How to Stream 'Lord of the Rings': A Comprehensive Guide

Twenty years after the original trilogy concluded, The Lord of the Rings franchise roared back with a stunning, 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 in 2025.

Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online

Max Streaming Service: Max offers all three original Lord of the Rings films and the entire Hobbit trilogy. The "Rings of Power" series streams exclusively on Amazon, as does the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim. You can also rent or buy any of the films on Amazon Prime Video or YouTube.

Streaming and Purchase Options (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:

Various Blu-ray sets are available, including extended and theatrical editions, often bundled as trilogies or complete collections.

Optimal Viewing Order:

Consult our detailed guide for the best viewing order, whether by release date or chronological narrative. We also offer a guide to the books for those wishing to begin their journey there.

Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films:

Beyond 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, and The Hunt for Gollum is anticipated for 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, launches in March.