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. This beloved trilogy remains a cinematic masterpiece, its artistry continuing to inspire awe and entertain viewers two decades later. For those eager to revisit Middle-earth or experience it for the first time, this guide outlines where to stream and purchase all the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films.

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 are available to 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). Alternatively, all films can be rented or purchased 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

Looking to expand your physical media collection? Consider purchasing either the extended edition trilogies separately or a complete collection of all six films. Below are some options currently available:

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

While watching the films in release order is straightforward, for optimal viewing, consider exploring our guide on watching the films chronologically or by narrative order. Alternatively, you can begin with the source material—our guide to the Lord of the Rings books is a great starting point.

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 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 was the first release from this collaboration in late 2024. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is anticipated for a 2026 release. Beyond Hollywood, a new game, Tales of the Shire, is set for release in March.