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Muscat Daily
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
WB confirms 2027 release for ‘The Hunt for Gollum'
Warner Bros has officially announced the release date for its upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' spinoff film, 'The Hunt for Gollum'. The much-anticipated prequel is scheduled to hit cinemas on December 17, 2027. Set before the events of Peter Jackson's acclaimed 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, the film is based on the appendices written by J.R.R. Tolkien and follows Aragorn's secret mission, commissioned by Gandalf the Grey, to track and capture Gollum, who is in possession of the One Ring. Andy Serkis is confirmed to reprise his iconic role as Gollum and is also rumoured to direct the project. While Ian McKellen is speculated to return as Gandalf, there has been no official confirmation regarding Viggo Mortensen's involvement as Aragorn. The announcement comes amid a mixed legacy of 'Lord of the Rings' spinoffs. Peter Jackson's 'Hobbit trilogy', though initially promising, was criticised for being unnecessarily stretched. More recently, Amazon's 'The Rings of Power' series drew a lukewarm response, with early intrigue giving way to audience disappointment. With the franchise's track record in recent years, fans are approaching 'The Hunt for Gollum' with cautious optimism. Whether this latest foray into Middle-earth will recapture the magic of the original films remains to be seen. One thing is certain: Tolkien enthusiasts will be watching closely as Middle-earth returns to the big screen in 2027.
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.
See - Sada Elbalad
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Warner Bros. Sets Release Dates for "Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum", New "Evil Dead" Movie
Yara Sameh Gollum will return to the big screen in Christmas 2027. Warner Bros. has announced that Andy Serkis' 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' will open in theaters December 17, 2027. The studio has also dated the next 'Evil Dead' movie, starring Souheila Yacoub, for July 24, 2026, and M. Night Shyamalan's 'Remain' for October 23, 2026. Jake Gyllenhaal, Phoebe Dynevor, and Ashley Walters star in Shyamalan's latest project. The release date for 'The Hunt for Gollum' is hardly a surprise given all six movies in Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' film trilogies opened in December ahead of the Christmas holiday. Each trilogy powered to $2.9 billion at the worldwide box office. Warner Bros. first announced 'The Hunt for Gollum' last summer and said it would be ready for theaters in 2026. The film has been delayed a year. Serkis is directing the tentpole and once again starring in the title role, which he's been playing via motion capture since 2002's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.' Serkis' directorial efforts include 'Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle' and 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage.' Original 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy filmmaker Peter Jackson and his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are producing the new movie. Warner Bros. stressed when announcing 'Gollum' that the trio 'will be involved every step of the way.' Boyens told Empire magazine that 'The Hunt for Gollum' is 'quite an intense story' that 'falls after the birthday party of Bilbo and before the Mines of Moria. It's a specific chunk of incredible untold story, told through the perspective of this incredible creature.' Original 'Rings' cast members like Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Orlando Bloom (Legolas) and Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) have all expressed interest in returning for the new film should the story make sense for their characters to appear, although no additional casting has been confirmed. 'The Lord of the Rings' franchise was last in theaters in December 2024 with the release of the anime movie 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.' 'Gollum' will be the first live-action 'Rings' movie since 2014's 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Everything to know about ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum': Cast, release date, director
We wants it. We needs it. But we gotta waits for it. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (working title), the highly anticipated LOTR spin-off film from Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema, will hit theaters in December 2027. Yes, you read that right — moviegoers have to wait two-and-a-half years to see their favorite pale-skinned Middle-earth monster from J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world up on the big screen again. Read on for everything to know about the new movie, including information on the cast, release date, and director. More from GoldDerby 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' scares up a trailer, Cannes adds last-minute films; the Who plots 'farewell' tour, and more of today's top stories With a new pontiff announced, here's what to know about Martin Scorsese's upcoming documentary on Pope Francis 'I've never been on a show that got this kind of recognition': Katherine LaNasa on 'The Pitt's' success and Dana's 'existential crisis' As of this writing, only Andy Serkis has been announced as starring in the new film. And yes, he's reprising his role as Gollum, a creature who was obsessed with the One Ring (which he called "my precious"). The English actor rose to fame in the early aughts for his motion-caption work on the original Lord of the Rings movies. He won the Best Digital Acting Performance category at the Critics Choice Awards for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and shared in that organization's Best Acting Ensemble prize for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. But what about Gollum's frenemy, Gandalf? In June 2024, Ian McKellen stated he was open to playing his popular wizard again in future projects, and in October 2024, screenwriter-producer Philippa Boyens teased that The Hunt for Gollum film might include Gandalf in some form. Stay tuned. Mark your calendars for Dec. 17, 2027, as that's the official theatrical release date for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Warners made the announcement in May 2025, more than two-and-a-half years out from the big day. All of the prior LOTR and The Hobbit live-action films directed by Peter Jackson opened around the same time: The Fellowship of the Ring on Dec. 19, 2001; The Two Towers on Dec. 18, 2002; The Return of the King on Dec. 17, 2003; An Unexpected Journey on Dec. 14, 2012; The Desolation of Smaug on Dec. 13, 2013; and The Battle of the Five Armies on Dec. 17, 2014. Clearly, Middle-earth comes alive in Serkis is doing double-duty on the movie, as both the star and the director. It'll be the fifth feature film he's directed after Breathe (2017), Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), and Animal Farm (2025). The producers of The Hunt for Gollum will include Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens — who all worked on the original LOTR and The Hobbit trilogies — plus Zane Weiner. The screenwriters will be Walsh, Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou. Serkis has announced that filming will take place sometime in 2026. "We are right at the beginning of the writing process," he said in February 2025. "We will be prepping later this year. Prep takes a good chunk of time, six or seven months, and then we will be shooting next year. So, it backs into that December 2027 release date." It's been reported that Wellington, New Zealand, will serve as the production hub for the two upcoming Lord of the Rings films. When Middle-earth Enterprises was acquired by Embracer Group in 2022, a new deal was struck with New Line Cinema to make two new Lord of the Rings movies. The first is The Hunt for Gollum, and the second has not yet been made public. "We've begun to work, conceptually, on two different live-action films, the first being The Hunt For Gollum, the second one still to be confirmed," Boyens revealed in October 2024. If you haven't seen a Lord of the Rings movie in a while (or ever), you probably need a refresher on Gollum's backstory. Basically, he used to be a Stoor Hobbit named Smeagol, but when he found the One Ring by a riverbed and put it on, it extended his life and transformed into a monster. He became obsessed with the One Ring and stalked all of its future owners, until he eventually acquired it again at Mount Doom in Mordor and died while falling into a volcano. Throughout the original movies, Gollum is seen talking to himself in his unique style of speech, and often calls the ring "my precious." Don't be confused, this new film has nothing to do with the 2009 fan-made movie from British filmmaker Chris Bouchard. He created an unauthorized short film called The Hunt for Gollum for about $5,000, based on Tolkien's written works. It's currently free to watch on YouTube and has a whopping 14 million views. The plot: "Prompted by Gandalf, a ranger by the name of Strider sets out to search for the creature Gollum, who knows the location of the Ring." SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Orson Welles movies: All 13 films as a director ranked worst to best Gary Cooper movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best George Clooney movies: 17 greatest films ranked worst to best Click here to read the full article.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'The Hunt for Gollum' set for 2027 release, new 'Evil Dead' movie also announced
The much-awaited new film from The Lord of the Rings universe, titled ' The Hunt for Gollum ,' is set to release in cinemas on December 17, 2027, reported The Hollywood Reporter. Warner Bros. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now and New Line Cinema shared the update on Thursday. Directed by Andy Serkis, who also plays Gollum, the film will explore more of the mysterious character's journey. The film brings back the Oscar-winning team of Peter Jackson, , and Philippa Boyens as producers. Zane Weiner is also producing the film. Walsh and Boyens are writing the script along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou. Another big announcement from Warner Bros. and New Line is for fans of horror movies. A new Evil Dead film is coming to cinemas in North America on July 24, 2026, starring Souheila Yacoub. This comes after the success of Evil Dead Rise. The new film is produced by and Sam Raimi, the original creator of the series. Bruce Campbell, who played Ash in the earlier movies, is executive producing. Also announced was a new film from The Sixth Sense director . Titled Remain, the romantic thriller will release worldwide on October 23, 2026. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Phoebe Dynevor, and Ashley Walters. The story is based on an idea by Shyamalan and famous author . Sparks will also release a book called Remain on October 7, 2025, based on the same story. These new announcements add several big releases to the movie calendar over the next few years.
