Warner returns with 'The Lord of the Rings' in 2026

Andy Serkis will be the director of “The Hunt for Gollum,” and in the meantime, they are in the preliminary stages of writing the script.

This reunion with one of the most charismatic characters in the JRR Tolkien franchise will be directed by Andy Serkis, who will also play the role of the character themselves. In the communication that Warner sent to its shareholders regarding the results of the first quarter of the year, the company revealed that it will be a part of the film “The Hunt for Gollum.” Peter Jackson, who directed the original trilogy as well as the films that adapted “The Hobbit,” will be in charge of the production of the film.

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has given his word that Jackson “will be involved every step of the way” in order to guarantee that there will not be another scenario similar to the one that occurred with Guillermo del Toro contributing to the production of The Hobbit. Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who are Peter Jackson’s regular performing partners, will be present at the event.

In point of fact, Walsh and Boyens will be the ones responsible for developing the script, with assistance from Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou (who also wrote “Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” so Warners must be pleased with how that particular project is progressing). Warner has stated that they are still in a very early stage of the work, and Zaslav has stated that “they will be exploring stories that have not yet been told.” Therefore, it is reasonable to believe that we are looking at something that is comparable to a prequel that will delve into the character’s histories.

Just a few months ago, Warner made the announcement that they were going to develop a series of films based on Tolkien’s books through the New Line Cinema label, which is owned by Warner and was the producer of the original trilogy at the time. Embracer, who has been the owner of the rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit since August 2022, has granted a license for the rights to be used.

Warner Bros. has made the official announcement that a new film in the Lord of the Rings film series will be released in the near future. The film, which will be released in 2026 and will be titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, will be a return to the cherished fantasy world that J.R.R. Tolkien created.

Andy Serkis is the director of the film, and Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens are the producers. The film is currently in the preliminary stages of development. Additionally, Serkis, who is well-known for his performance as Gollum/Smeagol himself, will play the lead role in the film.

The purpose of the project is to investigate novel narratives that have not been told before within the Lord of the Rings universe. The film is currently in the process of being written by Walsh, Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou, and it is anticipated that it will provide fans with a new perspective on characters and themes that are already familiar to them.

Following the success of previous adaptations, such as the prequel series The Rings of Power, which is available on Amazon Prime Video, Warner Bros. has made this announcement as part of their ongoing efforts to expand the cinematic universe of Middle-earth. The commitment of the studio to honoring Tolkien’s literary vision will continue to be a focal point of the upcoming project.

During their conversation, Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens expressed their excitement about working with Serkis once more, highlighting the actor’s significant contribution to the process of bringing Gollum to life across the screen. Similarly, Serkis expressed his enthusiasm for the possibility of returning to the Middle-earth world alongside the filmmaking team. He expressed his excitement about the opportunity.

“Yes, Precious, I think so. Once again, the time has come for me to embark on an adventure into the unknown with my dear friends, Peter, Fran, and Philippa, who are the extraordinary and unparalleled guardians of Middle Earth. According to Serkis, “it’s just all too delicious.” Mike and Pam, as well as the Warner Bros. team, as well as WETA and our filmmaking family in New Zealand, are all involved in the quest.

Warner returns with ‘The Lord of the Rings’ in 2026

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