"Lord of the Rings Movies: Where to Stream Online in 2025"

Two decades after the iconic original film trilogy, The Lord of the Rings has made a triumphant return with a stunning, half-billion-dollar television season and the exciting prospect of new movies on the horizon. The Lord of the Rings remains one of the most cherished and acclaimed trilogies in cinematic history. Thanks to the meticulous craftsmanship of its creators, the films continue to captivate and inspire audiences worldwide.

For fans eager to embark on or revisit this epic journey, we've crafted a comprehensive guide to help you find where to watch all of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies online.

Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online

Max Streaming Service

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All three of the original Lord of the Rings movies are available to stream on Max. Max is also the home for all three Hobbit movies. The TV show, however, can only be streamed on Amazon, which is also where you'll find the newest Lord of the Rings movie, The War of the Rohirrim, available digitally. Additionally, any of the Lord of the Rings films can be rented or purchased from Prime Video or YouTube.

Here's our detailed guide on 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

Interested in adding a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection? You have the option to buy the extended edition trilogies separately or opt for the standard collection of all six movies. Below are some of the best options available:

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
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Extended Edition

The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy
See it at Amazon

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

Watching the Lord of the Rings movies is a straightforward task, but if you're keen on watching them in the most suitable order—whether by release date or narrative chronology—be sure to check out our Lord of the Rings movies in order explainer or delve into our guide to the Lord of the Rings books if you'd prefer to start there.

The Lord of the Rings Movies in (Chronological) Order

When Are New Lord of the Rings Movies Coming Out?

Alongside The Rings of Power Season 3, there are "multiple" new Lord of the Rings movies in development at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. These projects stem from a deal to create future films in collaboration with Embracer Group, which acquired Middle-earth Enterprises (including the film and game rights to LotR and The Hobbit) in 2022. The first movie from this collaboration, The War of the Rohirrim, was released in late 2024. The next eagerly anticipated film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, is set to release in 2026. Beyond the silver screen, fans can look forward to a new cozy game, Tales of the Shire, set to launch in March.