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

Two decades following the iconic original film trilogy, The Lord of the Rings has made a grand return to the cultural forefront with a stunningly crafted television season that cost half a billion dollars, alongside the anticipation of new cinematic releases. The Lord of the Rings trilogy stands as one of the most cherished and critically acclaimed series in Hollywood's history. Thanks to the unparalleled skill of its creators, these films continue to captivate and inspire audiences even after twenty years.

For fans eager to dive into or revisit this epic saga, we have prepared a comprehensive guide on where to watch The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies 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 three original Lord of the Rings movies are available to stream on Max, along with all three Hobbit movies. However, the TV show The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is exclusively available on Amazon, as is the upcoming movie, The War of the Rohirrim, available for digital purchase. Additionally, any of the Lord of the Rings films can be rented or purchased on Prime Video or YouTube.

Here's a detailed breakdown of 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

Looking to add a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection? You can either buy the extended edition trilogies separately or opt for the standard collection of all six movies. Here are some of the best options currently available:

Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD

Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set
See it at Amazon

Extended Edition

The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy
See it at Amazon

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

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

Watching the Lord of the Rings movies is a straightforward experience. However, if you want to ensure you're watching them in the optimal order for you, whether that's by release date or narrative chronology, 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 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, multiple new Lord of the Rings movies are in development at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. This follows a deal with Embracer Group, which acquired Middle-earth Enterprises (including the film and game rights to LotR and The Hobbit) in 2022. The first film from this partnership, The War of the Rohirrim, was released in late 2024. The next eagerly awaited film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, is scheduled for a 2026 release. Additionally, outside of Hollywood, the next big Lord of the Rings release is a cozy game titled Tales of the Shire, set to launch in March.