The Lord of the Rings Trilogy to Return to Theaters in January 2026
Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced that the extended editions of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy will return to theaters from January 16-18 and 23-25, 2026.
Where available, special DBOX presentations will be offered over the first weekend (January 16-18) to deliver stunning audio and visuals, enhancing the quintessential big-screen experience of 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, which you can watch by scrolling down.
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 are offering The Lord of the Rings trilogy “One Ring” design.
“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
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
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
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
