new films coming after The Hunt for Gollum

The announcement of The Hunt for Gollum has reignited enthusiasm for Tolkien’s universe. Elijah Wood’s recent statements, which seem to suggest not only his return but also the arrival of further chapters, inevitably open new narrative possibilities for the world of The Lord of the Rings. But what could really take shape in the coming years? What other stories could see the light of day and expand this universe?

The Lord of the Rings returns to the cinema with new films? Here are the ones that could see the light soon

Let’s start by saying that there are many possibilities. Considering the inevitable recasting in Aragorn for age reasons, Warner Bros. could focus on a younger actor to remember the character’s formative years. A film could tell the story of his childhood in Rivendell, his relationship with his father Arathorn and his first, fateful meeting with Arwen. We remember that Aragorn served incognito in the ranks of Rohan and Gondor under the name of Thorongil, and a feature film about his battles against the Corsairs of Umbar would offer an epic, action-packed edge, showing how he became the leader we knew in The Return of the King.

Another film could tell the story of Beren and Lúthiencited by Aragorn ne The Fellowship of the Ring. This is perhaps the deepest love story in the Legendarium, and we could therefore tell the impossible mission to recover a Silmaril from Morgoth’s crown by aiming for a more lyrical and fairy-tale fantasy.

If, however, the objective was to create a visually unprecedented blockbuster, the natural choice would be about the end of Gondolin: a secret, wonderful and seemingly impregnable elven city. Its destruction at the hands of Morgoth’s armies — composed of massive numbers of Orcs, Dragons and Balrogs — would represent one of the most spectacular moments ever brought to the big screen. A film about this story could therefore be a guaranteed success in the eyes of fans of the saga.

New success for The Lord of the Rings

Finally, let us remember that the films of The Lord of the Rings they are surpassing the takings of some important titles of 2026 before even returning to the cinema. The trilogy directed by Peter Jackson, which debuted in theaters between 2001 and 2003, grossed a total of almost $3 billion worldwide and won 17 Oscars. They will return to cinemas in 2026 via Fathom Entertainment in honor of the 25th anniversary of the film saga.

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