"Watch Lord of the Rings Movies Online in 2025: Where and How"

Two decades after the iconic original film trilogy concluded, The Lord of the Rings has made a triumphant return with a stunning, half-billion-dollar television series and the exciting news of new movies on the horizon. Celebrated as one of Hollywood's most beloved and meticulously crafted trilogies, the films continue to captivate and inspire audiences thanks to the exceptional work of their creators.

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 in 2025.

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 also hosts all three Hobbit movies. The TV show, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, can only be streamed on Amazon Prime Video, which is also where you'll find the newest Lord of the Rings movie, 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 breakdown 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

If you're looking to add a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection, consider purchasing the extended edition trilogies separately or the standard collection of all six movies. Here are some of the best options currently available:

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 straightforward, but if you're considering the best order for your viewing experience, whether by release date or narrative chronology, check out our detailed guide on the Lord of the Rings movies in order or explore 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

When Are New Lord of the Rings Movies Coming Out?

In addition to The Rings of Power Season 3, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, in collaboration with Embracer Group (which acquired Middle-earth Enterprises in 2022), are working on multiple new Lord of the Rings movies. The first film from this partnership, The War of the Rohirrim, was released in late 2024. The next anticipated movie, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, is slated for a 2026 release. Beyond cinema, the next major Lord of the Rings release is a cozy game titled Tales of the Shire, set to launch in March.