Stream Epic Middle-earth Adventures: Lord of the Rings Movies Online

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:

• Max: Streams all six main films (Lord of the Rings trilogy and Hobbit trilogy). The Rings of Power TV series is exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

• Amazon Prime Video: Offers rentals and purchases of all films. The Rings of Power and The War of the Rohirrim are also available here.

• YouTube: Provides rental and purchase options for all films.

Film Breakdown:

• 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

Blu-ray Options:

Various Blu-ray sets are available, including theatrical and extended editions, and combinations of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Check Amazon for current options.

Viewing Order:

For optimal viewing, consult guides detailing viewing orders by release date or chronological narrative.

Upcoming Films:

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are producing "multiple" new Lord of the Rings films in collaboration with Embracer Group. The War of the Rohirrim was released in late 2024, with The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum potentially arriving in 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also slated for a March release.