Get ready to see Peter Jackson's trilogy in a new way
Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings trilogy returns to cinemas Extended version formIn 2026, no less, the two-weekend event was announced by Warner Bros. on Friday. and Fathom Events. And this time, fans of J. R. R. Tolkien will be able to immerse themselves in the action using D-Box technology. Just imagine being ridden around like an oliphant rider for four-plus hours while you soak it up. Return of the King V 4DH.
In honor of the 25th anniversary Fellowship of the Ringtheatrical release, Fellowship of the Ring, The Two TowersAnd Return of the King will be released on the big screen on January 16–18 and January 23–25, 2026. Keep in mind that if you want to enjoy the D-Box Extended Edition versions of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, you'll need to do so on opening weekend. Tickets for these screenings are on sale nowand it looks like Fathom will spread out the trilogy over three days; This means that you won't be able to sit in a movie theater for 11 hours straight and get maximum enjoyment. (You can always do this at home.)
Of course, there will be new merchandise added to the 25th Anniversary re-release of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This includes new “limited edition concession ships” themed around Middle-earth. At participating AMC theaters, Lord of the Rings fans can consume popcorn from items such as a collectible card tin with a set of quest magnets, while moviegoers at Regal and independent theaters can purchase designer One Ring vessels from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. See below.
To pass the time until mid-January, you can always catch up. Year of the Ring from Polygona full year's collection of stories about the creation, reception and legacy of Peter Jackson's groundbreaking adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. (This is also available as this book.) Or you can just watch the short promotional trailer for the 25th anniversary of next year's re-release below.
