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 masterpiece, captivating audiences even two decades later.
This guide details where to stream or purchase all Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films online in 2025.
Streaming Options for 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 animated film, "The War of the Rohirrim." Individual films can also be rented or purchased via Amazon Prime Video or YouTube.
Viewing Options by Film:
- 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 Collections:
Consider adding a Blu-ray set to your collection! Options include extended edition trilogies, standard collections of all six films, and various 4K Ultra HD sets. See Amazon for current availability.
Optimal Viewing Order:
While straightforward, consider viewing order based on release date or chronological narrative. Refer to our comprehensive viewing order guide for assistance.
Chronological Order: (Images follow)
Upcoming 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 Hunt for Gollum" is anticipated for a 2026 release. A new game, "Tales of the Shire," is also slated for release in March.
