Watch Lord of the Rings Online: Ultimate Guide

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 artistry and storytelling.

This guide details where to stream or purchase all Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films online in 2025.

Streaming The Lord of the Rings:

Max Streaming Service: All six films (the original trilogy and the Hobbit trilogy) are available on Max. Subscription plans start at $9.99. The "Rings of Power" series is exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, as is the animated film, "The War of the Rohirrim," available digitally. Individual films can also be rented or purchased from Amazon Prime Video or YouTube.

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 Prime Video
• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024): Rent/Buy: Amazon Prime Video

Lord of the Rings Blu-ray Sets:

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

Viewing Order:

While straightforward, you can choose to watch the films by release date or chronological order. Guides are available to help you decide.

Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films:

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" was released in late 2024, with "The Hunt for Gollum" potentially arriving in 2026. A new game, "Tales of the Shire," is also slated for release in March.