The Complete Visual Roadmap: How to Watch Every Lord of the Rings Project in Order
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
The screen version of Middle-earth continues to expand. Warner Bros. released The War of the Rohirrim in late 2024 to explore forgotten history without relying on hobbits.
Because it operates as an anime feature produced by Philippa Boyens, one of Jackson's core co-writers, it deliberately matches the architectural and weapon designs established in the 2002 depiction of Meduseld and the Hornburg. It can be watched as a standalone historical chronicle anytime before The Two Towers.
Looking ahead, Warner Bros. and New Line are developing The Hunt for Gollum, directed by and starring Andy Serkis, with Jackson producing. Set in the period between Bilbo's 111th birthday party and the Fellowship’s departure from Rivendell, that project will directly bridge the gap between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring.
This ongoing expansion means chronological timelines will gain additional waypoints, but the emotional anchor of the franchise remains fixed to Jackson's 2001, 2003 centerpiece.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
