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 outlines where to stream or purchase the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films online.
Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online
Max Streaming Service: All six films (the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Hobbit trilogy) are available on Max. Subscription plans start at $9.99.
Amazon Prime Video & YouTube: All films can be rented or purchased individually. The Rings of Power TV series and The War of the Rohirrim are exclusively available on Amazon Prime Video.
Streaming Options by Film (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 on 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 release of The War of the Rohirrim. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is anticipated for release in 2026. A new game, Tales of the Shire, is also slated for release in March.
