Twenty years after the original trilogy concluded, The Lord of the Rings captivated audiences once more with a stunning, half-billion-dollar television season and the promise of new films. The original trilogy remains a cinematic masterpiece, its enduring appeal a testament to the filmmakers's exceptional skill.
This guide details where to stream or purchase all the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films online.
Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online
Max Streaming Service:
Subscription plans start at $9.99. All six films (the original trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy) are available on Max. However, The Rings of Power TV series and The War of the Rohirrim are exclusively streamed on Amazon. Alternatively, all films can be rented or purchased via Prime Video or YouTube.
Streaming and Purchase 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
Lord of the Rings Blu-ray Sets:
Consider adding a Blu-ray set to your collection. Options include extended edition trilogies or complete six-film sets. Examples are shown below:
Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD
Extended Edition
Includes Print Art
Extended Edition
Extended Edition
Viewing Order:
While straightforward, consider our guide for optimal viewing order (by release date or chronological narrative). Our Lord of the Rings books guide is also available for those preferring a literary starting point.
Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films:
Beyond 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 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 a March release.
