In Celebration of New Line Cinema’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’s 25th Anniversary, Extended Editions of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Coming Back to Theatres from Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures on January 16-18 and 23-25
Published by on Dec 05, 2025 12:30 PM
In Celebration of New Line Cinema’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’s 25th Anniversary, Extended Editions of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Coming Back to Theatres from Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures on January 16-18 and 23-25
All Three Epic Movies Also Offered in DBOX Technology at Select Theatres Opening Weekend
New 25th Anniversary Logo and Trailer Revealed
Special The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Concession Vessels; Exclusive AMC Theatres Popcorn Collectible and Includes Magnets & “One Ring” Design Available at Regal and Select Independent Theatres
Tickets on Sale Now Here
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DENVER — December 5, 2025 — Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, and Warner Bros. Pictures are proud to unveil that extended editions of each film within Peter Jackson’s iconic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings Trilogy will be coming back to theatres January 16-18 and 23-25, 2026.
Where available, special DBOX presentations will be offered over the first weekend (January 16-18) for stunning audio and visuals to enhance the quintessential movies for the big screen in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. As part of the upcoming 25th anniversary celebration of The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures released a special trailer today.
View here.
Fathom Entertainment also shared details of the limited-edition concession vessels for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. At participating AMC Theatres, you can get a limited-edition Collectible Map Tin complete with a Quest Magnet Set, while Regal and select independent theatres offering The Lord of the Rings Trilogy “One Ring” design, the perfect keepsakes for Middle-earth adventurers. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy collectible items are only available at participating locations.* Check your local theatres for availability and potential purchase limits.
To download the new 25th anniversary The Lord of the Rings logo and other photo/media assets, please visit the special Fathom Entertainment media kit for The Lord of The Rings Trilogy.
“The trilogy of films in The Lord of the Rings are remarkable cinematic accomplishments and made an indelible impact on fans with their stunning visuals, unparalleled storytelling, and epic performances from the cast – essentially raising the bar for what is possible on the big screen,” said Ray Nutt, Chief Executive Officer at Fathom Entertainment. “As we celebrate the 25-year anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2026, Fathom is proud to join with Warner Bros. to present each of these incredible films, with the extended editions from Peter Jackson and in 4DX for the enjoyment of fans old and new.”
The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition
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In the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, a shy young hobbit named Frodo Baggins inherits a simple gold ring. He knows the ring has power, but not that he alone holds the secret to the survival—or enslavement—of the entire world. Now Frodo, accompanied by a wizard, an elf, a dwarf, two men and three loyal hobbit friends, must become the greatest hero the world has ever known to save the land and the people he loves.
Friday, January 16, 2026 (DBOX showings available)
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition
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In the second part of the Tolkien trilogy, The Two Towers, Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring—but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers—Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron’s fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 (DBOX showings available)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Extended Edition
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In the conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Return of the King, as armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world—and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome—one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied only by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 (DBOX showings available)
Sunday, January 25, 2026
About The Lord of The Rings Trilogy
Based on the revered The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books by J.R.R. Tolkien, New Line Cinema’s epic six-film series directed by Peter Jackson has been embraced by generations of fans, earning $6 billion at the global box office and 17 Academy Awards, becoming the most awarded series in cinematic history. Set in Middle-earth, the series begins as Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the legendary One Ring, and an adventure like no other continues from there. In 2021, the Library of Congress selected The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. Following the first film’s milestone 25th anniversary in 2026, a new film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, is planned for release from Warner Bros. Pictures on December 17, 2027.
Tickets for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy are available now at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, please visit Fathom Entertainment.
For artwork/photos, please visit the Fathom Entertainment press site.
*while supplies last at participating locations. Check your local theatre for purchase requirements.
About Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of content to movie theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom Entertainment has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements across various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic content, documentaries, concerts, and live events. Fathom consistently ranks among the top 10 theatrical distributors in North America and distributes content to cinemas worldwide. Fathom Entertainment is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit FathomEntertainment.com
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