Summary
When it comes to epic fantasy movies, most fans of the genre will agree that you may’t get much more amazing than Peter Jackson’sThe Lord of the Rings. First released over two decades ago, J. R. R. Tolkien’s masterpieces have stood the age of time and are considered a cultural phenomenon that has had a huge impact on the film industry and popular culture even today.
While many fans might considerThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise a lot more complex in terms of its deeper narrative and higher stakes than Tolkien’sThe Hobbit, the prequel takes place 60 years before the events in Middle Earth and, for most fantasy followers, a must-watch before tucking into the group’s journey to Mordor in a bid to destroy the ring once and for all. Praised for its amazing cinematics, combat sequences, and deeply moving score,The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Kingwas the most successful out of the bunch,grossing over $1.137 billion worldwide and winning Best Picture at the Oscars, a first for a fantasy film, which, in turn, pushed the boundaries on how the fantasy genre was viewed. Now, in a bid to give fans an even better viewing experience,The Lord of the Ringstrilogy andThe Hobbitwill be making their way to 4K and Blu-ray.
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Is Getting a 4K Blu-Ray Collection
ForLord of the RingsandThe Hobbitfans who are tired of checking to see if their favorite fantasy movies are showing on numerous streaming services, the time has come to own the collection to watch at any time without the need for a subscription. Featuring both the extended and theatrical cuts of all threeThe Hobbitmovies, as well as the entireLord of the Ringsfilms on 4KUHD, Blu-ray, and digital, the collection is a must for Tolkien lovers and also for those who love physical media. Even though the collection is on the steeper side of the money scale with a price of $209.99, it’s a great investment for the full epic saga in high-quality 4K.
The Middle-Earth Six Film Collection includes:
For those who might not want to splash out on the entire collection, there’s alsoThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy gift setpriced at only $177.99, which includes all three films in both theatrical and extended editions across nine 4K UHD Blu-ray discs with aMiddle Earth mapinside and even a replica of the One Ring to show off. Since Christmas wasn’t too long ago and money tight for many, some fans might prefer a cheaper option to enjoy instead. The 2024 anime movieThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimwill soon be available to stream on Max, although a release date has yet to be disclosed. While a release date is being decided,The War of the Rohirrimcan be watched now on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.The threeHobbitmovies and the originalLord of the Ringstrilogy willalso be available to stream on Max in February.
The 4K Middle-earth six-film collection is available for preorder now with a release date of March 18.
