Watch 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, captivating audiences even two decades later.

This guide details where to stream or purchase all Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films online.

Streaming Options for The Lord of the Rings

Max Streaming Service: Max streams all three original Lord of the Rings films and the entire Hobbit trilogy. The Rings of Power TV series is exclusively available on Amazon, as is the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). Alternatively, you can rent or buy any Lord of the Rings film through Amazon or YouTube.

Viewing Options (2025):

• 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

Physical Media:

Several Blu-ray sets are available, offering both theatrical and extended editions, often in 4K Ultra HD. Options include individual trilogy sets and collections encompassing all six films.

Viewing Order:

While straightforward, consider viewing options based on release date or chronological narrative order. Consult dedicated guides for optimal viewing sequences.

Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films:

Along with Season 3 of The Rings of Power, 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 release in 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also slated for a March release.