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The Lord of The Rings: The War of The Rohirrim
Courtesy of Warner Bros. PicturesThe anime prequel The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim has arrived in theaters. If you want to watch the fantasy franchise film at home, read on to learn when the movie might be available on Max and digital sites like Prime Video.
Directed by Kenji Kamiyama and based on characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien, The War of the Rohirrim is set 183 years before Peter Jackson's film trilogy. The story revolves around Helm Hammerhand, a king of Rohan, and his family as they defend their kingdom against an army of Dunlendings.
“A sudden attack by Wulf, a ruthless Dunlending lord, forces Helm Hammerhand and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg,” the official synopsis reads. “Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Helm's daughter, Héra, must lead the resistance against a deadly enemy who's intent on total destruction.”
The voice cast features Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, Gaia Wise as Héra, Luke Pasqualino as Wulf, Miranda Otto as Éowyn, Lorraine Ashbourne as Olwyn, and Yazdan Qafouri and Benjamin Wainwright as Helm's sons Hama and Haleth.
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As of Dec. 13, critics have given the movie a 54% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. For his review for the The Hollywood Reporter, film critic Frank Scheck wrote that “fans are sure to appreciate the call-outs and references to the earlier movies, including sections incorporating composer Howard Shore’s original themes and a late shout-out to Gandalf.”
Scheck added that viewers who are not familiar with the universe “will still be able to enjoy The War of the Rohirrim on its own visually grand, mythic storytelling terms, even if it does eventually seem overlong at 134 minutes.”
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Getty ImagesThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim premiered exclusively in theaters on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Currently, the only way to watch the film is in cinemas. Check your local theaters for specific showtimes.
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SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which means the film will likely be streaming on Max. While an official release date hasn’t been announced yet, fans can anticipate the film’s arrival on Max sometime in early 2025.
For example, Dune: Part Two premiered in theaters on March 1, 2024, and became available on Max less than three months later, on May 22, 2024. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga had an even shorter theatrical-to-Max release window, arriving on the streaming platform about two months and 23 days after its theatrical debut.
When Will The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim Be Streaming On Digital?Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim to arrive on Max to watch the movie at home. The film will be available sooner for purchase or rental on video-on-demand sites like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ much sooner—typically about 45 to 65 days after its theatrical release.
This timeline means that the earliest The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim could be available digitally is January 27, 2025. It’s important to note that the film’s ongoing box office performance will likely influence how quickly it will be available on digital platforms. Stay tuned for the exact release date.
Watch the trailer for The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim below.
