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 on the horizon. The original trilogy remains a cinematic masterpiece, its enduring power to entertain and inspire awe a testament to the filmmakers' extraordinary skill.
For those eager to revisit Middle-earth or experience it for the first time, this guide outlines where to stream or purchase all the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films online.
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 all three Hobbit films. The Rings of Power TV series is exclusively on Amazon, as is the latest film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). Alternatively, you can rent or purchase any of the Lord of the Rings films from Prime Video or YouTube.
Here's a complete breakdown of 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? Consider purchasing the extended edition trilogies separately, or the standard collection of all six films. Below are some options:
Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition)
The Lord Of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy (Includes Print Art)
The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition)
What's the Best Order to Watch the Lord of the Rings Movies?
While watching the Lord of the Rings films is relatively straightforward, consider our guide on viewing order (by release date or narrative chronology) or our guide to the Lord of the Rings books for a comprehensive experience.
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, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are developing "multiple" new Lord of the Rings films in collaboration 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 another upcoming film, potentially releasing in 2026. Beyond Hollywood, the next major release is the game Tales of the Shire, launching in March.
