixed critical reception, scoring 57% on Rotten Tomatoes. The direct-to-subscription approach reflects broader 2026 industry trends of accelerating theatrical-to-streaming transitions, though skipping the VOD intermediary remains relatively uncommon for box office disappointments of this magnitude. The decision underscores ongoing pressures on theatrical exhibition and the shifting balance of power between studios and streaming platforms in film distribution.