The Lord of the Rings
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The Lord of the Rings
- Created by
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- First Film
- The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
- Latest Film
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
- First TV Show
- The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power
- Latest TV Show
- The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power
- First Episode Air Date
- September 1, 2022
Summary
The Lord of the Rings is a long-running fantasy franchise created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The core series consists of four primary books: The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, the Two Towers, and The Return of the King, all of which have been adapted into films. The Lord of the Rings core franchise centers around Frodo Baggins, a living being known as a hobbit, and a group of heroes from the various kingdoms such as the kingdom of man, the kingdom of dwarves, and the kingdom of elves. Together with the great wizard Gandalf, the group will embark on a perilous quest across Middle Earth to take The One Ring to Mount Doom to destroy it, before it can corrupt anyone and return to the hands of the evil entity known as Sauron, hellbent on conquering all of Middle Earth. The original novel/prequel films, The Hobbit, stars Frodo's uncle Bilbo Baggins as he embarks on a quest from the comfort of his home and seeks the treasure of a dragon known as Smaug. Bilbo stumbles upon The One Ring on his quest, and finds himself amidst a great war. The most recent media for the franchise is the currently airing The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, airing exclusively on Prime Video.
10 Grossest Facts About Orcs in The Lord of the Rings
Orcs are some of the most prominent enemies within the lore of Lord of the Ring, but they are also some of its most disgusting creations.
10 Facts About Elven Steel in The Lord of the Rings
Elven Steel and the weapons made from it are an important aspect of Tolkien's lore. Here are some facts about it from LOTR.
10 Terrifying Facts About The Lord of the Rings' Ringwraiths
The Lord of the Rings' Ringwraith's are incredibly powerful and utterly merciless. But there's even more to them than meets the eye.
10 Oldest Items in The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings franchise has introduced ancient items like the One Ring and Sting. But there are other, much older objects out in Middle-earth.
What Are the Elven Realms in The Lord of the Rings?
There are many elven realms in The Lord of the Rings. And their expanse and populations changed with the passing of each age of Middle-earth.
10 Most Powerful Teams The Power Rangers Could Defeat
There are a number of powerful teams like the TMNT or Voltron's Paladins who would struggle to defeat the Power Rangers and their Megazords
20 Highest-Grossing Movie Franchises Of All Time
From Star Wars to James Bond, the most successful movie franchises have raked in more profits than any other movie franchise to date.
Why Was The Lord of the Rings' Fourth Age So Important?
The Lord of the Rings has had many important ages in Middle-earth's history. But The Fourth Age is one of the most impactful of all.
The Lord of the Rings: What Happened to Treebeard & the Ents After the War?
Treebeard and the Ents are some of the oldest beings in Middle-earth. But their time after The Lord of the Rings has secrets of its own.
The Hobbit: Thorin's Fate In Erebor Saved Frodo
The fate of Thorin Oakenshield likely informed Gandalf on how best to protect Frodo Baggins when he undertook the quest to destroy the One Ring.
How Brego Changed Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings Films
Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy added Brego -- who was not present in J. R. R. Tolkien's novel -- to deepen Aragorn's character.
The Legacy of Easterlings and Southrons in The Lord of the Rings
The Easterlings' and the Southrons' treatment in the Lord of the Rings trilogy provides some sad commentary about the fantasy genre as a whole.
The Lord of the Rings Most Important Character Was Barely in the Series
Boromir may not have had much time in the movies, but his impact was a source of strength for the Fellowship of the Ring.
What is Mithril in The Lord of the Rings?
Mithril is one of the most treasured metals of Middle-earth. And its origins are as complex as its priceless value.
The Lack Of Quality Lord Of The Rings Titles Is Hurting The Brand
The Lord of the Rings franchise is in a transitional period, but its video games are not being given the focus or attention that they deserve.
Why The Lord of the Rings' Monsters Were So Scary
Despite being a trilogy of PG-13 fantasy films from two decades ago, Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings includes many terrifying monsters.
10 Fantasy Tropes The Lord of the Rings Started
The Lord of the Rings was a pioneer of the fantasy genre when J.R.R. Tolkien's world first appeared. It also introduced many iconic tropes.
Peter Jackson Transformed Technology Once Again - With The Beatles?!
Peter Jackson has pushed film tech to new heights with The Lord of the Rings. But it put him on a path to revolutionize The Beatles for a new age.
Eowyn’s Great Victory Wasn’t Against the Nazgul King
Eowyn may be best remembered for defeating the Nazgul King in Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, but her biggest victory was far more significant.
Lord of the Rings' Weapons and Armor Were Not Fiction
Wētā Workshop based Lord of the Rings' weapons and armor on those of cultures from real-world history, giving Peter Jackson's movies authenticity.