Where to Watch Every Lord of the Rings Movie Online in 2025

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.

Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online

Max Streaming Service

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.

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

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)

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

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.

The Lord of the Rings Movies in (Chronological) Order

When Are New Lord of the Rings Movies Coming Out?

Beyond The Rings of Power Season 3, multiple new Lord of the Rings films are in development at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, following a deal with Embracer Group, which acquired Middle-earth Enterprises in 2022. The War of the Rohirrim premiered in late 2024. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is slated for a 2026 release. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also anticipated in March.