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Sneak Peek the first 8 minutes from “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” animated fantasy feature, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, based on the novel “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien, starring Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto, Laurence Ubong Williams and Shaun Dooley, streaming March 1, 2025 on Max:

“…set 183 years before ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy, the new film follows ‘Helm Hammerhand’ (Cox), a king of ‘Rohan’ …

‘..and his family as they defend their kingdom…”

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New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation’s The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will make its global streaming debut on Friday, February 28 exclusively on Max. The film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m. Et.

Rated PG-13 for strong violence, the film opened in theaters on December 13, 2024. It grossed $20.5 million worldwide, with $9.2 million coming from North American theaters and $11.3 million from international markets.

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan.

A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg— a mighty fortress that...

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim is set to begin streaming on Max on Friday, February 28. The New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation film will premiere on HBO linear on Saturday, March1 at 8 pm Et.

Based on characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien, War of the Rohirrim is set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of Lord of the Rings films. Pic tells the saga of the legendary House of Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan. When a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord attacks seeking vengeance for the death of his father, Helm’s daughter Héra must summon the will to lead the resistance or face total destruction. Kenji Kamiyama directs (Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series).

Voice cast is led by Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise...

Right now, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is playing in theaters. This marks the first time in a decade that a new Lord of the Rings movie has graced the big screen, and for fans of Middle-earth, it's a fun way to visit their favorite fantasy world for the holidays.

Which is not to say that The War of the Rohirrim is a light movie. Helmed by Japanese director Kenji Kamiyama, The War of the Rohirrim tells the story of legendary king of Rohan Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox) and his daughter Héra (Gaia Wise), who have to withstand a brutal siege by the Dunlending lord Wulf (Luke Pasqualino) at the castle known as the Hornburg, otherwise known as Helm's Deep. Ever wonder how it got that name? If you've seen the movie, now you know!

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Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The House of Eorl", a short story found in Appendix A of his legendary novel, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim follows the King of Rohan's battle against an army of Dunlendings. The animated movie is told in traditional anime style and helmed by iconic director Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell) and borrows from several stories throughout Tolkien's legendarium as well as the Peter Jackson trilogy of movies. But while the movie centers on Rohan's King Helm Hammerhand, it also features the return of Miranda Otto's Éowyn.

She serves as the narrator to The War of the Rohirrim story, which highlights the parallels between her story in The Two Towers and the animated movie's new heroine, who is aptly named Héra (played by Gaia Wise). Éowyn is also a direct...

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim has debuted to $4.6 million at the box office, according to a recent report by Variety. However, it was revealed that the film’s performance in the box office was not Warner Bros.’ primary focus.

The anime film, which was produced on a $30 million budget, was developed and rushed into production primarily to safeguard New Line Cinema’s rights to adapt J. R. R. Tolkien’s works.

The studio has held these rights through a licensing agreement with Zaentz Co. since the late 1990s. Though the specific terms of the contract are not public, it is believed that Warner Bros. is required to maintain active development and production of Tolkien-related projects to retain the rights.

In early 2022, Zaentz Co., which controls a portfolio of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit rights, reportedly began exploring a sale of its Tolkien holdings.

This holiday season, a new chapter of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings franchise comes to theaters for an epic animated feature that tells the history of Helm’s Deep. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, directed by legendary anime filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama, tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. When a scorned warrior named Wulf vows revenge for his fallen father, he ignites a war for the ages. The War of the Rohirrim tells of how an unforgiving war transformed an ancient stronghold of the Hornsburg into Helm’s Deep.

To learn more about Hèra’s journey and how Helm’s Deep got its name, we sat down with the film’s director, Kenji Kamiyama, the architect of The Lord of the Rings cinematic universe, Phillipa Boyens, and voice actors Gaia Wise and Laurence Ubond Williams.

Spoilers are never late, nor are they early, but arrive precisely when they mean to. That time is now, as this article discusses major plot details from "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim."

Who knew that everything old would officially become new again in Middle-earth? Although the main appeal of "The War of the Rohirrim" has always been the idea of getting to know a whole new cast of characters to root for and against, we've known that a familiar face or two from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy would be coming along for the ride in this particular story. Embroiled in a struggle to prevent bloodshed among the people of the horse-centric country of Rohan, the princess Hèra (voiced by Gaia Wise) emerges as a hero unlike any we've seen in this franchise before. Luke Pascqualino's Wulf accomplishes much the same from the other side of the aisle,...

Sneak Peek the first 8 minutes from “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” animated fantasy feature, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, based on the novel “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien, starring Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto, Laurence Ubong Williams and Shaun Dooley, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:

“…set 183 years before ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy, the new film follows ‘Helm Hammerhand’ (Cox), a king of ‘Rohan’ …

‘..and his family as they defend their kingdom…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Paper-thin characters and a derivative plot make this Lord Of The Rings anime into a flashy legal exercise. Here’s our The War Of The Rohirrim review.

A film which exists to settle Warner Bros’ Lord Of The Rings development obligations, War Of The Rohirrim – an anime-inspired epic set 183 years before Peter Jackson’s trilogy –is a 134-minute accounting exercise. That isn’t necessarily a problem; in a year when 14 of the top 15 highest-grossing movies worldwide are sequels of one form or another, sometimes we just have to take the blockbusters we’re given.

Sometimes, however, the business case for a film so obviously outweighs its artistic merit it proves too distracting to ignore. As Blade Runner: Black Lotus director Kenji Kamiyama’s adaptation of another J R R Tolkien appendices settles in to reproduce its fourth or fifth plot point from The Two Towers, it’s hard not to...

With The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim set to hit theaters soon, Animehunch had the opportunity to interview Kenji Kamiyama, the legendary director behind the anime adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic world.

Kamiyama, known for his work on Eden of the East, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Napping Princess, shared insights into the challenges and unique aspects of directing this ambitious project.

Director Kenji Kamiyama speaking to Animehunch The Challenges of Portraying Large-Scale Battles:

When asked about the most significant difference between directing The War of the Rohirrim and his previous works, Kamiyama highlighted the challenges of portraying large-scale battle scenes featuring horses and soldiers.

While the director acknowledged that animation was a medium that was suitable for portraying fantasy stories, the sheer scale of battles in the movie, with an added sense of realism, was not something that animation was good at portraying.

Plot: Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. When a scorned warrior named Wulf vows revenge for his fallen father, he ignites a war for the ages. The War of the Rohirrim tells of how an unforgiving war transformed an ancient stronghold of the Hornsburg into Helm’s Deep.

Review: Few dark fantasy properties are as timeless, influential, and well-guarded as J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien’s world of swords, sorcery, hobbits, and giant eagles that could have flown Frodo to Mount Doom in no time is sacred to many. So, when I heard the legendary Japanese director Kenji Kamiyama, the visionary behind 2017’s Napping Princess and the architect of Eden of the East, would direct an untold chapter of Lotr history,...

Sneak Peek the first 8 minutes from “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” animated fantasy feature, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, based on the novel “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien, starring Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto, Laurence Ubong Williams and Shaun Dooley, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:

“…set 183 years before ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy, the new film follows ‘Helm Hammerhand’ (Cox), a king of ‘Rohan’ …

‘..and his family as they defend their kingdom…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Sneak Peek the first 8 minutes from “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” animated fantasy feature, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, based on the novel “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien, starring Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto, Laurence Ubong Williams and Shaun Dooley, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:

“…set 183 years before ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy, the new film follows ‘Helm Hammerhand’ (Cox), a king of ‘Rohan’ …

‘..and his family as they defend their kingdom…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Middle-Earth returned to the capital this evening for the world premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series), the talented voice cast is led by Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino as Wulf. Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy, reprises her role as Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, who serves as the tale’s narrator. The voice ensemble also includes Lorraine Ashbourne, Yazdan Qafouri, Benjamin Wainwright, Laurence Ubong Williams, Shaun Dooley, Michael Wildman, Jude Akuwudike, Bilal Hasna and Janine Duvitski.

The movie hits cinemas on December 13th. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.

The tales of Helm Hammerhand are true. Before you return to Middle-earth, Warner Bros. Pictures has brought online an extended preview of New Line Cinema’s The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

The New Line Cinema anime feature returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in The Lord of the Rings trilogy based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Rated PG-13 for strong violence, the film will open in theaters on December 13.

Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series), the voice cast is led by Brian Cox (Succession) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (A Walk in the Woods) as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino (Snowpiercer) as Wulf.

Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in The Lord of the Rings trilogy,...

Sneak Peek the first 8 minutes from “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” animated fantasy feature, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, based on the novel “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien, starring Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto, Laurence Ubong Williams and Shaun Dooley, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:

“…set 183 years before ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy, the new film follows ‘Helm Hammerhand’ (Cox), a king of ‘Rohan’ …

‘..and his family as they defend their kingdom…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Yesterday, Sony Pictures was mocked by many for releasing the opening 8 minutes of Kraven the Hunter. It was deemed a "desperate" move to increase interest in the studio's latest Marvel movie which shares a release date - December 13 - with The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

Warner Bros. Discovery has today responded by releasing the first 8 minutes of its animated prequel (via SFFGazette.com), offering fans a better idea of what to expect from this adventure.

In The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an original anime feature being released in theaters by New Line Cinema, we'll return to Middle-earth, the iconic world previously brought to life in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The impressive voice cast is led by Brian Cox (Succession) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (A Walk in the Woods...

"Rohan still needs you!" Warner Bros has debuted an extensive new 8-minute promo clip for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim - arriving in theaters nationwide in a few weeks. Ready to watch? This is labeled as the "first 8 minutes" but it's not from the opening - all of this footage is from the mid-point of the movie when they're already sheltered within Helms Deep (aka Hornburg). This Lotr anime is produced by Peter Jackson and made in Japan by anime filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama - watch the first official trailer here. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg. The main voice cast includes Brian Cox as Helm, Gaia Wise as Hèra,...

The holiday season is a magical time for moviegoers as studios rush to bring their most prominent titles to cinemas, vying for those after-meal entertainment dollars. This year, there’s some stiff competition as films like Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Kraven the Hunter, and Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu enter the battle. Still, one film is ready to present fans with a new story for a time-honored franchise, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Today, tickets are available on Fandango for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, premiering in theaters on Friday, December 13.

According to Fandango’s 2024 Most Anticipated Movies Survey, The War of the Rohirrim was voted the #5 Most Anticipated Holiday Movie and the #2 Most Anticipated Movie of December. Legendary anime director Kenji Kamiyama directs The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an animated dark fantasy epic set in the...

Sneak Peek more footage from “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” animated fantasy feature, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, based on the novel “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien, starring Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto, Laurence Ubong Williams and Shaun Dooley, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:

“…set 183 years before ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy, the new film follows ‘Helm Hammerhand’ (Cox), a king of ‘Rohan’ …

‘..and his family as they defend their kingdom…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Warner Bros. Animation has released the first official clip from next month's The Lord of the Rings prequel film, The War of the Rohirrim, and it teases what looks like it might be the one of the movie's climactic battles.

In the clip, we see the king's daughter, Hera, challenge the villainous Wulf to single combat. Despite being urged to take caution, Wulf accepts, and Hera charges to meet her foe.

We also have a first look at the film's tie-in popcorn bucket, which takes the form of a war-hammer. Let's hope audiences don't get too excited while watching the movie and start re-enacting scenes in the theater.

Check out the clip below, along with the popcorn holder and a recently-released teaser.

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Warner Bros. unveiled a new featurette on the upcoming The Lord Of the Rings: The War Of Rohirrim anime on Nov 26, 2024.

The behind-the-scenes featurette features director Kenji Kamiyama, producers Philippa Boyens, Jason DeMarco, and Joseph Chou, along with cast members Gaia Wise (voice of Héra) and Laurence Ubong Williams (voice of Fréaláf), where they talk about the transformation of Tolkien’s Middle-earth epic into an anime.

Checkout the video below:

The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim is slated to release in U.S. on Dec 13, 2024, and internationally on Dec 11, 2024.

Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Eden Of The East, will direct the film, with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, Sam Register, Carolyn Blackwood and Toby Emmerich serving as executive producers.

It is produced by produced by Oscar winner Philippa Boyens, known for her work on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies,...

"This approach also allowed new stories to emerge." Warner Bros has revealed a new story featurette for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, exploring the making of this exciting new movie. This Lotr anime is produced by Peter Jackson and made in Japan by anime filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama - watch the first official trailer here. "See Brian Cox embody 'larger-than-myth' Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan, in this behind-the-scenes video." The promo features a look at the voice actors discussing the story and how it evolved over the course of making this Lotr anime. The full voice cast includes Brian Cox as Helm, Gaia Wise as Hèra, Luke Pasqualino as Wulf, Laurence Ubong Williams as Fréaláf, Shaun Dooley as Freca, Miranda Otto (returning) to narrate as Éowyn. This story focuses on the Helm's Deep story and how it happened - introduce more characters that haven't been in any of the other movies.

WaterTower Music, Warner Bros.’ in-house music label, has unveiled the official theme song for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

The track, titled “The Rider,” is performed by English breakout artist Paris Paloma. The song was written and produced by Phoebe Gittins and David Long.

The music video for The Rider and its album cover art can be viewed below:

Producer Philippa Boyens praised the new addition to the franchise’s music legacy, stating, “Paris Paloma’s incredible performance of The Rider follows in the great tradition of powerful, heartfelt songs within The Lord of the Rings cinema universe. Her voice perfectly imbues the emotion, courage, and indefinable magic that is Middle-earth.”

A lifelong fan of Tolkien’s works, Paloma also expressed her excitement about being part of the franchise.

“I became completely immersed in Middle-earth, both in the books and the movies, and I have...

“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” is the new animated fantasy feature, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, based on the novel “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien, starring Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto, Laurence Ubong Williams and Shaun Dooley, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:

“…set 183 years before ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy, the new film follows ‘Helm Hammerhand’ (Cox), a king of ‘Rohan’ …

‘..and his family as they defend their kingdom…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of Rohirrim unveiled a new tapestry artwork and a behind-the-scene video of its creation at this year’s New York Comic Con on Oct 18, 2025.

Tapestry artwork

The BTS video begins with rough pencil sketches of the film’s main characters and mythical settings. As the video progresses, fans can see how digital technology was used to add details and refine the sketches.

The final phase of the process involved animating the drawings, bringing movement and depth to the visual designs. The video culminated with the unveiling of the finished tapestry.

Checkout the video below:

The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim is slated to release in U.S. on Dec 13, 2024, and internationally on Dec 11, 2024.

Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Eden Of The East, will direct the film, with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, Sam Register,...

‘The War of the Rohirrim” is a new animated fantasy feature, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, based on the novel “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien, starring Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto, Laurence Ubong Williams and Shaun Dooley, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:

“…set 183 years before ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy, the new film follows ‘Helm Hammerhand’ (Cox), a king of ‘Rohan’ …

‘..and his family as they defend their kingdom…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

With the 2024 New York Comic-Con (Nycc) happening this weekend, Warner Bros has launched their first official marketing campaign for the upcoming animated movie The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, set to arrive theaters this December. This Lotr anime is produced by Peter Jackson and made in Japan by anime filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama - watch the first official trailer here. "Inspired by the concept art for Lotr: The War of the Rohirrim, see the story of Rohan and the history of Helm's Deep unfold in this behind-the-scenes look." The video shows two designers (currently unidentified in the video or elsewhere) planning, arranging, and finalizing a new "tapestry" to promote the movie. The tapestry is actually a very wide "scroll" of imagery - available for download on the film's Nycc page. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father,...

New Line Cinema is marching into New York City Comic-Con with a special presentation for the upcoming original anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. The panel places Lotr fans at the heart of the world, which J. R. R. Tolkien created, giving them a front-row seat for an animated event film arranged by the award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series). Today’s BTS video for The War of the Rohirrim brings us behind the magic of Kamiyama’s film, highlighting the painstaking process of creating a high-concept fantasy adventure from scribbles and scratches.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim BTS video begins with rough pencil sketches of characters and mythical locales before showcasing charcoal drawings and the storyboarding process. After completing the look of the world and its characters,...

‘The War of the Rohirrim” is a new animated fantasy feature, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, based on the novel “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien, starring Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto, Laurence Ubong Williams and Shaun Dooley, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:

“…set 183 years before ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy, the new film follows ‘Helm Hammerhand’ (Cox), a king of ‘Rohan’ …

‘..and his family as they defend their kingdom…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

The first official poster for Warner Bros.' animated The Lord of the Rings prequel film, The War of the Rohirrim, has been released.

The artwork features the king's daughter, Hera, standing ready to defend her home from ruthless invaders, with her father, King Helm Hammerhand, and the villainous Wulf in the background.

The Middle Earth adventure, which is set almost 200 years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic trilogy, follows the mighty first King of Rohan as he mounts a defence of the fortress of Hornburg (which came to be known as Helm's Deep) from a relentless siege.

“This is the story of the most powerful king in Rohan's history, someone who defeated his enemies with his bare fists,” director Kenji Kamiyama said in a recent interview. “Why did his lineage have to end with him? I think there is a lesson in hubris there and also for...

Warner Bros. unveiled the official poster for the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim anime film on Sep 22, 2024.

The poster features Helm Hammerhand – the King of Rohan, Héra, and Wulf – the Dunlending lord.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim is slated to release in U.S. on Dec 13, 2024, and internationally on Dec 11, 2024.

It was previously revealed that the anime film will have a presence at New York Comic Con (Nycc), which is set to take place from Oct 17-20, 2024.

Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Eden Of The East, will direct the film, with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, Sam Register, Carolyn Blackwood and Toby Emmerich serving as executive producers.

It is produced by produced by Oscar winner Philippa Boyens, known for her work on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, alongside Jason DeMarco and Joseph Chou.

I am profoundly excited about The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, but wondering whether it will give enough importance to one of the key characters of the Tolkien story. The upcoming War of the Rohirrim movie will adapt a story from "Appendix A" of Tolkien's masterwork, The Lord of the Rings. High fantasy trailblazer J.R.R. Tolkien spun many yarns in the novel's appendices - Tolkien used them to create a rich mythology for Middle-earth, creating his distinctive mythopoeic writing style. There is one significant Rohirrim king from Tolkien's mythology that I couldn't identify in the trailer.

"The House of Eorl" in "Appendix A" lays out the key players in The War of the Rohirrim's story, some of which appear in the trailer, and some of which may not. I love the trailer, it solidifies what Warner Bros. had been suggesting all along - Hra will take center stage and,...

The Lord of the Rings franchise is expanding with new TV shows and movies set in Middle-earth. The Rings of Power season 2 and The War of the Rohirrim are among the upcoming projects. The Hunt for Gollum will be directed by Andy Serkis and is part of a new wave of cinematic Middle-earth content.

The future of The Lord of the Rings looks bright, with several upcoming TV shows and movies set in Middle-earth currently in production. Since the original The Lord of the Rings trilogy began in 2001, the franchise's movie & TV portfolio has expanded via prequels and spinoffs. The enduring legacy of Peter Jackson's movies means rights holders are eager to produce more content derived from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books, and audiences are just as eager to consume it.

As of 2024, the only official Middle-earth movies and TV shows have been the animated Lord of the Rings...

‘The War of the Rohirrim” is a new animated fantasy feature, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, based on the novel “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien, starring Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto, Laurence Ubong Williams and Shaun Dooley, releasing December 13, 2024 in theaters:

“…set 183 years before ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy, the new film follows ‘Helm Hammerhand’ (Cox), a king of ‘Rohan’ and his family as they defend their kingdom…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

New Line Cinema has revealed the official trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an anime feature that returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in The Lord of the Rings trilogy based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The studio has also announced that The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will be presented at the New York Comic Con in October. Warner Bros. Pictures will release the film in domestic theaters on December 13, 2024, and internationally beginning December 11.

Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series), the talented voice cast is led by Brian Cox (Succession) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (A Walk in the Woods) as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino (Snowpiercer) as Wulf.

Miranda Otto,...

Warner Bros. has debuted the trailer for the upcoming animated film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, the story tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for his father’s death, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg. This mighty fortress will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their destruction.

Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series), the...

Warner Bros. unveiled the trailer for the first-ever anime film adaptation of the Lord Of The Ring franchise, titled The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim, on Aug 22, 2024.

The trailer gives fans their first glimpse into the epic battle between the kingdom of Rohan, led by Héra, and the army of Dunlendings, led by Wulf.

In addition to the trailer, it has been confirmed that the anime will have a presence at New York Comic Con (Nycc), which is set to take place from Oct 17-20, 2024.

“We are also excited to share that The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will be at New York Comic Con,” the announcement read. Further details regarding this are yet to be revealed.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim is slated to release in U.S. on Dec 13, 2024, and internationally on Dec 11, 2024,

Kenji Kamiyama, known for...

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim is heading to cinemas this Christmas – and here’s the first trailer for the film.

We’ve known for several years now that an animated feature film set within The Lord Of The Rings was on the way. There’s lots to get excited about with this project too: an anime filmmaker, the award-winning director Kenji Kamiyama (who directed the excellent Blade Runner: Black Lotus) being given a Hollywood franchise and working with a Hollywood studio, something we don’t see as often as we should.

There’s Brian Cox voicing a legendary King of Rohan. Also, the film is an official extension of Peter Jackson’s revered Lord Of The Rings films. Oh, and the setting is Helm’s Deep, one of the story’s most iconic settings, a highly-defensible fort which means lots of action and daring exploits.

Warner Bros. Pictures has dropped the new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim and it looks like an epic animated adaptation. The events of the film are set 183 years before the original film trilogy and it explores the story of the King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand, and his daughter Héra. Fans are excited about the film after the trailer managed to impress them.

A still from The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim | Credits: Warner Bros.

From the war visuals that remind fans of the original trilogy to the fierce female protagonist, there were a lot of things to love about the new series. Peter Jackson is involved in the series as an executive producer, while one actor from the original trilogy is confirmed to return—Miranda Otto as Éowyn.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Trailer...

This Christmas, The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson presents a groundbreaking journey back to Middle-earth through the eyes of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama.

In The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an original anime feature being released in theaters by New Line Cinema, we'll return to Middle-earth, the iconic world previously brought to life in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Under the direction of Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus), it's been confirmed today that the impressive voice cast is led by Brian Cox (Succession) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (A Walk in the Woods) as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino (Snowpiercer) as Wulf.

Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, reprises her role as Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, who serves as the tale’s narrator.

Succession star Brian Cox is the voice of Helm Hammerhand, the sword-wielding King of Rohan, and Gaia Wise voices his daughter Héra, leading the resistance against a deadly enemy in the trailer for New Line Cinema’s anime prequel The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, which dropped on Thursday.

Set in an epic world 183 years before the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the King of Rohan is forced into a last stand in ancient Hornburg after a sudden attack by the vengeful Wulf, voiced by Luke Pasqualino.

That forces Héra to lead a brave fightback against an enemy intent on their total destruction as the Tolkien world, inspired by books by J.R.R. Tolkien, gets its first big screen heroine. “You know nothing of war,” the King of Rohan tells his daughter dismissively at one point in the teaser trailer.

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"The boy I knew would never wish for war." Warner Bros has unveiled the first epic trailer for the animated movie The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, the first big Lotr animated movie to be made. This is set for a theatrical release in December right around Christmas - they're still sticking with the plan to open this on the big screen. Set 183 years before the events of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, The War of the Rohirrim tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, a legendary king of Rohan, and his family as they defend their kingdom against an army of Dunlendings. Helm goes on to be the namesake for the stronghold Helm's Deep. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever & ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand.

More Middle-earth action awaits: Warner Bros. has released the trailer for the anime feature film “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” set to be released on Dec. 13.

Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, “The War of the Rohirrim” takes place 261 years before the epic events of “The Fellowship of the Ring.” Featuring Helm Hammerhand as the protagonist, the film is based on a story by J.R.R. Tolkien included in the appendices of “The Lord of the Rings.”

Brian Cox voices the iconic King of Rohan, while Miranda Otto, who starred in Peter Jackson’s film trilogy, returns to lend her voice to her original character Eowyn. In the new animated film, the king must defend his land against an army of Dunlendings, in an origin story revealing how the stronghold Helm’s Deep got its name.

Additional cast members include Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Laurence Ubong Williams and Shaune Dooley.

One of Japanese animation’s premiere filmmakers, Kenji Kamiyama, is about to march into Middle-earth for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an animated fantasy epic set 183 years before the War of the Ring. With unforgettable animated projects like Napping Princess, Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, East of Eden, and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex under his belt, today’s The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim trailer demonstrates Kenji Kamiyama’s eye for adventure, emotion, and jaw-dropping fantasy action.

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for his father’s death, forces Helm and his people to make...

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Set 183 years before the events of the original trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim transports audiences back to the epic world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary saga. The film chronicles the tale of Helm Hammerhand, the storied King of Rohan. When Wulf, a cunning and vengeful Dunlending lord, launches a surprise attack to avenge his father’s death, Helm and his people must mount a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg—later known as Helm’s Deep. Amidst these dire circumstances, Héra, Helm’s daughter, must summon the courage to lead the resistance against an enemy intent on their annihilation.

Although Warner Bros. has not yet dropped a trailer for The War of the Rohirrim, they did treat lucky attendees at the Annecy Animation Festival in January to an exclusive 20-minute preview. In the meantime, Warner Bros. has shared various promotional materials,...

Warner Bros. Animation unveiled a brand new visual for The Lord of the Rings: The War The Of Rohirrim at Anime Expo 2024 on July 3, 2024.

It features the film’s heroine, Héra, the daughter of Helm Hammerhand, showcasing the strong female lead that director Kenji Kamiyama is excited to bring to the screen.

The visual can be viewed below:

In an interview with Anime Expo, director Kenji Kamiyama spoke about the female representation in the film.

“In Japanese animation, it’s not uncommon for a female protagonist to be the main character, but it’s more rare in the live-action films made from The Lord of the Rings. Our film has a strong female lead in Héra, and our story is narrated by the noble Tolkien figure Éowyn, so women are very well represented. I think there are a lot of fans who really like Tolkien’s original work, so I...

New Line Cinema’s original anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series), the talented voice cast is led by Brian Cox (Succession) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (A Walk in the Woods) as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino (Snowpiercer) as Wulf.

Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, reprises her role as Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, who serves as the tale’s narrator.

The voice ensemble also includes Lorraine Ashbourne (Bridgerton), Yazdan Qafouri (I Came By), Benjamin Wainwright (World on Fire), Laurence Ubong Williams...