Later this year, the Lord of the Rings franchise will release a new animated film. Additionally, a distinct 2024 release of the franchise will offer fans the ideal lead-up to the new film. Taking place 261 years prior to the events of the first trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is scheduled for release on December 13, 2024. It will tell the origin story of Helm Hammerhand, played by Brian Cox of Succession, the King of Rohan and the namesake of Helm’s Deep.

Although The War of the Rohirrim is a stand-alone narrative that doesn’t require any previous knowledge, viewers may find it helpful to reacquaint themselves with the original Lord of the Rings trilogy in advance of the film due to its ties. Coincidentally, fans will be able to do so as The Lord of the Rings franchise is planned another release in 2024. For lovers of The Lord of the Rings, this year will be fantastic.

The Extended Editions of The Lord of the Rings Will Be Shown in Theaters

This summer, theaters will screen the expanded and remastered versions of The Lord of the Rings films. For those who wish to revisit Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and reacquaint themselves with the narrative, now is the ideal time to catch up on the trilogy before the release of the new film. Because Miranda Otto will be narrating The War of the Rohirrim in her role as Éowyn again, the animated movie will be inextricably linked to Jackson’s trilogy.

Later this year, from June 8 to June 10, participating cinemas will screen the extended versions of The Lord of the Rings films. Jackson restored the films to appear better than ever in preparation for a 2020 4K Blu-ray release. On the Fathom Events website, tickets are currently for sale. Fans of Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films will love this three-day theatrical run because they are incredibly rewatchable and meant to be viewed on the largest screen possible.

LOTR Fans Have a Big Year in 2024

2024 holds great significance for lovers of The Lord of the Rings. In June, Jackson’s trilogy will be shown on a large screen again, and in December, The War of the Rohirrim will be released in theaters. In addition, the second season of Amazon’s high-profile series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is scheduled for release at some point in 2024. As if that weren’t enough. Fans of the Lord of the Rings will have plenty to eat in 2024.