The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Available on Digital Platforms

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Summary

  • The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will be available on streaming platforms starting December 27, 2024.
  • The movie focuses on King Helm Hammerhand and Wulf, set years before The Lord of the Rings.
  • While the film disappointed at the box office, Warner’s goal was to retain rights for the franchise.

As a die-hard Lord of the Rings fan who has spent countless hours immersed in Middle Earth lore, I am both excited and slightly apprehensive about “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.” While I was initially disappointed that it underperformed at the box office, I understand Warner’s strategic move to retain the rights for future franchise installments.

The epic film titled “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” made its US theater premiere on December 13th. However, before the year comes to an end, you’ll be able to stream it online. This gives people who missed seeing this fresh take on “The Lord of the Rings” in theaters a chance to catch it during the holiday season. Fans who loved it can also rewatch it (or even buy the steelbook edition of the movie).

The tale unfolds the epic saga known as the namesake war, which transpired 183 years prior to the occurrences in “The Lord of the Rings.” It centers around King Helm Hammerhand and a Dunlending lord named Wulf. The conflict ignites following Freca, Wulf’s father’s attempt to arrange a marriage between his son and Héra, the daughter of King Helm. This act leads to Helm killing Freca out of rage, prompting Wulf to seek retribution.

On December 27, 2025, you’ll find the movie available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and FandangoNow. This indicates that the film will no longer be showing in cinemas from now on.

The War of the Rohirrim Disappointing Box Office

The financial performance of the film fell short, particularly given its status as a Lord of the Rings production, raking in $15 million globally during its debut weekend and placing fifth in U.S. box office rankings. With an estimated budget of $30 million, this suggests that Warner Bros. may not recoup their investment through theatrical releases alone, casting doubt on their hopes for profitability. The amounts paid by streaming platforms to secure the film for their libraries remain undisclosed.

Warner’s Main Objective Was Something Else

A common sentiment among viewers is that the film’s promotional efforts were not effective, leading some to stumble upon it unintentionally following its premiere. Generally, the movie was well-received but criticized for being overly predictable. Additionally, a few viewers felt slightly let down by the animation quality due to its attempt to combine traditional 2D and modern 3D techniques.

The relatively underwhelming response to a film, which might have been more profitable with a riskier investment, becomes clearer when we realize that Warner Bros. produced it primarily to hold onto the rights for Lord of the Rings films, allowing them to continue creating content within the franchise. Given this context, it’s not surprising that the movie will be accessible for streaming very soon (and some have even suggested that viewing it felt like watching a streaming film in a theater).

Beginning December 27, 2024, you’ll have the opportunity to watch “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango Now.

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2024-12-28 20:53