Sparked by Frodo Baggins leaving the Shire to embark on an epic journey, the beloved The Lord of the Rings trilogy has been inspiring audiences around the world for decades.

Considered to be among the most influential stories of the fantasy genre, The Lord of the Rings is revered by fans as one of the greatest series ever created. Set in the fictional world of Middle-earth, the trilogy follows the hobbit Frodo as he inherits the One Ring from his uncle, Bilbo Baggins. In the films, Frodo, alongside the Fellowship, sets out on a perilous quest to destroy the One Ring, a powerful object forged by the Dark Lord Sauron, to prevent its corruption from spreading and protect Middle-earth from Sauron’s rule.

As a critically acclaimed, Oscar-winning franchise, The Lord of the Rings films set a new precedent for epic fantasy storytelling on the silver screen. Audiences are transported into Middle-earth through breathtaking imagery, from the rolling hills of the Shire to the grandeur of Gondor. The trilogy’s themes speak directly to us: doing what is right, even when it is not easy, is a courageous act. Frodo exemplifies the hero within us all as he, with the support and sacrifices of his friends, rises to triumph over the Dark Lord Sauron and save his world.

This timeless adaptation ignited an appetite for immersive worlds and characters, inspiring countless other high fantasy films and TV series – and set a high bar for the scope and standard of translating epic stories to screen. With characters, locations, and creatures brought to life thanks to cutting-edge motion capture and filming techniques, the films captured the imagination of fans everywhere and left a lasting legacy in the film industry.