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, captivating audiences even two decades later.
This guide outlines where to stream or purchase all the 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.
All three original Lord of the Rings films and the Hobbit trilogy are available on Max. The Rings of Power TV series is exclusively on Amazon, as is the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). Alternatively, all films can be rented or purchased from Amazon Prime Video or YouTube.
Here's a detailed 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
Lord of The Rings Blu-Ray Sets
Consider adding a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection. Options include purchasing the extended edition trilogies separately or a complete six-film collection.
Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD
Extended Edition
Includes Print Art
Extended Edition
Optimal Viewing Order
While straightforward, consider viewing the films chronologically or by release date. Refer to our comprehensive viewing order guide for assistance.
Chronological Viewing Order
Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films
Alongside The Rings of Power Season 3, multiple new Lord of the Rings films are in development at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, in collaboration with Embracer Group. The War of the Rohirrim premiered in late 2024, with The Hunt for Gollum anticipated for 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also slated for release in March.
