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

Twenty years after the original trilogy's conclusion, 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

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 TV series streams exclusively on Amazon, as does the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). You can also rent or buy any Lord of the Rings film on Amazon or YouTube.

Here's a complete breakdown of viewing options for 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, are available from Amazon.

Optimal Viewing Order

While straightforward, consider viewing order based on release date or chronological narrative. Refer to our comprehensive guides for detailed explanations.

Chronological Order

Upcoming Lord of the Rings Films

Beyond The Rings of Power Season 3, 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.