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Two decades after the iconic original film trilogy, The Lord of the Rings has made a triumphant return to the cultural forefront with a stunning, half-billion-dollar television season and the anticipation of new cinematic ventures. Renowned as one of the most cherished and celebrated trilogies in Hollywood, the craftsmanship behind these films continues to captivate and awe audiences worldwide. Whether you're revisiting these classics or experiencing them for the first time, we have put together a comprehensive guide on where to watch the entire Lord of the Rings and Hobbit series online.
Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online
Max Streaming Service
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All three of the original Lord of the Rings movies are available to stream on Max. This service also hosts all three Hobbit movies. However, the TV series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, is exclusively available on Amazon, where you can also find the latest addition to the franchise, The War of the Rohirrim, available for digital purchase. Additionally, all of the Lord of the Rings films can be rented or purchased on Prime Video or YouTube.
Here's a detailed guide on how to watch The Lord of the Rings movies online in 2025:
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022-)
Stream: Amazon
IGN's Season 1 Review
IGN's Season 2 Review
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)
Rent/Buy: Amazon
IGN's Review
Lord of The Rings Blu-Ray Sets
For those looking to add a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to their collection, you can opt for the extended edition trilogies separately, or choose the standard collection of all six movies. Here are some of the top options available:
Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD
Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set
See it at Amazon.
Extended Edition
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy
See it at Amazon.
Includes Print Art
The Lord Of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy
See it at Amazon.
Extended Edition
The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy
See it at Amazon.
What's the Best Order to Watch the Lord of the Rings Movies?
Watching the Lord of the Rings movies is straightforward, but if you're looking to watch them in the optimal order, whether by release date or narrative chronology, be sure to check out our detailed guide on the Lord of the Rings movies in order or explore our guide to the Lord of the Rings books to start your journey there.
The Lord of the Rings Movies in (Chronological) Order
When Are New Lord of the Rings Movies Coming Out?
In addition to The Rings of Power Season 3, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are working on multiple new Lord of the Rings movies. This development follows a deal made with Embracer Group, who acquired Middle-earth Enterprises and the rights to LotR and The Hobbit in 2022. The first film from this collaboration, The War of the Rohirrim, was released in late 2024. The next anticipated film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, is expected to hit theaters in 2026. Outside of Hollywood, fans can look forward to a cozy new game, Tales of the Shire, set to release in March.
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