Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Alix Blackburn

Prime Video is losing one of the greatest movie trilogies ever this month — stream 'The Lord of the Rings' now

(From left) Dominic Monaghan as Merry, Elijah Wood as Frodo, Billy Boyd as Pippin, and Sean Astin as Sam in a scene from the film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).

As the end of October draws near, Prime Video subscribers face a bittersweet reality: the platform is bidding farewell to one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time — “The Lord of the Rings”. But it’s not just one trilogy that will be disappearing; the entire “Hobbit” series is also leaving the streaming service, making this a double blow for fans of Middle-earth.

Directed by Peter Jackson and based on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novels, this epic fantasy saga has resided in the hearts of fans for over two decades. So, whether you’re experiencing the movies for the first time or reliving the epic quest to destroy the One Ring, now is your chance to stream the franchise before it vanishes from the platform.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.