Twenty years after the original trilogy captivated audiences, The Lord of the Rings returned to the forefront with a stunning, half-billion-dollar television season, and the exciting promise of new films on the horizon. The original trilogy remains a beloved cinematic achievement, its enduring power a testament to the filmmakers' extraordinary skill. Two decades later, these films continue to inspire awe and entertain.
For those eager to revisit Middle-earth or experience it for the first time, here's your guide to streaming and purchasing all the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films in 2025.
Plans start at $9.99. See it at Max. All three original Lord of the Rings films stream on Max, along with the entire Hobbit trilogy. The Rings of Power TV series is exclusively on Amazon, as is the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). You can also rent or buy any of the films from Prime Video or YouTube.
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review
Stream: Amazon
IGN's Season 1 Review
IGN's Season 2 Review
Rent/Buy: Amazon
IGN's Review
Want to add a physical copy to your collection? Consider the extended edition trilogies or a complete six-film set. Here are some options:
Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition)
The Lord Of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy (Includes Print Art)
The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition)
While straightforward, consider viewing options based on release date or chronological narrative. See our guide for the optimal viewing order, or explore the source material with our guide to the Lord of the Rings books.
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