Gollum's Escape: Andy Serkis' Upcoming "The Lord of the Rings" Sequel Unveiled for 2027 Release
Anticipated "Lord of the Rings" sequel by Andy Serkis set to debut in the year 2027 - Anticipated cinema release of Andy Serkis' Lord of the Rings follow-up, set for 2027 screens.
Get ready, Tolkien fans! Your Middle-earth journey continues with "Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," set to grace the silver screen on December 17, 2027. Announced by Hollywood bigwig, Warner Bros., this eagerly anticipated sequel originally intended for a 2026 release moves to the latter end of next year. Intriguing, isn't it? Just like old times, the earlier Lord of the Rings films, masterminded by Peter Jackson, also graced theaters around the holidays.
The directorial reins pass from the capable hands of Jackson to the talented Andy Serkis, who's not only climbing into the director's chair but also channeling the enigmatic Gollum once more. Serkis, a 61-year-old powerhouse, made his directorial debut in 2018 with the romantic drama "Breathe" and later helmed "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle" and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage."
New Zealand director Peter Jackson, who masterminded the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, will now sidekick Serkis as a producer alongside his wife Fran Walsh. The Lord of the Rings saga by British author J.R.R. Tolkien gave birth to Jackson's critically acclaimed film trilogy, which consisted of "The Fellowship of the Ring" (2001), "The Two Towers" (2002), and "The Return of the King" (2003). These movies raked in numerous Oscars, with "The Return of the King" claiming a staggering eleven awards.
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- Andy Serkis, famed for portraying Gollum in Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, will helm "The Hunt for Gollum," a sequel produced by Warner Bros and set to release in 2027.
- Peter Jackson, who masterminded the original "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, will serve as producer for The Hunt for Gollum alongside his wife Fran Walsh.
- Originally announced for a 2026 release, the anticipated sequel "The Hunt for Gollum" has officially been rescheduled by Warner Bros to hit theaters on December 17, 2027.
- The enigmatic Gollum, often portrayed by Andy Serkis in the "The Lord of the Rings" films, will be the focus of "The Hunt for Gollum."
