To this very day, there hasn’t really been anything quite likePeter Jackson’s groundbreakingThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy. This epic, Oscar-winning, roughly nine-hour saga (twelve if we’re talking about the extended editions) is widely regarded as the best fantasy story ever told, with Jackson’s specific rendition being considered the definitive adaptation ofJ.R.R. Tolkien’s original work. Jackson would eventually try to recapture the magic with his controversialThe Hobbittrilogy, which, while a valiant effort, was not as warmly received due to its introduction of new storylines.
However, there has now been a significant push for even more stories set in Jackson’s version of Middle-Earth. We know we’re set fora new live-action excursion withAndy Serkis’The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, but our return to this expansive fantasy realm is around the corner withThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. This epic fantasy tale is one for the record books, but where can you see this grand excursion? Read below to find out when, where, and how you may watchThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
Is ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Streaming?
No,The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimwill not be streaming online when it debuts this December. However, since the film is being developed by Warner Bros. Discovery, this means the latestLord of the Ringsfilm will undoubtedly be galloping ontoMaxat a later date. Max has continued to persevere in continuing beloved franchises, with recent examples includingThe PenguinandDune: Prophecy.
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What Is the Release Date for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’?
The warriors of Rohan will ride once again whenThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimgallops into theaters onFriday, June 13, 2025, in the U.S. and Canada. Other parts of the globe will be getting the latestThe Lord of the Ringsearlier and later. The full list of countries and global release dates can be found below:
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Is ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ in Theaters?
Yes,The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimwill indeed be playing in theaters just ahead of the 2024 holiday season. This is the first time the franchise has been on the big screen in a decade, the last time being 2024’sThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.The War of the Rohirrimwill be released in theaters just one day after Sony’s latest Marvel film,Kraven the Hunter. Not to mention, the newLord of the Ringsfilm will also be tangling with the formidable alliance made up ofWicked,Gladiator II, andMoana 2.
Find Showtimes for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’
To find showtimes for the latest Tolkien adventure in a theater near you, refer to the following links below:
Official Site
AMC Theatres
Watch the Trailer for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’
The trailer forThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimtakes place even longer before the events ofThe Hobbittrilogy, thus making it the earliest film in the continuity’s timeline to date. We immediately meet the franchise’s newest hero, Hèra (Gaia Wise), who is initially betrothed to her childhood friend Wulf (Luca Pasqualino). That changes when Hèra’s father, Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), kills Wulf’s father in combat, thus starting a bloody war between the Rohirrim and the Dunlendings.
What is ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ About?
The official plot synopsis ofThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimreads as follows:
“Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg— a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.”
Other ‘Lord of the Rings’ Stories You Can Watch Right Now
‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy (2001-2003)
The trilogy that started it all, Peter Jackson’s originalThe Lord of the Ringsis an undisputed leader in the fantasy genre. Young Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), an ordinary Hobbit from The Shire, embarks on a quest to destroy the dreaded One Ring by casting it into the fires of Mount Doom. This quest into the shadowy land of Mordor is not an easy one, which is why a dedicated Fellowship is formed to help Frodo on his unexpected journey.The Lord of the Ringstrilogy is available to stream on Max.
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‘The Hobbit’ Trilogy (2012-2014)
Now that we’ve seen the adventure of Frodo Baggins,The Hobbittrilogy takes things back to the odyssey of Frodo’s uncle, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman). Despite being a cowardly recluse, Bilbo is recruited by Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) and a merry band of Dwarves for a seemingly impossible task. They want Bilbo to help steal a valuable gem, so the Dwarves can reclaim that homeland from the sadistic dragon known as Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch).The Hobbittrilogy is available to stream on Max.
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ (2022-)
When Amazon received the television rights to Tolkien’s major franchise, they opted to tell a story that takes place beforeThe HobbitandLord of the Ringstrilogies withThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. While not connected to Peter Jackson’s legendary renditions,The Rings of Poweroffers a new twist on the familiar imagery of the stellar franchise. While keeping the spirit of the saga with an ensemble cast, the show primarily followsa young Galadriel (Morfydd Clark)as she seeks to stop the impending return of Sauron. The first two seasons ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerare available to stream on Prime Video.
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimdebuts in theaters on August 22, 2025.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
The untold story behind Helm’s Deep, hundreds of years before the fateful war, telling the life and bloodsoaked times of its founder, Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan.
