Summary:
- Peter Jackson is set to direct a new Lord of the Rings film series, with the first installment, Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, helmed by Andy Serkis.
- Warner Bros. Discovery executives express their excitement for the collaboration and emphasize their commitment to upholding Tolkien’s legacy.
Warner Bros begins production on the new Lord of the Rings series Warner Bros has begun to produce a new series of Lord of the Rings films, with the first set to be released in 2026. The first in the series, with a working title of Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, is set to be directed by Andy Serkis, who will also star. Jackson is set to be executive producer,
joined by long-time collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens; Boyens and Walsh have collaborated on the script. A joint statement from Jackson, Boyens, and Walsh said: “We’re all very excited to finally get back to Middle-earth on this epic adventure, and Andy is over the moon to get back into his most famous pair of pajamas.”
Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis Join Forces Once Again in Middle-earth
“For over two-decades, moviegoers have embraced the Lord of the Rings film trilogy because of the undeniable devotion Peter, Fran and Philippa have shown towards protecting the legacy of Tolkien’s works, and to ensure audiences could experience the incredible world he created in a way that honors his literary vision,” Warner Bros. Discovery bosses Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca also said.
“We are honored they have agreed to be our partners on these two new films. With Andy coming aboard to direct Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, we continue an important commitment to excellence that is a true hallmark of how we all want to venture ahead and further contribute to the Lord of the Rings cinematic history.”
This is a commitment to the continuation of the franchise that was clearly highlighted with the naming of Andy Serkis to direct Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The original trilogy, the films The Fellowship of the Ring,
The Two Towers and The Return of the King mesmerized audiences globally and The War of the Rohirrim– the forthcoming, animated prequel is the next film that will keep these boundaries continually growing.
In 2026, we go on a journey: Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, while this summer will see the release of extended and remastered versions of the original trilogy in theaters.
