Twenty years after the original trilogy concluded, the Lord of the Rings franchise roared back into the spotlight with a lavish, half-billion-dollar television season and the promise of new films. The original trilogy remains a cinematic masterpiece, captivating audiences even two decades later.
This guide details where to stream or purchase all the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films online in 2025.
Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online
Max Streaming Service
Subscription plans start at $9.99. Available on Max.
All three original Lord of the Rings films and the entire Hobbit trilogy are available on Max. The Rings of Power TV series streams exclusively on Amazon, as does the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). Alternatively, all films can be rented or purchased from Prime Video or YouTube.
Here's a complete breakdown of viewing options for 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
Enhance your collection with a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set. Options include extended edition trilogies or complete six-film collections.
Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD
Extended Edition
Includes Print Art
Extended Edition
Optimal Viewing Order
While straightforward, consider viewing order based on release date or narrative chronology. Consult our Lord of the Rings viewing order guide for assistance.
Chronological Viewing Order
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 War of the Rohirrim premiered in late 2024, with The Hunt for Gollum potentially releasing in 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, launches in March.
