Where to Watch Every Lord of the Rings Movie Online in 2025

Twenty years after the original trilogy captivated audiences, The Lord of the Rings returned to the forefront with a stunning, half-billion-dollar television season and the exciting promise of new films. The original trilogy remains a cinematic masterpiece, its artistry and storytelling continuing to inspire awe and entertain viewers two decades later.

For those eager to revisit Middle-earth or experience it for the first time, here's a guide to streaming and purchasing the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films:

Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online

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Plans start at $9.99. See it at Max. All three original Lord of the Rings films are available to stream on Max, along with the entire Hobbit trilogy. The Rings of Power TV series is exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, as is the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim. Alternatively, all films can be rented or purchased from Amazon Prime Video or YouTube.

Here's a complete breakdown of how to watch the Lord of the Rings films 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 add a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection? Consider purchasing the extended edition trilogies separately or the standard collection of all six films. Here are some options:

Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD

Lord of the Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set

See it at AmazonExtended Edition

The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy

See it at AmazonIncludes Print Art

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy

See it at AmazonExtended Edition

The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy

See it at Amazon

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

While watching the Lord of the Rings films is generally straightforward, consider our guide on viewing order (by release date or chronological narrative) or our guide to the books for a more comprehensive experience.

The Lord of the Rings Movies in (Chronological) Order

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When Are New Lord of the Rings Movies Coming Out?

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, and *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum* is anticipated for a 2026 release. Beyond Hollywood, the upcoming *Tales of the Shire* game offers another Middle-earth experience, launching in March.