The Lord of the Rings
- 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 TV Show
- The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power
- Latest TV Show
- The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power
- First Episode Air Date
- September 1, 2022
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The Single Bilbo Baggins Scene That Explains Everything Peter Jackson Got Right About LOTR
This shocking moment from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring proved why Peter Jackson was the perfect LOTR director.
Peter Jackson's Sneakiest LOTR Retcon Made a Key Piece of Tolkien Lore Smarter Than the Books
A scene from Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring revealed a hidden aspect of one of Middle-earth's most iconic images.
Sorry, But LOTR Fans Are Wrong About Magic in Middle-earth
The Lord of the Rings' magic system differed from many other fantasy settings, leading fans to misinterpret the abilities of Wizards and the One 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.
A Dark Lord of the Rings Theory Reveals How the New Movie Will Revive 23-Year-Old One Ring Lore
An overlooked detail from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King will become even more important in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Forget Lord of the Rings, Orlando Bloom Played an Even Better Archer Than Legolas in 2004
Famous for playing the Elven archer Legolas in The Lord of the Rings, Orlando Bloom has an even better warrior in his filmography.
5 Times Hollywood Bet Big on Risky IP (& It Paid Off)
Hollywood often spends eye-watering sums of money to try and find the next big thing, and some of their greatest hits were huge gambles.
Say Goodbye to Prime Video as the King of Fantasy as Apple TV Officially Buries Amazon
For years, Amazon Prime Video has been the go-to streaming platform for fans of the fantasy genre, but this will change in the near future.
It's Time for Lord of the Rings to Pay Off the Major Sauron Lore It Set Up 4 Years Ago
This quote from Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can take on a new layer of meaning in the upcoming third season.
Ben Barnes Is Ready to Join Middle-earth, & the Perfect Role Is Staring LOTR Right in the Face
Fans are clamoring for this Chronicles of Narnia actor to play Aragorn in The Hunt For Gollum, but a different role would be even better.
2025’s Best New Anime Was Quietly Inspired by Lord of the Rings
The newest Shonen battle anime owes much of its success to the greatest fantasy franchise of all time.
5 Lord of the Rings Moments That Changed the Fantasy Genre Forever
Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings not only adapted amazing stories but also changed the fantasy genre with a few key scenes.
The Lord of the Rings Confirms It Quietly Erased Major Character From Fellowship of the Ring
A major Lord of the Rings character was meant to join the Fellowship but then left out.
A Single Piece of LOTR Lore Is the Perfect Sauron Blueprint For Rings of Power Season 3
An obscure J. R. R. Tolkien text provides justification for Sauron undergoing a major transformation in The Rings of Power's next season.
Rings of Power's 2 Highest-Rated Episodes Confirm Season 3 Is the Fantasy Event of the Decade
The next season of Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will continue a trend from the series' most popular episodes.
Every Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Movie, Ranked by Rewatchability
JRR Tolkien has long been the gold-standard of epic fantasy, and the quality of Hollywood's adaptations of his stories speak for themselves.
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.
Samwise's Single Greatest Lord of the Rings Line Didn't Come from JRR Tolkien at All
One of Samwise Gamgee's most memorable The Lord of the Rings quotes was invented for Peter Jackson's film trilogy.
Viggo Mortensen's Favorite Lord of the Rings Scene Is the Trilogy's Most Underrated Aragorn Moment
A fan-favorite Lord of the Rings actor has a perfect favorite scene, and it's deeper than anyone realizes.
5 Most Useless Lord of the Rings Characters, Ranked
The Lord of the Rings has more than a few integral characters, but there are some that failed on almost every level to be useful.