Two decades after the iconic original film trilogy, The Lord of the Rings has made a triumphant return to the cultural spotlight with a stunning, half-billion-dollar television season and the anticipation of new cinematic releases. The Lord of the Rings trilogy stands as one of the most cherished and acclaimed series in Hollywood's history. Thanks to the meticulous craftsmanship of its filmmakers, the trilogy continues to captivate and awe audiences even 20 years later.
For fans eager to experience or revisit these epic tales, we've curated a comprehensive guide on where to watch all The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies online in 2025.
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. Max also hosts all three Hobbit movies. However, the TV series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, can only be streamed on Amazon, which is also where you'll find the latest Lord of the Rings film, The War of the Rohirrim, available for digital purchase. Additionally, any of the Lord of the Rings films can be rented or purchased from Prime Video or YouTube.
Below is our 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
Looking to enhance your collection with a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set? Your best options are to either buy the extended edition trilogies separately or purchase the standard collection of all six movies. Here are some top choices currently available:
Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD
Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set
Extended Edition
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy
Includes Print Art
The Lord Of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy
Extended Edition
The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy
What's the Best Order to Watch the Lord of the Rings Movies?
Watching the Lord of the Rings movies is a straightforward process. However, if you want to ensure you're watching them in the best order for your preference, whether by release date or narrative chronology, check out our Lord of the Rings movies in order explainer or explore our guide to the Lord of the Rings books if you'd prefer to start 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 developing "multiple" new Lord of the Rings movies. This initiative follows a deal with Embracer Group, which acquired Middle-earth Enterprises (including the film and game 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 is The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, slated for a 2026 release. Outside of the cinematic realm, a new cozy game, Tales of the Shire, is set to launch in March.
