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New LOTR Film to Explore Gollum's Pursuit in 2027

10/18/2025

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Warner Bros. announced The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis, for release on December 17, 2027.
The story unfolds during The Fellowship of the Ring, centering Gandalf and Aragorn's pursuit of Gollum.
Ian McKellen (actor) hinted at Frodo's possible return, raising questions about his role.
The film must navigate the timeline debate between Tolkien's books and Peter Jackson's adaptations, with Philippa Boyens and Peter Jackson.

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Warner Bros. announced The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis, for release on December 17, 2027.
The story unfolds during The Fellowship of the Ring, centering Gandalf and Aragorn's pursuit of Gollum.
Ian McKellen (actor) hinted at Frodo's possible return, raising questions about his role.
The film must navigate the timeline debate between Tolkien's books and Peter Jackson's adaptations, with Philippa Boyens and Peter Jackson.