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‘The Lord of the Rings’ Returns with New Movie After 14 Years

Published March 26, 2026, 20:20
‘The Lord of the Rings’ Returns with New Movie After 14 Years

The return of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ with a new movie has been confirmed, 14 years after the last release. The announcement was made by Warner Bros. through social media. Director Peter Jackson revealed that Andy Serkis is working on the movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, which is expected in 2027. In addition, a new movie titled ‘The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past’ was announced, in collaboration with presenter Stephen Colbert. The plot will be based on chapters of ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ that were not included in the original film adaptation. Colbert suggested exploring the first six chapters of the book, creating a story faithful to the original but also compatible with the previous films. The film will be produced by Peter Jackson along with Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh, his usual collaborators.