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

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, its enduring appeal a testament to the filmmakers' 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: All six films (the original trilogy and the Hobbit trilogy) are available on Max. Plans start at $9.99. The Rings of Power TV series streams exclusively on Amazon, as does the animated film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). Alternatively, you can rent or buy any film from Amazon 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, including theatrical and extended editions, and combinations of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, are available from Amazon.

Optimal Viewing Order:

Consult our guide for the best viewing order, whether by release date or chronological narrative.

Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films:

Multiple new Lord of the Rings films are in development at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, following the collaboration with Embracer Group. The War of the Rohirrim was released in late 2024, and The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is anticipated for a 2026 release. Additionally, a new game, Tales of the Shire, is launching in March.