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Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum gets December 2027 release date
The Lord of the Rings : The Hunt for Gollum now has an official release date. The highly anticipated film in the franchise is slated to arrive in theatres on December 17, 2027. Adding to the excitement, Andy Serkis , who brought Gollum to life in The Two Towers in 2002, will both direct and reprise his iconic role. The news was made official in by studio bosses who confirmed its release during the Christmas holiday season. This strategic timing aligns with the successful premieres of all six previous films in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, each of which also debuted in December, collectively amassing a staggering $2.9 billion at the global box office. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: 'India won't give face-saving exit to Pak army chief Asim Munir' IPL 2025: BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan tensions India-Pakistan tensions: What's closed, emergency protocols & more While the prospect of a new Middle-earth adventure is thrilling for fans, the journey to its release has seen a slight adjustment. The Hunt for Gollum was initially announced in 2023, with Warner Bros. initially targeting a 2026 release. However, the studio has now revised the timeline, pushing the film's premiere to 2027. This delay is intended to provide the production team with ample time for thorough development and principal photography, ensuring a high-quality cinematic experience for audiences. Notably, Andy Serkis has prior directing experience, having helmed films such as Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Adding significant weight to the project is the involvement of Peter Jackson, the visionary director behind the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. Jackson will be collaborating closely with his longtime creative partners, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, on The Hunt for Gollum. The Hunt for Gollum marks a significant milestone for the franchise as it will be the first live-action Lord of the Rings film to grace the big screen since 2014's The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. While fans were treated to an animated film set in Middle-earth, The War of the Rohirrim, which was released earlier in 2024, the return to live-action storytelling in this beloved universe is a highly anticipated event.
AsiaOne
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum set for release in December 2027, Entertainment News
Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will be released on Dec 17, 2027. The spin-off movie of the hit franchise - which is based on the book series by J.R.R. Tolkien - will see Andy Serkis reprise his role as the titular monster, and on Thursday (May 8) developers New Line Cinema and Warner Bros announced the official release date. As well as starring, Serkis will take on the role of director, whilst Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens will serve once again as producers on the project. Jackson previously explained that it made sense to explore Gollum/Smeagol more than the likes of Aragorn (Viggo Mortenson) and Legolas (Orlando Bloom) with the upcoming film. He told Deadline: "The Gollum/Smeagol character has always fascinated me because Gollum reflects the worst of human nature, whilst his Smeagol side is, arguably, quite sympathetic. "I think he connects with readers and film audiences alike, because there's a little bit of both of them in all of us." "We really want to explore his backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we didn't have time to cover in the earlier films." While Jackson insisted it's "too soon" to make any guesses about which other characters could turn up, he did promise to stay true to The Hobbit and 'Lord of the Rings' author JRR Tolkien's vision. He added: "It's too soon to know who will cross his path, but suffice to say we will take our lead from Professor Tolkien." [[nid:683447]] Serkis has been a pioneer in motion capture and voice acting since taking on the role of Gollum, and Jackson insisted there was no doubt he'd be returning for this despite not playing the character for over a decade. He explained: "Andy was a joy to work with directing Second Unit on The Hobbit. "He has the energy and imagination and, most importantly, an inherent understanding of the world and of the story that is needed to step back into Middle Earth. "We have collaborated on eight films together and each time it has been a fantastic experience. There's no one on this Earth better equipped to tackle Gollum's story than Andy."
Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum - Everything We Know So Far
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors So rich and layered was the mythology that J.R.R. Tolkien created that even though the stories of both "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" have already been adapted to the big screen, there's still more to tell. First on deck is "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum". Here's everything we know about the next film in Tolkien's saga. When Does 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' Release? "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" hits theaters December 17, 2027. Who Is Making 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum?' Andy Serkis - who originated the live-action role of Gollum in Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy - will star in and direct "Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum". Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who wrote Jackson's trilogy, are working on the script for the film along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou. Peter Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens are producing. Who Is In 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum'? So far, the only cast confirmed for "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" is Andy Serkis, who will do double duty both starring as Gollum and directing. The character of Gandalf is expected to appear, and Sir Ian McKellen has said he is open to returning to the role, but his involvement is not yet confirmed. Read More: Orlando Bloom Says He'd Return for More 'Lord of the Rings' Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers". Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers". Warner Bros. What Is 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' About? A lot of what happens in the source material was left out of Peter Jackson's film trilogy, and in this case, one thing that is briefly mentioned in the films but never expanded upon is the hunt for Gollum. In the books, after Gandalf discovers that Bilbo's ring is the One Ring, he employs the help of Aragorn and the Wood Elves in the search for Gollum. Reference is made to this search in the films, but what is not mentioned is that Aragorn actually succeeds in capturing Gollum and together he and Gandalf interrogate him. Based purely on the working title of the film, this is the story it will tell. When Does 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' Take Place? Assuming the film will stick to the source material, "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" should take place during the events of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring". Specifically, "The Hunt for Gollum" should unfold between the birthday party of Bilbo Baggins (Ian Holm), and Gandalf's return to the Shire after discovering the nature of Bilbo's magical ring. Is There A Trailer for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum'? No, there is no trailer for "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" yet. More Movies: 'Naked Gun' Reboot Shares First Look at Pamela Anderson's Femme Fatale Mark Hamill to Lead New Dystopian Stephen King Survival Thriller
