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Lord of the Rings Extended Editions Return for 25th Anniversary!

12/8/2025

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Warner Bros. and Fathom Events will re-release the extended editions of The Lord of the Rings trilogy in 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring.
Screenings run January 16–19 and January 23–25, with DBOX presentations.
Fans can buy limited-edition merchandise, including collectible popcorn buckets, at AMC and Regal theaters.
The extended editions add nearly three hours of footage, for a total of over 12 hours.

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Warner Bros. and Fathom Events will re-release the extended editions of The Lord of the Rings trilogy in 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring.
Screenings run January 16–19 and January 23–25, with DBOX presentations.
Fans can buy limited-edition merchandise, including collectible popcorn buckets, at AMC and Regal theaters.
The extended editions add nearly three hours of footage, for a total of over 12 hours.