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How to watch every ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film and series on Prime Video

Key takeaways

  • Every Lord of the Rings movie, The Hobbit trilogy, and The Rings of Power are available via Prime Video.
  • The War of the Rohirrim, the latest animated film, is also available.
  • You can watch these in either release order or chronological order.
Whether you're catching up on Prime Original series The Rings of Power, want to watch the original The Lord of the Rings movies, or you would like to check out the latest animated film The War of the Rohirrim, you'll conveniently find them all on Prime Video.
Here's your guide to watching the world of Lord of the Rings via Prime Video in the U.S. Please check your local Amazon website for pricing and availability in your region.

Which 'The Lord of the Rings' movies and shows can I watch on Prime Video?

Whether you are new to The Lord of the Rings in general or very familiar with Tolkien's world, below are allThe Lord of the Rings offerings you can watch via Prime Video.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'

Prime Video series The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history.
This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books, taking viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien's pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness.
The series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains to the majestic forests of the elf capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the farthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.

Watch the trailer for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 3, premiering November 11

Prime Video's epic saga will feature new characters including Jamie Campbell Bower as Celeborn and Zubin Varla as Khamûl.

You can watch the first two seasons on Prime Video now, which is included with a Prime membership. The Rings of Power Season 3 premieres November 11.
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'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'

This is where it all started in the modern film iterations of The Lord of the Rings. Released in 2001 and directed by Peter Jackson, the first movie tells the story of Frodo Baggins and his band of hobbits, elves, dwarves, and men, as they first set out on a quest to destroy the One Ring, with the fate of Middle-earth hanging in the balance.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'

Picking up where the first movie left off, the second movie inThe Lord of the Rings trilogy sees Frodo and his companions continuing their quest. As Frodo and Sam discover they're being followed by the mysterious Gollum, they also must contend with the evil power of Sauron and his forces.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'

The culmination of the original trilogy, the third installment answers once and for all whether Frodo and his companions can destroy the evil forces wrapped up in the One Ring.

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'

Released in 2012 and set before the original The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the first Hobbit movie tells the story of Bilbo Baggins and his adventures with Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield, and a company of dwarves, as they set out to reclaim the lost kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug.

'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'

Second in the Hobbit trilogy, this movie continues the journey of Bilbo and his friends as they come face to face with Smaug and finally determine whether or not they can reclaim Erebor for its rightful owners.

'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'

The third and final installment in the Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies tells the story of Bilbo and his friends as they're forced into battle to prevent Erebor from falling into the hands of a rising evil in Middle-earth.

'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim'

Released in 2024, this animated feature is set around 200 years before Jackson's Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. It follows Héra, the daughter of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan, as she must lead the resistance against a deadly enemy and make a daring last stand.

What is the best order to watch 'The Lord of the Rings' in?

Of course, given the different timelines, you might be wondering what is the best order to watch all these movies and shows. There are two main orders you should consider.
Watching in order of release: The first way to watch everything is in order of release. This starts with The Fellowship of the Ring, followed by The Two Towers and The Return of the King. Next comes The Hobbit movies; An Unexpected Journey, then The Desolation of Smaug, culminating in The Battle of the Five Armies. You can then watch The Rings of Power series, which started in 2022, before ending with the most recent film, The War of the Rohirrim.
Watching in order of release will allow you to discover the story, but it means you might not be caught up on all the lore.

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Watching in chronological order: The second way to watch Lord of the Rings is in chronological order. This means starting with The Rings of Power, as it serves as an introduction to the world and its characters. Following that, you should watch The War of the Rohirrim, which is set 200 years before Jackson's movies. Then you can move onto Jackson's work, watching The Hobbit trilogy first to discover more about Middle-earth before setting out on your final journey with The Fellowship of the Ring. Follow that up with The Two Towers and The Return of the King.

What else can I watch on Prime Video?

There are plenty of other fantasy shows available to watch on Prime Video including The Wheel of Time,The Mighty Nein, and Good Omens.
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Update: This article was originally published on January 6, 2023. It was updated on November 3, 2026, to reflect the latest information.
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