Where to Watch Lord of the Rings Films Online in 2025

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All three original Lord of the Rings films are available for streaming on Max. The platform also hosts the complete Hobbit trilogy. For the television series and newest film, The War of the Rohirrim, Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive streaming option. All Lord of the Rings movies are also available for rent or purchase through Prime Video or YouTube.

Here's our complete guide to watching 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 Collections

Looking to build your Lord of the Rings Blu-ray collection? Consider the separate extended edition trilogies or complete six-movie box sets. Below are our top recommendations:

Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD

Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set

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Extended Edition

The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy

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Includes Print Art

The Lord Of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy

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Extended Edition

The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy

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What's the Best Order to Watch the Lord of the Rings Movies?

While watching in release order is straightforward, fans may prefer chronological order. For detailed viewing suggestions, explore our guides on movie sequence and Lord of the Rings book reading order.

The Lord of the Rings Movies in Chronological Order

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Upcoming Lord of the Rings Releases

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are developing "multiple" new Lord of the Rings films in partnership with Embracer Group and Middle-earth Enterprises. Following 2024's The War of the Rohirrim, the next confirmed project is The Hunt for Gollum, currently slated for 2026. Additionally, the cozy game Tales of the Shire will release this March.