Gollum’s Return: Exclusive Release Date for New Lord of the Rings Epic!

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Summary

  • The Hunt for Gollum‘s release date is December 17, 2027, coinciding with The Return of the King, marking a long-awaited return to Middle-earth.
  • Original fellowship producers and Andy Serkis are reuniting for the spinoff, set during The Fellowship of the Ring, exploring Gollum’s role.
  • The film was delayed to 2027 for prep work, maintaining the franchise’s tradition of December releases, but fans’ anticipation remains high for future spinoffs.

Prepare to ignite the signal fires! Exciting news from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema: they’ve confirmed a release date for “The Hunt for Gollum”, the much-awaited addition to the The Lord of the Rings series! The thrilling part? You’ll be revisiting Middle-earth on the same day as the Return of the King. However, keep in mind that this adventure promises to be a lengthy voyage.

In this new take on “The Lord of the Rings,” the original production team led by Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, and Fran Walsh, along with Andy Serkis, rejoin for a spinoff. Serkis will not only resurrect his character, Gollum, but also direct the movie. Known as “The Hunt For Gollum,” this tale unfolds in the aftermath of Bilbo Baggins’ eleventy-first birthday party from 2001’s “The Fellowship of the Ring.” Here, Gandalf tasks Aragorn with locating Gollum, believing he may possess valuable insights regarding Bilbo’s ring, which is suspiciously identified as the One Ring.

When Is The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Releasing?

Just like its previous installments in the series, “The Hunt for Gollum” is slated to be a pre-holiday release, with December 17, 2027 marked as its cinema debut, according to Deadline. The script was penned by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou (who also crafted the script for the anime prequel “Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”), and is being overseen by Ken Kamins, Jonathan Cavendish (The Imaginarium), and Andy Serkis.

Initially, the movie was planned to premiere a year prior, but in February 2025 at a fan expo in Vancouver, Andy Serkis disclosed that it wouldn’t debut until 2027 due to extensive preparation required. This isn’t unexpected for dedicated fans, as they’re accustomed to Peter Jackson’s films, including the original trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy, all having December premieres. Interestingly, Hunt For Gollum, the first live-action Lord of the Rings movie since The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, will be released on the same day as The Return of the King did in 2023.

For devotees, the “Lord of the Rings” series has been virtually faultless in their eyes. Ever since 2024’s announcement of “The Hunt for Gollum”, fans have eagerly anticipated another journey to Middle-earth, given that Amazon’s “Rings of Power” is yet to fully captivate its audience. Conversely, while the anime prequel “War of the Rohirrim” aimed for a fresh perspective, it didn’t quite resonate significantly with fans’ collective consciousness.

Excitement for “The Hunt for Gollum” has grown even stronger, as actors like Ian McKellen hint at their eagerness to reprise their roles if necessary. There’s a lot of buzz about how characters such as Viggo Mortensen’s Aragorn and Orlando Bloom’s Legolas might make a comeback for the spinoff, and what other plotlines could unfold in future spinoffs. But with a release date set for December 2027, it’s a long time to wait, especially given that more spinoffs are on the way. This prolonged wait may test fans’ confidence in bringing back a franchise that many believe is already flawless in every aspect.

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2025-05-09 04:06