Where to Watch Every Lord of the Rings Movie Online in 2025

Twenty years after the original trilogy concluded, The Lord of the Rings captivated audiences once more with a spectacular, half-billion-dollar television season and the promise of new films. The original trilogy remains a cinematic masterpiece, its enduring appeal a testament to the filmmakers's skill.

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

Plans start at $9.99. Available on Max.

All three original Lord of the Rings films and the Hobbit trilogy are available on Max. The Rings of Power 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 via 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

Consider adding a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection. Options include extended edition trilogies or complete six-film collections.

Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD

Extended Edition

Includes Print Art

Extended Edition

Viewing Order

While straightforward, consider viewing order based on release date or chronological narrative. Consult our Lord of the Rings viewing order guide for assistance. Alternatively, start with the books.

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 Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum potentially releasing in 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also slated for a March release.