The Lord of the Rings

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Frodo, Sam, Gollum, Aragorn, Gandalf, Eowyn and Arwen are surrounding the title on The Lord of the Rings Franchise Poster.
Created by
J.R.R. Tolkien
First Film
The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
Latest Film
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
First Episode Air Date
September 1, 2022

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Gimli sitting with his axe in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
1 Canon-Accurate LOTR Detail Officially Confirmed Gimli Was Middle-earth's Strongest Dwarf

One scene from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring showcased what made Gimli unlike any other Dwarf in Middle-earth.

Lord of the Rings Aragorn Viggo Mortensen
Lord of the Rings: Crown of Gondor Officially Announced for 2026

The Crown of Gondor from Lord of the Rings has been brought to life with a stunning new release available now.

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Gandalf the White (Ian McKellen) fights at the Battle of Helm's Deep in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
5 Strongest Armies in The Lord of the Rings, Ranked

Both on the page and on the big screen, The Lord of the Rings trilogy featured several mighty fantasy armies, but which was the most powerful?

Jadis the White Witch speaking to Edmund Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
5 Fantasy Worlds Better Than Harry Potter

Even the magical wonder of the Wizarding World pales before these fantasy universes

Galadriel in Lothlorien in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The 6 Most Powerful Female Characters In The Lord of the Rings, Ranked

Including maiar, elves, primordial beings, and humans, these women are the most powerful in all of Middle-earth.

Frodo reaches for the one ring in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (1)
Returning Lord of the Rings Star Gives Disappointing Update About The Hunt for Gollum Role

This isn't what Lord of the Rings fans wanted to hear about the iconic character.

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Aragorn in Helm's Deep from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
It's Officially The End of an Era For Fantasy Movies

Next year will mark a major change for the fantasy genre that fans know and love.

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Gandalf holding a sword in The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring
5 Strongest Swords in The Lord of the Rings, Ranked

The Lord of the Rings is filled with rich lore, and this includes the impressive weapons that make the battles so epic.

Fellowship of the ring
Lord of the Rings Officially Reunites the Fellowship in 2026 With Limited Edition Statue

Fans of The Lord of the Rings with a lot of gold can now buy a spectacular statue depicting the Fellowship of the Ring on one of their adventures.

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Legolas drawing an arrow in Mirkwood from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
All 10 Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Movies, Ranked By Book Accuracy

Of the ten film adaptations of J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy classics, which were closest to the novel versions of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings?

Galadriel in Lothlorien in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Lord of the Rings' Single Greatest Galadriel Line Was Stolen, So Why Didn't Anyone Notice?

One of Galadriel's most memorable lines from Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy did not belong to her in J. R. R. Tolkien's novel.

Samwise Gamgee looking confused in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
25 Years Later, This Overlooked Lord of the Rings Scene Proves Sam Resisted the Ring Early

Samwise Gamgee always showed strength against the One Ring, but a very early scene revealed just how strong he is, and no one noticed.

Bilbo and Gandalf sitting in front of a sunset from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Gandalf Has One of the Most Unforgettable Quotes in Fantasy Movie History

The Lord of the Rings has a plethora of heartfelt and iconic lines with Gandalf having one of the most unforgettable quotes in fantasy cinema history

Sir Peter Jackson at the 79th Cannes Film Festival
Peter Jackson's Forgotten LOTR Scene Officially Revealed the Fellowship's Hidden Meaning

Footage shown at the Cannes Film Festival included a deleted line from The Lord of the Rings that added further meaning to the Fellowship's formation.

Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort in HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2
5 Flawless Fantasy Movies Better Than Harry Potter

As easy as it is to label Harry Potter the greatest fantasy movie franchise ever, some films have it beat on everything from worldbuilding to casting.

Gandalf and Boromir at the Council of Elrond in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
25 Years Later, The Lord of the Rings' Best Death Scene is Still a Masterpiece

As Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy approaches its 25th anniversary, one death scene remains among the best in cinema history.

Sauron wears the One Ring in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
5 Lord of the Rings Weapons Stronger Than the One Ring, Ranked

The One Ring was the most dangerous artifact of the Third Age, but some weapons from earlier in Middle-earth's lore were even more powerful.

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The One Ring projecting its inscription onto Frodo Baggins' face in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
All 7 Types of Ring in The Lord of the Rings, Ranked by Power

The One Ring was far from the only magical ring in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, so which were the most powerful in Middle-earth?

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Lord of the Rings Aragorn Viggo Mortensen
5 Masterpiece Fantasy Movies Better Than The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings is a modern fantasy classic, but there are other films in the genre that deserve attention as well.

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Elden Ring tarnished
A24's New Video Game Movie Is The Perfect Lord of the Rings Replacement

The Lord of the Rings is beloved, but a new fantasy film could finally replace the impact it left behind.

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