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 triumph, 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
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 is exclusively on Amazon, along with the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). Alternatively, you can rent or buy any of the films through Amazon or YouTube.
Here's a detailed breakdown:
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)
Stream: Max Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube [IGN Review Link]
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 Blu-ray set to your collection. Options include separate extended edition trilogies or a complete 6-film collection.
Theatrical & Extended Editions in 4K Ultra HD
Extended Edition
Includes Print Art
Extended Edition
Optimal Viewing Order
While straightforward, consider viewing in chronological or release order. See our guide for details [Link to explainer]. Alternatively, start with the books [Link to book guide].
Chronological Viewing Order
Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films
Along with 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 launched in late 2024, with The Hunt for Gollum potentially arriving in 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also slated for a March release.
