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These days, fantasy is a genre more commonly seen in the mainstream than it was many years ago. For example, the likes of Game of Thrones and The Witcher have managed to become household names. A lot of this can be attributed toThe Lord of the Ringsmovies in the early 2000s, which showed the worldwide appeal of fantasy stories.
They were so successful that theyinspired plenty of Funko Pops!and, more importantly, several movies based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s Hobbit book. So, by this point, there are plenty of films in The Lord of the Rings cinematic franchise. Here is where you’re able to watch them all and the Rings of Power series.
The Beginning Of A Long Journey
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The Fellowship of the Ring serves as the beginning of Frodo’s journey. The little hobbit gets his hands on the powerful One Ring and must take it to Mordor. He doesn’t have to embark on the trip alone, though, as he has a group of allies by his side.
When it comes to release order, The Fellowship of the Ring is the first movie in the series and the best starting point for newcomers. You can watch the beginning of Frodo’s adventure by digitally purchasing the movie from various places, such as Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
If you prefer to watch through a streaming site, you can find the film on Max or Hulu. It has also had multiple physical releases over the years in DVD and Blu-ray formats. These aren’t as readily available as they used to be, but you still may be able to find copies at some retailers.
Facing Saruman
In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Frodo continues his journey to Mordor. At this point, though, he only has Sam and, unfortunately, Gollum by his side. The rest of the heroes are facing off against Sauron’s dangerous forces.
Some consider the middle movie in The Lord of the Rings trilogy to be the best, while others believe it is the weakest of the three. Either way, it’s still an excellent film that you can watch in multiple ways.
One way is to digitally purchase the movie through Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, or Fandango At Home. However, you don’t need to do that if you already have a Max subscription, as you may just watch it through that. Also, you may still be able to find a DVD or Blu-ray of the film from retailers.
“You Bow To No One”
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King brings the trilogy to an epic close. Frodo and Sam get closer to Mount Doom while Aragorn leads the fight against Sauron’s army.
The epic and lengthy conclusion to The Lord of the Rings trilogy brings Frodo and his allies' adventure to an end. You can witness how it all comes together by buying the movie digitally through Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, or Fandango At Home.
Bilbo’s Story
Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey serves as the start of a new trilogy. This one revolves around Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is sent on an important adventure by Gandalf.
The Hobbit movies aren’t quite as beloved as The Lord of the Ring ones. Yet, they still have their appeal, even if they didn’t inspire asmany toys and collectibles as The Lord of the Rings. If you want to see for yourself, you can buy the first one, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, or Fandango At Home.
The Lonely Mountain Is In Sight, But So Is Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug sees Bilbo Baggins continue his adventure to Lonely Mountain. Along the way, they run into several dangers. Meanwhile, Gandalf investigates the possible return of an incredibly dark evil.
A lot of people consider The Desolation of Smaug to be the best of the Hobbit movies. It’s certainly a solid fantasy flick that you can buy on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, or Fandango At Home.
An Adventure Becomes A War
Battle of the Five Armies is the last movie in the Hobbit trilogy. Bilbo and his allies finally reach the Lonely Mountain and acquire the treasure underneath it. This leads to an all-out war, which Bilbo finds himself in the middle of.
The final Hobbit movie is arguably the most criticized of the entire franchise. That said, there are defenders of the film, and some people even think it’s better than An Unexpected Journey.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
The Origins Of Sauron And The Rings
The Rings of Power series is set thousands of years before The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. To be more specific, it’s set during Middle-Earth’s Second Age. So, it covers everything from that era, including the rise of Sauron and the forging of the Rings of Power.
The Lord of the Rings is such a big franchise that it never stops being, at least somewhat, relevant. However, that relevancy has increased further since the release of The Rings of Power series.
Because it’s an Amazon Prime series, you can only watch it there. Unlike the movies, it isn’t something you purchase; it’s included with your Amazon Prime subscription.
FAQ
Where Can I Watch The Lord Of The Rings In The UK?
In the UK, you can also purchase all The Lord of the Rings movies on Amazon Prime Video. Plus, they are available from the Sky Store or YouTube, too.
In What Order Should I Watch The Lord Of The Rings And Hobbit Movies?
Despite the Hobbit movies being prequels to the Lord of the Rings movies, it’s still better to watch the three LOTR films first. After all, they do a great job of introducing you to the world. Plus, they’re generally more enjoyable to watch than the Hobbit ones, so they’re more likely to suck you into the world.
