Introduction to The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, the first live-action Lord of the Rings film in Peter Jackson’s critically acclaimed trilogy, has returned to streaming charts almost a quarter of a century later. The film was released in 2001 and is based on the work of JRR Tolkien. It is currently streaming on HBO Max worldwide and is still mapped in several countries such as Australia, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
The Film’s Success
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring earned flawless scores of 92% from critics and 95% from the audience on Rotten Tomatoes. It also found enormous financial success, earning $889 million worldwide against a budget of $93 million. The film stars Elijah Wood as Frodo, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Sean Bean as Boromir, Andy Serkis as Gollum, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, and Cate Blanchett as Galadriel.
Interesting Facts About the Film
Christopher Lee, who plays Saruman in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, would read The Lord of the Rings once a year until his death in 2015. He is also the only member of the cast to have met JRR Tolkien, who died in 1973. In addition to Peter Jackson, who wrote, directed, and produced the film, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens also worked on the script.
What to Expect from The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is set to be released on December 17, 2027, and will take place according to the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. Andy Serkis will reprise his role as Gollum and will also produce the film. However, additional casting for the film is being kept under wraps. Fans of the Lord of the Rings franchise are also looking forward to the third season of The Rings of Power, although the release date is currently unclear.
Conclusion
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring remains one of the most popular films in the world on HBO Max. With the upcoming release of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, fans of the franchise have a lot to look forward to. Stay tuned for more streaming updates and reporting on the Lord of the Rings franchise.
