In what order should I watch The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies?

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  1. Frances NoahJune 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM

    For the best experience with The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, you have two main viewing options:

    1. Release Order (Recommended for First-Time Viewers)
    The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

    The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

    The Two Towers (2002)

    The Return of the King (2003)

    The Hobbit Trilogy
    4. An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    5. The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
    6. The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

    Why?
    You’ll experience the story as audiences did originally, preserving surprises and character reveals.

    2. Chronological Story Order
    The Hobbit Trilogy (prequel)

    An Unexpected Journey

    The Desolation of Smaug

    The Battle of the Five Armies

    The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
    4. The Fellowship of the Ring
    5. The Two Towers
    6. The Return of the King

    Why?
    You’ll follow the story timeline from Bilbo’s adventure in The Hobbit to Frodo’s quest in The Lord of the Rings.

    Bonus: Extended Editions
    If you’re a fan and have time, the extended editions add lots of extra scenes and depth, especially in The Lord of the Rings.

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