"Lord of the Rings Movies: Streaming Guide for 2025"

Two decades after the original film trilogy captivated audiences worldwide, The Lord of the Rings has made a stunning return to the cultural spotlight with a visually spectacular TV series that cost half a billion dollars, alongside the promise of new cinematic adventures. This legendary trilogy stands as a monumental achievement in Hollywood, and thanks to the meticulous craftsmanship of its creators, it continues to captivate and awe fans even twenty years on.

For fans eager to dive into or revisit these epic tales, we've put together a comprehensive guide on where to stream all of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies online in 2025.

Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online

Max Streaming Service

Plans start at $9.99. See it at Max. All three of the original Lord of the Rings movies, as well as all three Hobbit movies, are available to stream on Max. The TV show, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, is exclusively available on Amazon, where you can also find the upcoming movie, The War of the Rohirrim, on digital release. Additionally, any of the Lord of the Rings films can be rented or purchased from Prime Video or YouTube.

Here's our detailed guide on 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

Looking to add a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection? Your best options include buying the extended edition trilogies separately or grabbing the standard collection of all six movies. Here are some of the best options available:

Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set

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The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy

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The Lord Of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy

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The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy

See it at Amazon.

What's the Best Order to Watch the Lord of the Rings Movies?

Watching the Lord of the Rings movies is a straightforward journey. However, if you want to ensure you're watching them in the most suitable order, whether by release date or narrative chronology, be sure to check out our Lord of the Rings movies in order explainer or dive into our guide to the Lord of the Rings books if you'd prefer to 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 was established after Embracer Group acquired Middle-earth Enterprises, along with the film and game rights to Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, in 2022. The first movie from this partnership, The War of the Rohirrim, is set for release in late 2024. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is the next film on the horizon, with a target release date of 2026. Outside of Hollywood, fans can look forward to a new cozy game, Tales of the Shire, set to release in March.