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Middle-earth Returns: New 'Lord of the Rings' Film Set for 2027!

8/8/2025

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Get ready for an epic return to Middle-earth! Warner Bros. Discovery's CEO revealed that "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," directed by Andy Serkis, is set to hit theaters in December 2027. This thrilling live-action film, the franchise's first since 2014, promises to reignite excitement with a script that has already garnered praise.

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Get ready for an epic return to Middle-earth! Warner Bros. Discovery's CEO revealed that "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," directed by Andy Serkis, is set to hit theaters in December 2027. This thrilling live-action film, the franchise's first since 2014, promises to reignite excitement with a script that has already garnered praise.