My precious… screen time! ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ hits theaters in 2027
Andy Serkis returns to Middle-earth as both director and star in the next major chapter of the saga.
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have officially set the release date for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ on December 17, 2027. Originally planned for 2026, the film was delayed to allow more time for production and post-production.
What is ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ about?
The film will explore a hidden chapter of Middle-earth, set between ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’.
- Andy Serkis will direct the movie while reprising his iconic role as Gollum.
- The story will dive deeper into Gollum’s journey, shedding light on his struggles and interactions before Frodo’s quest begins.
- The screenplay is written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou, ensuring continuity with the original trilogy’s tone.
The future of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ on the big screen
Following the original trilogy and ‘The Hobbit’ films, Middle-earth has remained relatively quiet in live-action cinema. The last theatrical release was ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ in 2024, an anime-style adaptation that received mixed reactions from fans.
With ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, Warner Bros. is reuniting key creative figures from the original films, including Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, who will serve as producers.
Where will ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ be filmed?
Production is set to begin in 2026, with filming taking place in Wellington, New Zealand, maintaining the cinematic landscapes that defined the previous films of ‘The Lord of the Rings’.
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