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La Terre du Milieu (Tolkien): what order should you watch the films in?

The 6 films of the La Terre du Milieu (Tolkien) universe, in the recommended order. Tap a poster for the full page: rating, where to watch, trailer.

The Hobbit (the story starts here)

  1. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
    ★ 7.4
    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012
  2. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
    ★ 7.6
    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug2013
  3. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
    ★ 7.3
    The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies2014

The Lord of the Rings

  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
    ★ 8.4
    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001
  2. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
    ★ 8.4
    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002
  3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    ★ 8.5
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003

This order is our editorial recommendation. Films missing from the catalog will appear as soon as they are added.