Twenty years after the original trilogy concluded, The Lord of the Rings franchise re-emerged with a spectacular, half-billion-dollar television season and the promise of new films. The original trilogy remains a cinematic masterpiece, continuing to captivate audiences with its exceptional filmmaking.
This guide details where to stream or purchase all Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films in 2025:
Streaming Options:
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Max: Streams all six main films (Lord of the Rings trilogy and Hobbit trilogy). The Rings of Power TV series is exclusively on Amazon.
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Amazon Prime Video: Offers rentals and purchases of all films. The Rings of Power and The War of the Rohirrim are available here.
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YouTube: Provides rental and purchase options for all films.
Individual Film Availability:
The following table summarizes streaming and purchase options for each film:
| Film Title | Stream | Rent/Buy |
|---|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Max | Amazon/YouTube |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Max | Amazon/YouTube |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Max | Amazon/YouTube |
| The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Max | Amazon/YouTube |
| The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | Max | Amazon/YouTube |
| The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | Max | Amazon/YouTube |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Amazon | |
| The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim | Amazon |
Blu-ray Options:
Several Blu-ray sets are available, including extended and theatrical editions, often bundled as trilogies or encompassing all six main films. Examples include:
Lord of the Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition)
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy (Includes Print Art)
The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition)
Viewing Order: While straightforward, viewers can choose to watch by release date or chronological order (guides are available online).
Upcoming Films:
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are developing "multiple" new Lord of the Rings films, following The War of the Rohirrim (2024). The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is anticipated for release in 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also slated for release in March.
