Twenty years after the original trilogy captivated audiences, The Lord of the Rings has 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 power to entertain and inspire testament to the filmmakers' exceptional skill.
For those eager to revisit Middle-earth or experience it for the first time, here's your guide to streaming and purchasing the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films online:
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 to stream on Max, along with the entire Hobbit trilogy. The Rings of Power TV series is exclusively on Amazon, as is the latest animated film, The War of the Rohirrim (available digitally). You can also rent or purchase any of the films from 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 expand your physical media collection? Consider these options:
Lord of the Rings Trilogy: One Ring 4K Box Set
See it at Amazon
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition)
See it at Amazon
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit Trilogy
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, you might want to consider viewing order. Check out our guide on watching the Lord of the Rings films in order (by release date or chronology) or explore our guide to the books for a different perspective.
The Lord of the Rings Movies in (Chronological) Order
