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The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

The Lord of the Rings · Middle-earth Collection

2027
Action Adventure Fantasy Drama
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Overview

A standalone Middle-earth adventure that follows Gollum's travels after he loses the One Ring, and the effort — set in motion by Gandalf — to track the creature down, leading up to his fateful interception of the Fellowship in Moria. The story unfolds after Bilbo's birthday party and before the Mines of Moria.

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Overview

The first new live-action Lord of the Rings film in over a decade, directed by and starring Andy Serkis as Gollum. Produced by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, it is the first of a planned new series of Tolkien films from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros.

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Upcoming live-action Lord of the Rings film directed by and starring Andy Serkis as Gollum, produced by Peter Jackson's team. Releasing December 17, 2027.

Upcoming release — details to follow closer to launch.

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Announcement

Announced with Andy Serkis directing and starring in May 2024.

Pre-production

Began September 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand, with returning trilogy crew.

Principal photography

Taking place from July to October 2026.

Production

Announcement

Announced with Andy Serkis directing and starring in May 2024.

Pre-production

Began September 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand, with returning trilogy crew.

Principal photography

Taking place from July to October 2026.

Cast

Andy Serkis Gollum / Sméagol
Ian McKellen Gandalf
Elijah Wood Frodo Baggins
Jamie Dornan Aragorn / Strider
Kate Winslet Marigol
Anya Taylor-Joy Seren
Lee Pace Thranduil

Characters

Gollum / Sméagol Andy Serkis
Gandalf Ian McKellen
Frodo Baggins Elijah Wood
Aragorn / Strider Jamie Dornan
Marigol Kate Winslet
Seren Anya Taylor-Joy
Thranduil Lee Pace

Crew

Andy Serkis Director
Fran Walsh Writer
Philippa Boyens Writer
Phoebe Gittins Writer
Arty Papageorgiou Writer
James Friend Cinematographer
Peter Jackson Producer
Fran Walsh Producer
Philippa Boyens Producer
Zane Weiner Producer

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Trivia

  • Andy Serkis has played Gollum via motion capture since 2002's The Two Towers, and now directs and stars in this film.
  • Jamie Dornan takes on the role of Aragorn, previously played by Viggo Mortensen.
  • The film uses advanced motion-capture and digital de-aging alongside traditional techniques like miniatures and prosthetics.

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First of a new series of live-action Tolkien films, set between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring.

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For higher ratings, consider The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (9.5/10).

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