"Watch Lord of the Rings Movies Online in 2025: Best Sites Revealed"

Two decades after the iconic original film trilogy, The Lord of the Rings has made a triumphant return to the cultural forefront with a stunning, half-billion-dollar television season and the exciting prospect of new movies on the horizon. This beloved and critically acclaimed trilogy, thanks to the meticulous craftsmanship of its filmmakers, continues to captivate and inspire audiences even after 20 years.

For fans eager to dive back into Middle-earth or experience it for the first time, we've put together a comprehensive guide on where to watch all the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies online right now.

Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online

Max Streaming Service

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All three of the original Lord of the Rings movies are available to stream on Max. Max is also your go-to platform for all three Hobbit movies. However, the TV show, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, is exclusively available on Amazon, where you can also find the latest addition to the franchise, The War of the Rohirrim, available for digital purchase. Additionally, any of the Lord of the Rings films can be rented or purchased from Prime Video or YouTube.

Here's our detailed guide on 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 add a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection? Your best options are to either buy the extended edition trilogies separately or grab the standard collection of all 6 movies. Below are some of the best options available right now:

Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD

Lord Of The Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set

Extended Edition

The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy

Includes Print Art

The Lord Of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy

Extended Edition

The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy

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

Watching the Lord of the Rings movies is a straightforward endeavor. However, if you want to ensure you're viewing the movies in the best order for you, whether that be by release date or narrative chronology, be sure to check out our Lord of the Rings movies in order explainer or dive into our guide to the Lord of the Rings books if you'd prefer to start there.

The Lord of the Rings Movies in (Chronological) Order

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When Are New Lord of the Rings Movies Coming Out?

Alongside The Rings of Power Season 3, there are "multiple" new Lord of the Rings movies in the works at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. The companies made the deal to create future films in coordination with Embracer Group, which acquired Middle-earth Enterprises (along with the film and game rights to LotR and The Hobbit) in 2022. The first movie to come from that collaboration was The War of the Rohirrim in late 2024. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is the next movie we know the most about, and last we heard it was targeting a 2026 release. Outside of Hollywood, the next big Lord of the Rings release is actually a new cozy game, Tales of the Shire, releasing in March.