Warner Bros. rearranges the premiere date for the "Lord of the Rings: The Pursuit of Gollum" spin-off.
Get ready, folks! "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" is on its way, and it's going to be epic! The release date, you ask? Christmas 2027... mark your calendars! Initially, the film was planned for 2026, but they've decided to take their sweet time to make it even better.
The mastermind behind the original "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, Peter Jackson, is back in the game as an executive producer for this film. Excited yet?
Rumors about this project surfaced back in 2024 when the whole shebang of new Middle-earth films was announced. We're still not entirely sure about the storyline, but it's said to focus on the talks between Frodo and Gandalf, reminiscing about their initial encounters with Gollum.
Andy Serkis, who brought Gollum to life as we know him, is stepping up as director for this one. He'll also be in front of the cameras, reprising his iconic role.
So, what's the lowdown on production? Serkis is at the helm, and Peter Jackson lends his expertise as producer, ensuring a smooth continuation with the established universe. The script is currently in the works, with Philippa Boyens, who collaborated on Jackson's movies, on board. Film preparation is set to begin later this year, followed by a six-to-seven-month process. The shoot is happening in 2026.
The film will take place during the timeline of "The Fellowship of the Ring" and will delve into Gollum's role and Gandalf's quest for him. Warner Bros. is treating this as the first in a new series of live-action Middle-earth films. You'll have to hit the theaters to watch it, folks. No streaming for this one!
In this upcoming movie, "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" scheduled for release in 2026 (initially planned for Christmas 2027), Andy Serkis, the actor who brilliantly portrayed Gollum, will helm as director and reprise his iconic role. Peter Jackson, the creator of the original "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, returns as an executive producer. The script is being written by Philippa Boyens, who collaborated with Jackson on his movies, and production starts later this year, followed by a six-to-seven-month process in 2026.
