Where to Watch Every Lord of the Rings Movie Online in 2025

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 triumph, captivating audiences and inspiring awe even two decades later.

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

Streaming 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" series is exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, as is the latest animated film, 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 Prime Video
• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024): Rent/Buy: Amazon Prime Video

Blu-ray Options:

Several Blu-ray sets are available, offering both theatrical and extended editions, often in 4K Ultra HD. Options include individual trilogy sets or complete collections of all six films. Check Amazon for current availability and pricing.

Viewing Order:

While straightforward, viewers can choose to watch the films by release date or chronological order. Consult a viewing order guide for optimal viewing experience.

Future Lord of the Rings Films:

Multiple new Lord of the Rings films are in development at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, in collaboration with Embracer Group. The War of the Rohirrim was released in late 2024, with The Hunt for Gollum potentially arriving in 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also slated for release in March.