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

Twenty years after the original trilogy captivated audiences, The Lord of the Rings returned to the forefront with a stunning, half-billion-dollar television season and the exciting promise of new films. The original trilogy remains a cinematic masterpiece, its enduring appeal a testament to the filmmakers' exceptional artistry. Its power to entertain and inspire continues to resonate two decades later.

For those eager to revisit Middle-earth or experience it for the first time, here's your guide to streaming and purchasing all the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films:

Where to Stream The Lord of the Rings Online

Max Streaming Service

Plans start at $9.99. See it at Max. All three original Lord of the Rings films are available on Max, along with the entire Hobbit trilogy. 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 of the films on Prime Video or YouTube.

How to Watch The Lord of the Rings Movies Online in 2025

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Amazon or YouTube
IGN's Review

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022-)

Stream: Amazon
IGN's Season 1 Review
IGN's Season 2 Review

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)

Rent/Buy: Amazon
IGN's Review

Lord of the Rings Blu-ray Sets

Looking to add a Lord of the Rings Blu-ray set to your collection? Consider these options: extended edition trilogies, standard collections of all six films, or 4K Ultra HD sets.

Lord of the Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set

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The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition)

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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy (Includes Print Art)

See it at Amazon

The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition)

See it at Amazon

What's the Best Order to Watch the Lord of the Rings Movies?

While straightforward, consider viewing options based on release date or narrative chronology. Check out our Lord of the Rings movies in order explainer or our guide to the books for a more comprehensive approach.

The Lord of the Rings Movies in (Chronological) Order

When Are New Lord of the Rings Movies Coming Out?