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:
### Max Streaming Service
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:
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube IGN's Review
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube IGN's Review
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube IGN's Review
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube IGN's Review
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube IGN's Review
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube IGN's Review
Stream: Amazon IGN's Season 1 Review IGN's Season 2 Review
Rent/Buy: Amazon IGN's Review
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
See it at AmazonExtended Edition
See it at AmazonIncludes Print Art
See it at AmazonExtended Edition
See it at Amazon
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.
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