There are three film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novel, “The Lord of the Rings.” These films were directed by Peter Jackson and produced by New Line Cinema.
1. “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001)
2. “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002)
3. “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003)
These three films were highly successful both critically and commercially, collectively winning 17 Academy Awards, including Best Picture for “The Return of the King.” They are widely considered as masterpieces of cinematic storytelling and are beloved by fans of both the book and the movie adaptations.
However, the creators of the magical world on screen did not stop there, and since 2012, three films about the adventures of the Hobbits have been released:
4. “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012)
5. “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013)
6. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” (2014)
And after 8 years, a prequel to all the previous films was released:
7. TV Shows “The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” (2022-…)
If you are familiar with the books and understand Tolkien’s created world, you can watch the adaptations in the sequence of events that occur in them:
“The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power,” 2022.
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” 2012.
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” 2013.
“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” 2014.
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” 2001.
“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” 2002.
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” 2003.