A New Lord of the Rings Trilogy Could Be in the Works (With One Condition)

As a lifelong fanatic of Middle-earth, I can hardly contain my excitement! The prospect of delving deeper into the rich tapestry of J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe is nothing short of exhilarating. The upcoming animated film, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” and Andy Serkis’ return in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” in 2026 have my heart racing with anticipation.

For lovers of “The Lord of the Rings”, there’s plenty to look forward to on the big screen in the coming years! The animated movie, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”, is set to premiere in theaters later this month. Notably, Andy Serkis will be back as director and starring in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” scheduled for 2026. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities for more Middle-earth films after these, such as a completely new film trilogy.

In a recent conversation with The Playlist, Lord of the Rings producer Philippa Boyens discussed potential developments for the franchise after The War of the Rohirrim. Boyens hinted at numerous possibilities, but the course of action will largely hinge on the viewers’ reactions.

Boyens noted that when you examine it closely, there are numerous possibilities contained within, and he’s particularly fond of one: a standalone story set in Middle-earth, such as the ‘War of the Rohirrim.’ He expresses his desire for another anime, but this is contingent on fan reception. He’s eager to hear the thoughts of both fans of the original trilogy and the wide audience of anime enthusiasts.

The focus lies on how audiences react to self-contained tales such as “War of the Rohirrim” and “Hunt for Gollum”, and whether they’d like to delve deeper into various aspects of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world. If there’s a desire for another extensive trilogy, similar in scale to Peter Jackson’s award-winning movie series, then plans are in place among the creative minds behind Middle-earth to bring such a project to life at some point.

The producer went on to say, ‘Now it’s up to you, our audience. If there’s a demand for it, we have plenty more tales to share from this world, some quite intriguing ones indeed. My inclination, following The Hunt for Gollum, would be to focus on individual stories first. However, if we feel particularly inspired—there are certain grand narratives that could potentially be told in the epic trilogy style similar to the original Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rings story.’

For enthusiasts of “The Lord of the Rings” series, these upcoming two films serve as significant expressions of your devotion and appreciation for the franchise. A strong reaction to “War of the Rohirrim” might signal that more “Lord of the Rings” content may be on its way soon.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim hits theaters on December 13th.

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2024-12-06 01:10