You can watch the Lord of the Rings movies through several streaming and purchase options in 2025:
- Max (formerly HBO Max) : All three original Lord of the Rings movies, including extended editions, and all three Hobbit movies are available to stream on Max
. Plans start at about $9.99/month
- Amazon Prime Video : You can rent or buy any of the Lord of the Rings films on Prime Video, including the newest Lord of the Rings movie, The War of the Rohirrim, and the TV series The Rings of Power
- YouTube : The movies are available to rent or buy on YouTube
- Other streaming platforms : In the UK, The Fellowship of the Ring is available on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema for streaming, with options to rent or buy on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, and Microsoft Store
- Netflix : In some regions such as New Zealand, The Fellowship of the Ring is available on Netflix
- Hulu : The Fellowship of the Ring is also available on Hulu for streaming and download
If you want to watch for free, some services offer free trials (e.g., Max, Prime Video) that you can use to watch the movies before canceling
. In summary, the most straightforward way to watch the Lord of the Rings movies now is via Max streaming service or renting/buying digitally on Prime Video or YouTube. The Rings of Power TV series is exclusive to Amazon Prime Video
