Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy Returns in 4K Ultra HD

by Annika May 1, 2024

– Warner Bros. and Fathom Events are teaming up to rerelease Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy in the summer, featuring the extended editions remastered in 4K Ultra HD.
– The films will screen across three days at participating theaters, starting with The Fellowship of the Ring on June 8, The Two Towers on June 9, and The Return of the King on June 10.
– LOTR fans can also look forward to Prime Video’s upcoming second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series and Warner Bros.’ anime film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, set to release on December 13.

Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy Returns in 4K Ultra HD

Fans of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy have a lot to look forward to this year. Warner Bros. and Fathom Events have announced that they will be rereleasing the beloved fantasy blockbusters in theaters this summer. But this time, there’s a twist — the screenings will feature Jackson’s extended editions, remastered in 4K Ultra HD.

For those who have always wanted to experience Middle-earth on the big screen, this is a golden opportunity. The trilogy will be shown across three days, starting with The Fellowship of the Ring on June 8, followed by The Two Towers on June 9, and concluding with The Return of the King on June 10. With the extended editions being shown, fans can expect even more of the epic storytelling, character development, and stunning visuals that made the original films so beloved.

Tickets for the screenings are already available on the Fathom Events website, so fans are encouraged to secure their seats soon before they sell out. Participating theater chains include AMC, Cinemark, and Regal, so there should be plenty of options for fans to choose from.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there for Lord of the Rings fans. This year is shaping up to be a big one for the franchise. Prime Video’s highly anticipated series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, is set to release its second season, though an official premiere date has not yet been announced. Fans can likely expect the new season to debut in the fall or winter, continuing the epic storytelling set in the world of Middle-earth.

In addition to the series, Warner Bros. is also releasing an anime film set in the same universe as Jackson’s trilogy. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will delve into the backstory of Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan, who reigned over 250 years before the events of The Lord of the Rings. Miranda Otto, who portrayed Éowyn in Jackson’s films, will be returning to voice the character in the new anime film. Fans can mark their calendars for December 13, when The War of the Rohirrim is set to hit theaters.

With so much Lord of the Rings content to look forward to this year, fans of the beloved franchise have plenty to be excited about. Whether revisiting the classic films on the big screen or diving into new stories and adventures in the expanded universe, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the world of Middle-earth.