Skip to content
Release Night

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

Movie· 2027

Directed by Andy Serkis

Upcoming film directed by Andy Serkis.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum opens in US theaters on December 17, 2027. It is expected to stream on HBO Max later; no date has been announced.

When and where to watch

Release schedule

Known US dates and destinations

  • Next in theaters

    In theaters

    Dec 17, 2027

    427 nights away

  • At home

    Rent or buy

    No date announced

  • Streaming

    HBO Max

    No date announced

Looking for it now?

Current US availability not verified

It may be available now. Check a broader guide while we verify current catalog options.

Check current options (opens in a new tab)

Cast and crew

Written by
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Phoebe Gittins
Cast
Andy Serkis, Ian McKellen, Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan

More to watch

From the same filmmakers, stars, studios or franchises.

Release date: Feb 18.The Batman: Part IIIn theatersMovieMatt Reeves · Robert Pattinson, Jeffrey Wright490 nightsAnimal FarmReleasedMovie, 2026Andy Serkis · Seth Rogen, Gaten MatarazzoReleasedRelease date: Jul 3.Young WashingtonIn theatersMovie, 2026Jon Erwin · William Franklyn-Miller, Mary-Louise ParkerReleasedRelease date not announced.Practical Magic 2Streaming on HBO MaxMovie, 2026Susanne Bier · Sandra Bullock, Nicole KidmanExpectedRelease date: Nov 6.The Cat in the HatIn theatersMovie, 2026Alessandro Carloni · Bill Hader, Xochitl Gomez21 nightsRelease date: Mar 26.Godzilla x Kong: SupernovaIn theatersMovie, 2027Grant Sputore · Kaitlyn Dever, Dan Stevens161 nights
About this information

Sources and attribution

Supporting links and attribution for the dates, credits, schedules and watch options shown on this page.

  • Theatrical releaseDecember 17, 2027
    ReportedWikipedia
    “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum: infobox: released 2027-12-17 (United States)”
  • Streaming · HBO MaxNot announced
    ExpectedStudio output deals
    “Warner Bros. Pictures: Warner Bros. Pictures films stream first on HBO Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's own service.”
  • Cast and crew data

    Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Release dates retain the source wording. Season history records original premieres; availability receipts identify options that can be used now or later.

Past changes2 updates

  1. Announced

    Reported by Wikipedia

  2. Theatrical release date announced: December 17, 2027

    Reported by Wikipedia

How Release Night verifies and updates information