'Lord of the Rings' Trilogy Returns to Theaters with Extended Editions for a 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Fellowship of the Ring, which turned 25 last year, is set to celebrate its milestone birthday in style. In 2026, fans will have the chance to revisit the epic trilogy, including its two sequels, extended editions on the big screen. Fathom Events and Warner Bros. are teaming up to put The Lord of the Rings Trilogy back on the cinematic map for a limited time.
For two weekends next month, each installment – Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Return of the King – will receive DBOX showings on the first weekend, with the extended versions getting dedicated two-day slots. On January 16-23, fans can catch Fellowship at AMC theaters, where they'll also receive a limited-edition collectible Map Tin and a Quest Magnet Set. Regal attendees, meanwhile, will get exclusive merchandise to take home.
For those watching The Two Towers on January 17-24, it won't be the only showtime – and for good reason: The Lord of the Rings trilogy is getting extended editions with hours-long viewing sessions that fans have grown accustomed to over the years. Whether you grew up with these films or are new to Middle-earth, this will be a chance to revisit three of modern Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.
Of course, the 25th anniversary marks more than just nostalgia – it also hints at what Warner Bros. and Netflix might do next in the world of The Lord of the Rings. Gollum, anyone? For now, though, fans are invited to indulge in a cinematic celebration that promises to be an unforgettable return to Middle-earth.
Buy your tickets for this epic event now.
The Fellowship of the Ring, which turned 25 last year, is set to celebrate its milestone birthday in style. In 2026, fans will have the chance to revisit the epic trilogy, including its two sequels, extended editions on the big screen. Fathom Events and Warner Bros. are teaming up to put The Lord of the Rings Trilogy back on the cinematic map for a limited time.
For two weekends next month, each installment – Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Return of the King – will receive DBOX showings on the first weekend, with the extended versions getting dedicated two-day slots. On January 16-23, fans can catch Fellowship at AMC theaters, where they'll also receive a limited-edition collectible Map Tin and a Quest Magnet Set. Regal attendees, meanwhile, will get exclusive merchandise to take home.
For those watching The Two Towers on January 17-24, it won't be the only showtime – and for good reason: The Lord of the Rings trilogy is getting extended editions with hours-long viewing sessions that fans have grown accustomed to over the years. Whether you grew up with these films or are new to Middle-earth, this will be a chance to revisit three of modern Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.
Of course, the 25th anniversary marks more than just nostalgia – it also hints at what Warner Bros. and Netflix might do next in the world of The Lord of the Rings. Gollum, anyone? For now, though, fans are invited to indulge in a cinematic celebration that promises to be an unforgettable return to Middle-earth.
Buy your tickets for this epic event now.
25 years ago we fell in love with Frodo and the Fellowship, and now they're bringing back the extended editions on the big screen?!?! it's like a dream come true for all us Lord of the Rings fans out there! i'm totally getting those limited-edition collectibles too - who doesn't want a map tin and a quest magnet set?!?! this is going to be such an epic celebration, can't wait to see Gollum in action again!!! 
I remember watching these films as a kid and just being blown away by the world-building and characters. It's amazing how they've managed to keep Middle-earth alive all these years. I'm definitely buying tickets for each showtime, can't wait to see the extended versions on the big screen again! 
i still have my old VHS tape of Fellowship somewhere 
what's with the extended editions tho? like, how much extra content can you possibly fit in there?! 
i'm so down for another cinematic experience though - got my tickets already 
. The Lord of the Rings trilogy is just one example – I mean, 25 years is a pretty significant chunk of time for something to still be so popular. Is it nostalgia or do we genuinely appreciate these stories because they tap into some deeper part of ourselves? And what does that say about our relationship with entertainment in general? Are we seeking comfort and escapism, or are we really getting something more out of it? 
I've already got my tickets booked for Fellowship and can't wait to get that limited-edition collectible Map Tin 
What a way to celebrate, right?!