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 in 2025.
Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online
Max Streaming Service
Plans start at $9.99. See it at Max. All six films (the original trilogy and the Hobbit trilogy) are available on Max. The Rings of Power series streams exclusively on Amazon, as does the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). Alternatively, all films can be rented or purchased via Prime Video or YouTube.
Here's a breakdown of viewing options for 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
Consider adding a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection. Options include purchasing extended edition trilogies separately or a complete six-film collection. Here are some current options:
Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD
Lord Of the Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set
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Extended Edition
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy
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Includes Print Art
The Lord Of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy
See it at Amazon!
Extended Edition
The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy
See it at Amazon!
Optimal Viewing Order
While straightforward, consider viewing order based on release date or chronological narrative. Refer to our Lord of the Rings viewing order guide for assistance.
The Lord of the Rings Movies in (Chronological) Order
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Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films
Along with 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 Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum targeting a 2026 release. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also slated for a March release.
