Lord of the Rings Extended Editions Rerelease in 2026

The Lord of the Rings trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, is set to return to theaters in extended editions starting January 16, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the first film, The Fellowship of the Ring. Organized by Fathom Entertainment, the screenings will feature The Fellowship of the Ring on January 16, The Two Towers on January 17, and The Return of the King on January 18, with additional dates and showtimes added through January 25 at participating theaters nationwide, including Cinemark, AMC, and Regal locations in states like Utah.

The rerelease has generated significant early interest, with domestic presales reaching $5 million and approximately 407,000 tickets sold just two days before the initial screenings. This outperforms the 2024 rerelease of the trilogy, which had sold 246,000 tickets at a similar point and ultimately grossed $8.2 million over its opening weekend. Fathom Entertainment expanded the number of theaters and showtimes to accommodate demand, and if current trends continue, the 2026 event could earn up to $13.6 million. Notably, these presales already surpass the domestic totals of most wide releases in 2026 so far, excluding only two films: the...