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, continuing to captivate audiences with its exceptional filmmaking.

This guide details where to stream or purchase all Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films in 2025.

Streaming Options for The Lord of the Rings:

Max Streaming Service: All six films (the original trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy) are available on Max. Subscription plans start at $9.99. The Rings of Power TV series is exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, as is The War of the Rohirrim. Alternatively, all films can be rented or purchased via Amazon Prime Video or YouTube.

Film Breakdown:

• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014): Stream: Max; Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
• The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022-): Stream: Amazon
• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024): Rent/Buy: Amazon

Blu-ray Options:

Several Blu-ray sets are available, including options for the extended editions and theatrical releases, in 4K Ultra HD and standard formats. These can be purchased from Amazon and other retailers. Options include sets containing the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Hobbit trilogy, or both.

Viewing Order:

While straightforward, consider consulting a guide for the optimal viewing order, either by release date or chronological narrative. A guide to the books is also available for those preferring to start there.

Upcoming Films:

Multiple new Lord of the Rings films are in development at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, in collaboration with Embracer Group. Following The War of the Rohirrim, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is anticipated for release in 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also slated for release in March.