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Ridley Scott's classic sci-fi actioner Blade Runnercreated a futuristic dystopia in which humans and replicants (a.k.a. synthetic humanoids) fight for their personhood — a world and moral question that's endured for decades. Since its 1982 debut, a growing fanbase has watched the original movie spawn an ever-expanding franchise. Filmmakers have made several spin-off shorts, Blade Runner Black Out 2022, 2036: Nexus Dawn, and 2048: Nowhere to Run, that further lay out the universe's lore. They also made the offshoot animated series Blade Runner: Black Lotus, as well as started developing an upcoming limited series on Prime Video called Blade Runner 2099. However, its biggest sequel installment in the saga so far is the film, Blade Runner 2049.

The 2017 epic continued the original story 30 years later, with Harrison Ford reprising his iconic role as Rick Deckard, a former replicant hunter, and Ryan Gosling as the newly-introduced blade runner, K. Scott acted...

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim has the distinction of being the first Middle-earth-set anime, but it's also the franchise's biggest box office flop. However, in a surprise reversal of its box office misfortune, the film is enjoying major success via streaming.

Despite The Lord of the Rings trilogy's Peter Jackson producing, Kenji Kamiyama directing, and an intriguing untold story-style premise about Helm Hammerhand and his daughter Héra defending what would become Helm's Deep, War of the Rohirrim's buzz didn't convert into ticket sales. The anime experiment earned $4.6 million at the box office -- an objective disappointment, considering its wide release and $30 million budget. However, recent streaming data shows War of the Rohirrim ranking among the top positions across various international markets since its debut on streaming platform Max.

Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim Anime Finds New Life With Streaming Release

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was one of the most anticipated animated movies in 2024, offering fans an epic return to the world of Middle-earth. Set 183 years before the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the film delved into the story of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan, and the origins of Helm’s Deep. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Blade Runner: Black Lotus, this anime-style prequel generated immense excitement among Tolkien enthusiasts and fantasy lovers alike.

Initially released in theaters on December 13, 2024, The War of the Rohirrim faced an underwhelming box office performance, grossing only $20.4 million against a budget of approximately $30 million. Fans who missed its theatrical run will soon have the chance to watch The War of the...

Sound the horns because The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is coming home on streaming. After a disappointing journey through theaters where the animated prequel failed to make back its $30 million budget and came just shy of crossing the $20 million mark as it faced stiff competition and mixed reviews, Warner Bros. Animations and New Line Cinema have announced that the story of Helm's Deep will premiere on Max a week from now, on February 28 followed by an HBO linear debut on March 1. The first film in the Lord of the Rings franchise since The Hobbit trilogy ended in 2014 has been available digitally since December and will now look to find an audience with subscribers alongside Peter Jackson's original films. Blade Runner: Black Lotus alumKenji Kamiyama directed the anime-inspired title, building upon Jackson's legacy.

The Lord of the Rings is undoubtedly one of the most beloved fantasy series ever created. From its humble beginnings in 1954, to Peter Jackson's epic trilogy that inspired a generation of filmmakers, it's crisscrossed the globe to win over the hearts of fans everywhere. For all its acclaim, though, the saga is not without its criticism. Case in point: The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim, the 2024 animated prequel that divided fans and critics, and has finally set a streaming release date.

Per Max, The War of Rohirrim will hit the streaming service on Feb. 28, 2025, so viewers who missed it in theaters, or were hesitant to pay for it on VOD, will now be able to finally see it with a subscription. It was previously announced that February would be the month the film comes to streaming, but with a date now firmly in place, fans at...

New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation’s The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will make its global streaming debut on Friday, February 28 exclusively on Max. The film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m. Et.

Rated PG-13 for strong violence, the film opened in theaters on December 13, 2024. It grossed $20.5 million worldwide, with $9.2 million coming from North American theaters and $11.3 million from international markets.

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan.

A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg— a mighty fortress that...

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim is set to begin streaming on Max on Friday, February 28. The New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation film will premiere on HBO linear on Saturday, March1 at 8 pm Et.

Based on characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien, War of the Rohirrim is set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of Lord of the Rings films. Pic tells the saga of the legendary House of Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan. When a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord attacks seeking vengeance for the death of his father, Helm’s daughter Héra must summon the will to lead the resistance or face total destruction. Kenji Kamiyama directs (Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series).

Voice cast is led by Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise...

Last week, we learned that production has wrapped on a psychological thriller called Sleepwalker, starring Hayden Panettiere of Scream VI. Now, Deadline has revealed that the cast of the film also includes Justin Chatwin (Shameless), Beverly D’Angelo (Violent Night), Mischa Barton (The Oc), Lori Tan Chinn (Orange Is the New Black), Kea Ho (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), Eric Lutes (Caroline in the City), Tom DeNucci (Junction), Rob Goon (The Roaring Game), and newcomers Laird Lacoste and Corinne Sweeney.

Written and directed by Brandon Auman, Sleepwalker follows a grieving mother who is haunted by the tragic loss of her daughter in a car accident that left her abusive husband in a coma. As she battles a surreal descent into darkness, her sleepwalking episodes intensify. Plagued by haunting visions of her husband inside their home, she grapples with the blurred lines between reality and nightmare. This is Auman’s feature directorial debut.

The Odyssey cast continues to expand. Joining leads Matt Damon and Tom Holland in the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie are Jesse Garcia and Will Yun Lee.

Deadline was the first to report their casting in the movie. Both Garcia and Lee's roles remain under wraps. They join an all-star ensemble that includes Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, and Charlize Theron, as well as Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin, and Samantha Morton. Production on The Odyssey is expected to start in February 2025, with filming taking place in the United Kingdom, Morocco, and throughout the Aeolian Islands in Sicily, Italy. The movie will reportedly have an estimated production budget of $250 million, making it Nolan's third feature to carry a budget exceeding $200 million after Tenet ($200M) and The Dark Knight Rises ($250M).

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Reality and nightmare collide in the upcoming thriller Sleepwalker starring Hayden Panettiere (Scream VI), and Deadline brings us more casting news this week.

Beverly D’Angelo (Violent Night), Justin Chatwin (Shameless), and Mischa Barton (The Sixth Sense) have joined Hayden Panettiere in psychological thriller Sleepwalker.

Lori Tan Chinn (Orange is the New Black), Laird Lacoste, Corinne Sweeney, Kea Ho (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), Eric Lutes (Caroline in the City), Tom DeNucci (Junction) and Rob Goon (The Roaring Game) also star, Deadline notes in their latest report.

“Sleepwalker follows a grieving mother who is haunted by the tragic loss of her daughter in a car accident that left her abusive husband in a coma. As she battles a surreal descent into darkness, her sleepwalking episodes intensify. Plagued by haunting visions of her husband inside their home, she grapples with the blurred lines between reality and nightmare.”

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The lines between reality and nightmare will blur for Hayden Panettiere (Scream VI) in the upcoming thriller Sleepwalker, with Deadline announcing the project this morning.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions and Verdi Productions are producing Sleepwalker, written and directed by Brandon Auman. The feature adapts his same-titled short.

Deadline details, “Panettiere portrays Sarah, a grieving mother who is haunted by the tragic loss of her daughter in a car accident that left her abusive husband in a coma. As she battles a surreal descent into darkness, her sleepwalking episodes intensify.”

“Plagued by haunting visions of her husband inside their home, she grapples with the blurred lines between reality and nightmare.”

“We are thrilled to team up with Appian Way and collaborate on another project together. Hayden is a natural talent and is the perfect actress to bring Brandon’s passion project to life,” said producer Chad A. Verdi. “This...

February will be an excellent month for The Lord of the Rings fans. The 2024 anime movie The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will soon be available to stream on Max.

Warner Bros. Discovery announced its February 2025 programming slate for its Max streaming service. While not listed in the text, the video announcement for Max shows The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim at around 40 seconds. The anime movie set within the Peter Jackson films will be available to stream next month alongside other exciting premieres, like The White Lotus Season 3 and Waitress: The Musical.

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Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim Arrives on Streaming Next Month

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What Do We Know About the upcoming limited series Blade Runner 2099? More than you may think. The Prime Video series continuing the story begun in Ridley Scott’s classic film Blade Runner has been on the top of the most anticipated list since it was announced in 2022. With production wrapped, we may see it in 2025. From plot details, casting news, and more, let’s dive in and look at what is coming up in Blade Runner 2099.

What is the plot?

An official synopsis for Blade Runner 2099 was revealed recently. The series picks up fifty years after Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049. According to the synopsis, “In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived her entire life on the run, a chameleon forced to adopt numerous identities. To secure a stable future for her brother, she assumes one final identity and is forced to partner with Olwen, a Replicant confronting the end of her life.

In the immediate wake of releasing Silo‘s Season 2 finale, Apple TV+ on Friday morning formally announced the first new castings for Season 3.

Aussie actor Ashley Zukerman (Designated Survivor) will fill the role of Daniel, a young and hungry congressman, while English actress Jessica Henwick (Game of Thrones) will play Helen, a whip-smart reporter.

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Amazon’s TV series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” has already learned that it can be risky to delve into the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novels and put on screen in Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning film trilogy. In fact, Jackson himself learned that when he followed his “Lord of the Rings” films with the three overstuffed and significantly less appreciated “Hobbit” movies.

But now the makers of the animated film “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” are taking on an even more daunting challenge: They’re not only building a story only glancingly mentioned in Tolkien’s legendarium, but they’re doing so using the medium of anime, a distinctly different form from the CG-heavy live-action world that Jackson created.

For director Kenji Kamiyama, however, the different medium was an advantage. “Hand-drawn pictures give the audience room for imagination,...

Featuring the voices of: Gaia Wise, Brian Cox, Miranda Otto, Luke Pasqualino, Lorraine Ashbourne, Shaun Dooley, Benjamin Wainwright, Yazdan Qafouri | Written by Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, Phoebe Gittins, Arty Papageorgiou | Directed by Kenji Kamiyama

It has been over 20 years since Peter Jackson’s adaptations of The Lord of the Rings were all released onto the big-screen. With box office takings that reach almost $3 billion worldwide, 17 Academy Award wins, and extended edition marathons which repeatedly show at cinemas, it is an understatement to call this adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s novels a success.

Ever since, there have been repeated attempts to recapture the success of that massively influential trilogy. Peter Jackson returned to direct a trilogy adaptation of The Hobbit, which may have replicated the financial success but fell short everywhere else. Amazon Prime Video released The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, a streaming series focusing...

Well, that was fast. New Line Cinema’s anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, which opened on Dec. 13 to a very low $4.5M, will be available on digital in home on Dec. 27, repping a 14-day theatrical window.

War of the Rohirrim will be available on all participating digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and more. Note, just because the movie is available in home, doesn’t mean it won’t continue to play in theaters. That said, there’s a competition this Christmas with Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mufasa, Wicked and Moana 2, and it will be very hard to hold screens on a movie that didn’t perform well.

The $30M animated production fell 72% in its second weekend with $1.25M for a $7.3M running total. Warners greenlit the movie before Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy took control of...

With “The Lord Of The Rings” trilogy completed, “The Hobbit” told and more prequel stories being told on Prime Video with “The Rings Of Power,” where does the ‘Lotr’ franchise go next? Well, right now, it’s in an anime direction with “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” which is in theaters now.

Presented by “Lord Of The Rings” producer and filmmaker Peter Jackson, this groundbreaking journey back to Middle-earth is told through the vision and eyes of legendary animation director Kenji Kamiyama (the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” and “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” TV series).

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With the first trailer drop of the long-awaited The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim, audiences got an extended peak into the visuals of the animated film. Prior to the movie's recent release, Warner Bros. described the new film as a "groundbreaking journey back to Middle-earth through the eyes of legendary director Kenji Kamiyama." Known for his work on series such as Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Kamiyama joins Executive Producer Peter Jackson in bringing this lesser-known tale from author J.R.R.

How do you make a good animated movie? You have to start with the right animators and creatives; Kenji Kamiyama is that guy. The director of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim has not only a history of animation going back to the 80s, but has worked on notable projects like Akira and Kiki's Delivery Service. His most recent projects before his foray into Middle-earth includes a stand-alone episode in Star Wars Visions and Blade Runner: Black Lotus. But, Kamiyama traded in replicants and lightsabers for horses and giant eagles in War of the Rohirrim. One of the best parts of the film is its animation and you can tell that Kamiyama's influences go far deeper than just the Peter Jackson films.

Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy brought Middle-earth to life like never before, but even legends stumble. Some creative decisions sparked debates over what worked — and what didn’t. The animated epic Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim took on the challenge of filling gaps and fixing past missteps.

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By exploring the history of Helm Hammerhand and the creation of Helm’s Deep, this new chapter gave long-overlooked details the attention they deserved. It’s a triumphant move that promised to enrich the lore and satisfy fans longing for a deeper dive into Rohan’s storied past.

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Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy dazzled with epic battles,...

One would be forgiven for not noticing, but a new movie in one of the most successful franchises in cinema history arrived in theaters over the weekend. The movie in question is "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim," an animated rendition of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien that takes place long before the events of director Peter Jackson's original trilogy. Unfortunately, audiences largely seemed uninterested in this supplemental tale, given its lousy box office haul. That said, Warner Bros. probably isn't all that bothered by it, as this was a decision made with bigger business in mind.

Directed by Kenji Kamiyama ("Blade Runner: Black Lotus"), "The War of the Rohirrim" opened to an estimated $4.6 million at the domestic box office in its debut, landing at number five on the charts. Given that "The Lord of the Rings" films have made nearly $6 billion globally, including the "Hobbit" trilogy,...

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim has debuted to $4.6 million at the box office, according to a recent report by Variety. However, it was revealed that the film’s performance in the box office was not Warner Bros.’ primary focus.

The anime film, which was produced on a $30 million budget, was developed and rushed into production primarily to safeguard New Line Cinema’s rights to adapt J. R. R. Tolkien’s works.

The studio has held these rights through a licensing agreement with Zaentz Co. since the late 1990s. Though the specific terms of the contract are not public, it is believed that Warner Bros. is required to maintain active development and production of Tolkien-related projects to retain the rights.

In early 2022, Zaentz Co., which controls a portfolio of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit rights, reportedly began exploring a sale of its Tolkien holdings.

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Secret Level is an adult animated anthology series created by Tim Miller. The Prime Video series consists of fifteen stories set in the worlds of fifteen different video games, including Armored Core, Concord, Crossfire, Dungeons & Dragons, Exodus, Honor of Kings, Mega Man, New World: Aeternum, Pac-Man, Sifu, Spelunky, PlayStation, The Outer Worlds, Unreal Tournament, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. So, if you loved the video game elements, the blend of genres, and compelling characters in Secret Level, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Paper-thin characters and a derivative plot make this Lord Of The Rings anime into a flashy legal exercise. Here’s our The War Of The Rohirrim review.

A film which exists to settle Warner Bros’ Lord Of The Rings development obligations, War Of The Rohirrim – an anime-inspired epic set 183 years before Peter Jackson’s trilogy –is a 134-minute accounting exercise. That isn’t necessarily a problem; in a year when 14 of the top 15 highest-grossing movies worldwide are sequels of one form or another, sometimes we just have to take the blockbusters we’re given.

Sometimes, however, the business case for a film so obviously outweighs its artistic merit it proves too distracting to ignore. As Blade Runner: Black Lotus director Kenji Kamiyama’s adaptation of another J R R Tolkien appendices settles in to reproduce its fourth or fifth plot point from The Two Towers, it’s hard not to...

The Riders of Rohan are set to gallop back into the spotlight in the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim, marking the groundbreaking combination of Middle-earth with Japanese anime. Directed by renowned animator Kenji Kamiyama, this prequel explores Helm Hammerhand's epic saga, set 183 years before the iconic trilogy. With the anime style breathing new life into Tolkien's world, this film promises an exciting new perspective on the battle-worn kingdom of Rohan.

Kamiyama, celebrated for his work on projects like Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Blade Runner: Black Lotus, was given a huge responsibility of reimagining Middle-earth's landscapes and epic battles in anime form. The film merges the iconic visuals from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films and an anime art style, giving fans of both genres a beautifully animated and emotional story.

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is an original anime which arrives in theaters this weekend. In the movie, we'll return to Middle-earth for a story revealing the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan.

As with any sort set in the iconic world previously brought to life in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien), expectations are high.

Those have been raised thanks to Peter Jackson's return as producer; Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus) is in the director's chair and the movie has generated a lot of excitement among fans of Middle-earth since first being announced.

However, as we first reported on SFFGazette.com, while the first wave of reviews may be described best as "mid," longtime fans of this world are likely to find something to love.

As usual, we'll start with the trades.

The familiar presence, or at least voice, of Miranda Otto provides a reassuring connective tissue between the Lord of the Rings films and a new animated prequel: Her Éowyn, previously seen in Peter Jackson’s juggernaut live-action trilogy, narrates The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, set in her homeland of Rohan some 183 years earlier. Serving both as insurance against New Line losing the screen rights to J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels and as an appetizer to the upcoming live-action Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (scheduled for 2026), the distinctly anime-style feature should prove equally appealing to both diehard fans and newcomers.

The lengths to which the producers will go to perpetuate that cinematic universe is evidenced in the fact that The War of the Rohirrim — scripted by Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou — is based on Tolkien’s appendices to his Lord of the Rings,...

Long before Peter Jackson took a swing at “The Lord of the Rings,” audiences got a glimpse into the fantasy realm of J.R.R. Tolkien via a trio of late-’70s animated projects: two animated TV specials produced by Rankin/Bass (of which “The Hobbit” remains fairly well liked) and a dark and ominous big-screen feature from Ralph Bakshi (director of sci-fi psych-out “Wizards”). So there’s not just precedent, but a certain kind of poetry to Jackson and screenwriter Philippa Boyens commissioning an intense, hand-drawn extension to the existing mythology, like the one represented by “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.”

When I say “poetry,” I suppose I’m referring to the kind you might find at your local Renaissance festival, accompanied by pipe music and a handful of costumed eccentrics doing a jig. The real selling point of “The War of the Rohirrim” is not that it’s animated,...

Amazon’s Prime Video since 2022 has been doing its own attempt to capture the magic of J.R.R. Tolkien’s wildly popular Lord of the Rings universe with The Rings of Power, setting it apart from Peter Jackson’s Lotr and Hobbit trilogies, but still suggesting it is a distant cousin of those films. Now, however, Jackson himself is behind another incarnation, the animated The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, joined by his key Lotr contributors Fran Walsh and Phillipa Boyens — all won a boatload of Oscars and film immortality in the early part of this century with the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films, each nominated for Best Picture, and finally sweeping it all in 2003 with 11 Academy Awards for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. This was followed by the Hobbit trilogy.

That had appeared to be it for the Middle-earth adventures of Jackson and company,...

An uneven, rollercoaster of a year at the box office is slowly coming to a close. Things couldn't have started worse for theaters in 2024 in the aftermath of last year's dual Hollywood strikes. The release slate through May was downright abysmal and things looked bad. Fortunately, monster hits like "Wicked" and "Moana 2" have helped ensure that we'll finish the year strong. So, can a new Marvel movie and a new adventure in Middle-earth help the cause as well? That's a complicated question but, all the same, "Kraven the Hunter" and "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" will both hit screens on the same day next weekend.

Sony's latest "Spider-Man" spin-off, "Kraven the Hunter" is currently looking at a debut in the $16 to $24 million range. Similarly, Warner Bros.' animated "Lord of the Rings" prequel is expected to bring in between $15 and $24 million on opening weekend,...

New anime film The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim contains many settings introduced in the original Lord of the Rings live-action film trilogy by Peter Jackson. Following Rohirrim's world premiere at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, executive producer Peter Jackson claimed that it includes "essential lore" about Helm's Deep -- a particular Middle-earth region that is dear to countless Tolkien fans.

Per Oricon, War of the Rohirrim had its first public screening on Dec. 3. Jackson himself was in attendance alongside director Kenji Kamiyama and major Lotr stars such as Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Andy Serkis (Gollum) and Billy Boyd (Pippin). Not long after the credits rolled, Peter Jackson warmly praised Kamiyama's handling of the film's story, which centers on the violent conflict between the Kingdom of Rohan and a brutal Dunlending lord known as Wulf (Luke Pasqualino). "From the opening scene, it was magnificent. The way the story...

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is the first big-screen project to come back to theaters in over a decade, and an extended look at the animated film — from New Line Cinema, and directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) — which was first revealed to fans at New York Comic Con 2024 has now been shared online by IGN. The footage features a look at Helm Hammerhand, the imperious king of Rohan, and the man for whom Helm's Deep is named. Hammerhand is voiced by Brian Cox (Succession) and there's a sense of foreboding and imminent danger in his words during our preview. The film takes place almost two centuries before the events of the Peter Jackson original trilogy of movies, while the official synopsis sheds more light on matters:...

The tales of Helm Hammerhand are true. Before you return to Middle-earth, Warner Bros. Pictures has brought online an extended preview of New Line Cinema’s The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

The New Line Cinema anime feature returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in The Lord of the Rings trilogy based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Rated PG-13 for strong violence, the film will open in theaters on December 13.

Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series), the voice cast is led by Brian Cox (Succession) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (A Walk in the Woods) as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino (Snowpiercer) as Wulf.

Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in The Lord of the Rings trilogy,...

Yesterday, Sony Pictures was mocked by many for releasing the opening 8 minutes of Kraven the Hunter. It was deemed a "desperate" move to increase interest in the studio's latest Marvel movie which shares a release date - December 13 - with The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

Warner Bros. Discovery has today responded by releasing the first 8 minutes of its animated prequel (via SFFGazette.com), offering fans a better idea of what to expect from this adventure.

In The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an original anime feature being released in theaters by New Line Cinema, we'll return to Middle-earth, the iconic world previously brought to life in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The impressive voice cast is led by Brian Cox (Succession) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (A Walk in the Woods...

The holiday season is a magical time for moviegoers as studios rush to bring their most prominent titles to cinemas, vying for those after-meal entertainment dollars. This year, there’s some stiff competition as films like Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Kraven the Hunter, and Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu enter the battle. Still, one film is ready to present fans with a new story for a time-honored franchise, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Today, tickets are available on Fandango for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, premiering in theaters on Friday, December 13.

According to Fandango’s 2024 Most Anticipated Movies Survey, The War of the Rohirrim was voted the #5 Most Anticipated Holiday Movie and the #2 Most Anticipated Movie of December. Legendary anime director Kenji Kamiyama directs The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an animated dark fantasy epic set in the...

Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy team is back with a new animated feature this month, with producer Philippa Boyens stating that the new The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim anime film was a test to see if they were ready to go back to Middle-earth.

The War of the Rohirrim is set to be released in theaters on Dec. 13, and Boyens, along with Lord of the Rings’ Fran Walsh and Jackson, are among the film’s producers. The movie tells the tale of Helm Hammerhand, voiced by Brian Cox (Succession), who is referenced in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at the Battle of Helm’s Deep. The film also marks Boyens’ next chapter back into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Per GamesRadar+ via SFX Magazine, the producer said, "Rohirrim was us testing the waters for ourselves. Can we go back to Middle-earth?...

The big budget sequel to Ridley Scott's 1982 film Blade Runner will soon have a new streaming home. The epic sci-fi film Blade Runner 2049 will arrive on Paramount+ on Dec. 1.

The 2017 sequel was directed by Denis Villeneuve (Dune) and starred Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford along with Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Dave Bautista and Jared Leto. Ford reprises his role from the first Blade Runner film, joining Gosling's new character called "K," who uncovers a secret that could destabilize civilized society. The film had a budget of over $150 million dollars and managed to pull in over $276 million at the box office.

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Warner Bros. unveiled a new featurette on the upcoming The Lord Of the Rings: The War Of Rohirrim anime on Nov 26, 2024.

The behind-the-scenes featurette features director Kenji Kamiyama, producers Philippa Boyens, Jason DeMarco, and Joseph Chou, along with cast members Gaia Wise (voice of Héra) and Laurence Ubong Williams (voice of Fréaláf), where they talk about the transformation of Tolkien’s Middle-earth epic into an anime.

Checkout the video below:

The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim is slated to release in U.S. on Dec 13, 2024, and internationally on Dec 11, 2024.

Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Eden Of The East, will direct the film, with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, Sam Register, Carolyn Blackwood and Toby Emmerich serving as executive producers.

It is produced by produced by Oscar winner Philippa Boyens, known for her work on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies,...

The first anime adaptation of The Lord of the Rings will open this December. In the meantime, Warner Bros. Discovery has given fans another look at The War of the Rohirrim with commentary from the film's star-studded cast.

Warner Bros. Discovery has uploaded a new clip of its upcoming anime adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, which will open nationwide in theaters this December. The latest behind-the-scenes trailer interviews Kenji Kamiyama, the acclaimed anime filmmaker in charge of bringing the fantastical world of J. R. R. Tolkien to life through animation. Kamiyama has built an impressive career working on prestigious anime series like Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, Blood: The Last Vampire and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.

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Warner Bros. Discovery returns to Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. The upcoming theatrical anime movie, now set to be released in U.S. theaters in just two weeks, is a prequel that takes place nearly 200 years before the events of the feature films by Peter Jackson.

A brand-new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was released by Warner Bros. Discovery, showcasing new footage from the upcoming anime movie and behind-the-scenes footage of its all-star cast. Brian Cox, who plays Helm Hammerhand, is present, as well as Gaia Wise, who plays his daughter Hra. Most importantly, filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama opens up about adapting the famous J. R. R. Tolkien story for animation.

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WaterTower Music, Warner Bros.’ in-house music label, has unveiled the official theme song for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

The track, titled “The Rider,” is performed by English breakout artist Paris Paloma. The song was written and produced by Phoebe Gittins and David Long.

The music video for The Rider and its album cover art can be viewed below:

Producer Philippa Boyens praised the new addition to the franchise’s music legacy, stating, “Paris Paloma’s incredible performance of The Rider follows in the great tradition of powerful, heartfelt songs within The Lord of the Rings cinema universe. Her voice perfectly imbues the emotion, courage, and indefinable magic that is Middle-earth.”

A lifelong fan of Tolkien’s works, Paloma also expressed her excitement about being part of the franchise.

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Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is one of the year's most anticipated movies. It's the first cinematic return to the world of Middle-earth since the release of The Battle of the Five Armies almost ten years ago, and the first movie in the franchise to be animated. For the most part, the story stands by itself. It takes place about two hundred years before the start of Lord of the Rings, and therefore, features no (major) returning characters and exists pretty much in its way.

However, the film would be more meaningful when considered in conjunction with the events of one entry into the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Because it features the Battle of Helm's Deep and highlights the importance of the Riders of Rohan, The War of the Rohirrim will make The Two Towers infinitely more meaningful in the long run.

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The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of Rohirrim unveiled a new tapestry artwork and a behind-the-scene video of its creation at this year’s New York Comic Con on Oct 18, 2025.

Tapestry artwork

The BTS video begins with rough pencil sketches of the film’s main characters and mythical settings. As the video progresses, fans can see how digital technology was used to add details and refine the sketches.

The final phase of the process involved animating the drawings, bringing movement and depth to the visual designs. The video culminated with the unveiling of the finished tapestry.

Checkout the video below:

The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim is slated to release in U.S. on Dec 13, 2024, and internationally on Dec 11, 2024.

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New Line Cinema is marching into New York City Comic-Con with a special presentation for the upcoming original anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. The panel places Lotr fans at the heart of the world, which J. R. R. Tolkien created, giving them a front-row seat for an animated event film arranged by the award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series). Today’s BTS video for The War of the Rohirrim brings us behind the magic of Kamiyama’s film, highlighting the painstaking process of creating a high-concept fantasy adventure from scribbles and scratches.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim BTS video begins with rough pencil sketches of characters and mythical locales before showcasing charcoal drawings and the storyboarding process. After completing the look of the world and its characters,...

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim director Kenji Kamiyama has opened up about his reasons for accepting the job on the upcoming anime movie in a recent interview, revealing the challenges and his goals in creating such an ambitious film.

Per Japanese news site Oricon, Kamiyama said he thought of the movie as a challenge. "I loved The Lord of the Rings, including The Hobbit, and watched it as a fan. I thought it would be rare to have the chance to make it into a movie," he said. He added the film was "a challenge I should take on." Kamiyama is previously known for his works on several iconic series, including Eden of the East, Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Original Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogy director Peter Jackson is serving as an executive producer...

Warner Bros. unveiled the official poster for the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim anime film on Sep 22, 2024.

The poster features Helm Hammerhand – the King of Rohan, Héra, and Wulf – the Dunlending lord.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim is slated to release in U.S. on Dec 13, 2024, and internationally on Dec 11, 2024.

It was previously revealed that the anime film will have a presence at New York Comic Con (Nycc), which is set to take place from Oct 17-20, 2024.

Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Eden Of The East, will direct the film, with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, Sam Register, Carolyn Blackwood and Toby Emmerich serving as executive producers.

It is produced by produced by Oscar winner Philippa Boyens, known for her work on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, alongside Jason DeMarco and Joseph Chou.

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According to Deadline, Burke and Lombardi are set for recurring roles in Blade Runner 2099, although character details have not been revealed. They join a cast that includes Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Schafer, Dimitri Abold, Lewis Gribben, Katelyn Rose Downey, and Daniel Rigby, as well as Johnny Harris, Amy Lennox, Sheila Atim, and Matthew Needham. Production on the limited sci-fi series began in Prague in May 2024 and will move to Barcelona at a later date.

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The Lord of the Rings franchise is expanding with new TV shows and movies set in Middle-earth. The Rings of Power season 2 and The War of the Rohirrim are among the upcoming projects. The Hunt for Gollum will be directed by Andy Serkis and is part of a new wave of cinematic Middle-earth content.

The future of The Lord of the Rings looks bright, with several upcoming TV shows and movies set in Middle-earth currently in production. Since the original The Lord of the Rings trilogy began in 2001, the franchise's movie & TV portfolio has expanded via prequels and spinoffs. The enduring legacy of Peter Jackson's movies means rights holders are eager to produce more content derived from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books, and audiences are just as eager to consume it.

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Quick Links Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Has Its Roots in J.R.R. Tolkiens Appendices The War of the Rohirrim Takes Place After The Rings of Power and Before The Lord of the Rings Helm Hammerhand Is Referenced in Peter Jacksons The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The story behind The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim can be found in J.R.R. Tolkien's appendices to The Lord of the Rings. The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim takes place after Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and before Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Helm Hammerhand is a prominent King of Rohan in The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim and is referenced in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy at Helm's Deep.

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