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, captivating audiences even two decades later.
This guide details where to stream or purchase all Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films online in 2025.
Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online
### Max Streaming Service
Subscription plans start at $9.99. See it at Max. All three original Lord of the Rings films are available on Max, along with the Hobbit trilogy. The "Rings of Power" series streams exclusively on Amazon, which also offers the latest Lord of the Rings film, The War of the Rohirrim, digitally. Individual films can also be rented or purchased through Prime Video or YouTube.
Here's a complete breakdown of online viewing options for 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
Considering a Blu-ray addition to your collection? Purchase extended edition trilogies individually or a complete six-film set. Here are some top options:
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?
While straightforward, consider viewing order based on release date or chronological narrative. Consult our Lord of the Rings viewing order guide or explore our guide to the books for an alternative starting point.
The Lord of the Rings Movies in (Chronological) Order
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When Are New Lord of the Rings Movies Coming Out?
Beyond Rings of Power Season 3, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are developing "multiple" new Lord of the Rings films in collaboration with Embracer Group (which acquired Middle-earth Enterprises in 2022). The War of the Rohirrim premiered in late 2024, with The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum potentially releasing in 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also anticipated in March.
