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 the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films online in 2025.
Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online
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" series is exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, as is the latest animated film, "The War of the Rohirrim." Individual films can also be rented or purchased through Amazon Prime Video or YouTube.
Streaming and Purchase Options (2025):
- 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
Lord of the Rings Blu-Ray Sets:
Various Blu-ray sets are available, including extended and theatrical editions, often bundled as trilogies or encompassing all six films. Check Amazon for current options. Examples include:
- The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set (Amazon)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Amazon)
- The Lord of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy (Amazon)
- The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Amazon)
Optimal Viewing Order:
While straightforward, viewers can choose to watch the films chronologically or by release date. Consult online guides for detailed viewing order explanations.
Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films:
Beyond "The Rings of Power" Season 3, multiple new Lord of the Rings films are in development at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, in collaboration with Embracer Group. "The Hunt for Gollum" is anticipated for release in 2026. A new game, "Tales of the Shire," is also slated for release in March.
