What about second binge watch? Where to stream 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogy (2024)

After aThanksgivingmeal we assume includes potatoes —boiled, mashed or stuck in a stew— what do you do next? One does not simply walk intoBlack Friday shopping.

Most people go on a quiet, not-so-unexpected journey into their living room to stream their favorite TV episodes or movies. That includes Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, which has been delighting fans of J.R.R Tolkien formore than 20 years.

And sure, you may have already binge-watched all six films in the "The Lord of the Rings" franchise, but what aboutsecondbinge-watch? How about elevenses?

Here's what we know about streaming "The Lord of the Rings," a handy guide for when you want to getthere and back againto Middle-earth.

What streaming service has 'The Lord of the Rings' movies?

You canwatch "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy on Max, as well as rent, buy or stream the films on several other platforms, which include Hulu, Apple TV,Google Play,Fandango,Movies Anywhere, YouTube and through apaid membershipwith Amazon Prime Video.

Some streaming services carry all 12 hours and six minutes of the extended "Lord of the Rings" movies. However, you probably won't find them streaming on Netflix.

Watch 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy with Disney+ bundle

Does Netflix have 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy?

No, at least not for U.S. customers.Netflixused to have streaming rights to all three "Lord of the Rings" movies buta quick search for "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" showed the film is no longer available to watch, unless perhaps you live in Denmark.

Does Hulu have 'The Lord of the Rings' movies?

Yes, provided you haveHulu with Max, you canwatch all three "Lord of the Rings" movies on Hulu. The adventures of Bilbo Baggins from "The Hobbit" trilogy also can be streamed on Hulu. Bundled packages of Hulu with Max start at $9.99 a month, or$16.99 a monthif you add Disney+.

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Does Apple TV have 'The Lord of the Rings'?

Yes. Not only can youwatch the "Lord of the Rings" movies on Apple TV, you can watch the extended editions, too. Apple TV has a six-film bundle that includes all three of "The Hobbit" movies.

Does Amazon Prime Video have 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy?

Yes, Amazon Prime Video has streaming rights to both trilogies. Feel like owning a piece of Middle-earth, or maybe borrowing it? You canrent or buy "The Lord of the Rings" on Amazon Prime Video. That includesextended cuts of "The Hobbit" trilogy, too.

How to watch the original TV series 'The Rings of Power'

If your binge-watching game is ready for it, a30-day free trial on Amazon Prime Videoallows you towatch "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." The original series takes place thousands of years before the events in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, of whichseason two is now available for streaming.

Amazon Prime 'Lord of the Rings' series: 'The Rings of Power' is beautiful but empty in Season 2

Can you watch 'The Lord of the Rings' on YouTube?

Yes, you canstream "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" on YouTubestarting at $14.99. YouTube'sMovies & TV channelhas "The Hobbit" films, too, as well other primetime movies you can watch, rent or buy.

What's the correct order to watch 'The Lord of the Rings' movies?

You can watch the films and television series in order by their release date, beginning with 2001's "The Fellowship of the Ring" until reaching season two of Amazon Prime Video's "The Rings of Power," or you can watch by chronological order, which looks like this:

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power(season one, 2022).
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power(season two, 2024).
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey(2012).
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug(2013).
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies(2014).
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001).
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(2002).
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King(2003).

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Watch 'Rings of Power' on Prime Video

How to watch the new 2024 movie, 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim'

Can't get enough of Middle-earth? Movie-goers in 2024 will soon have another glimpse of it when "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" hits movie theaters in December.

The animated film by Warner Bros. Pictures is set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy,according to a movie synopsis, and tells the story of the Rohirrim people after they're attacked and forced to make a daring last stand in a fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep.

"Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction," according to the synopsis.

The movie, "TheLord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim," is set for theatrical release onDecember 13.

Watch the official trailer for 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim'

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