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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 movies in 2025.
Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online
Max Streaming Service
Subscription plans start at $9.99. Available on Max.
Max streams all three original Lord of the Rings films and the entire Hobbit trilogy. The Rings of Power TV series is exclusively on Amazon, along with the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). All films can also be rented or purchased via Amazon Prime Video or YouTube.
Streaming and Purchase Options (2025):
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
Lord of the Rings Blu-ray Sets
Consider adding a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection. Options include separate extended edition trilogies or a complete 6-film collection.
Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD
Optimal Viewing Order:
While straightforward, consider viewing options based on release date or chronological narrative. Refer to our Lord of the Rings viewing order guide for details.
Chronological Viewing Order
Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films:
Alongside The Rings of Power Season 3, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are developing "multiple" new Lord of the Rings films in collaboration with Embracer Group. The War of the Rohirrim premiered in late 2024, with The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum anticipated for 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, launches in March.
