Two decades after the iconic original film trilogy, The Lord of the Rings has made a triumphant return to the cultural spotlight with a stunning half-billion-dollar television season and the announcement of new movies on the horizon. The Lord of the Rings remains one of the most cherished and acclaimed trilogies in Hollywood history. Thanks to the meticulous craftsmanship of its creators, the films continue to captivate and inspire audiences even after twenty years.
For fans eager to watch or re-watch these cinematic masterpieces, we've put together a comprehensive guide on where to find all of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies online in 2025.
Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online
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All three of the original Lord of the Rings movies are available to stream on Max. Max is also your go-to platform for all three Hobbit movies. However, the TV show, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, is exclusively available on Amazon, where you can also find the latest Lord of the Rings movie, The War of the Rohirrim, available for digital purchase. Additionally, any of the Lord of the Rings films can be rented or purchased from Prime Video or YouTube.
Here's a detailed breakdown of how to watch The Lord of the Rings movies 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
Interested in adding a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection? You have the option to purchase the extended edition trilogies individually or opt for the standard collection of all six movies. Here are some of the top choices available:
Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD
Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set
Extended Edition
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy
Includes Print Art
The Lord Of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy
Extended Edition
The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy
What's the Best Order to Watch the Lord of the Rings Movies?
Watching the Lord of the Rings movies is a straightforward experience. However, if you're looking to watch them in the best order for your preferences, whether by release date or narrative chronology, be sure to check out our Lord of the Rings movies in order explainer or explore our guide to the Lord of the Rings books if you'd rather start there.
The Lord of the Rings Movies in (Chronological) Order
When Are New Lord of the Rings Movies Coming Out?
Alongside The Rings of Power Season 3, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are working on "multiple" new Lord of the Rings movies. This collaboration follows Embracer Group's acquisition of Middle-earth Enterprises, which includes the film and game rights to LotR and The Hobbit, in 2022. The first movie from this partnership, The War of the Rohirrim, was released in late 2024. The next anticipated film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, is slated for a 2026 release. Beyond the silver screen, fans can look forward to a new cozy game, Tales of the Shire, set to launch in March.
