LOTR Film Streaming Destination Revealed for 2025

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 for The Lord of the Rings:

Max Streaming Service: All six films (the original trilogy and the Hobbit trilogy) are available on Max. Plans start at $9.99. The Rings of Power series is exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The War of the Rohirrim animated film is also available digitally on Amazon. Alternatively, all films can be rented or purchased on Amazon Prime Video or YouTube.

Detailed Viewing Options:

• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022-): Stream: Amazon
• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024): Rent/Buy: Amazon

Physical Media:

Several Blu-ray sets are available, including options with theatrical and extended editions, 4K Ultra HD versions, and combined sets of both the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies.

Viewing Order:

While straightforward, you can find detailed guides online outlining viewing options by release date or chronological narrative order. We also recommend exploring guides to the Lord of the Rings books for a deeper understanding of the story.

Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films:

Multiple new Lord of the Rings films are in development at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, following a deal with Embracer Group. The War of the Rohirrim premiered in late 2024, with The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum anticipated for a 2026 release. A new video game, Tales of the Shire, is also slated for release in March.