Stream Iconic 'Lord of the Rings' Films on [Streaming Service]

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.

Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online

Max Streaming Service

Subscription plans start at $9.99. Available at Max. All three original Lord of the Rings films and the Hobbit trilogy are available on Max. The Rings of Power TV series is exclusively on Amazon, as is the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). All films can also be rented or purchased via Amazon Prime Video or YouTube.

Here's a complete breakdown of viewing options:

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube [IGN Review Link]

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube [IGN Review Link]

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube [IGN Review Link]

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube [IGN Review Link]

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube [IGN Review Link]

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022-)

Stream: Amazon [IGN Season 1 Review Link] [IGN Season 2 Review Link]

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)

Rent/Buy: Amazon [IGN Review Link]

Lord of The Rings Blu-Ray Sets

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

Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD

Extended Edition

Includes Print Art

Extended Edition

Optimal Viewing Order

While straightforward, consider viewing the films chronologically or by release date. Consult our Lord of the Rings viewing order guide or explore the books for a different perspective.

Chronological Viewing Order

Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films

Along with Season 3 of The Rings of Power, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are developing "multiple" new Lord of the Rings films 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, is also slated for a March release.