Nearly 25 years have passed since fans of Tolkien's works saw Middle-earth on the big screen. However, this winter we can return to the world of Elves, warriors and wizards with The War of the Rohirrim – the first animation set in the Lord of the Rings universe.
The film takes place almost 200 years before Frodo's quest. Rohan is ruled by King Helm Hammerhand. He is in conflict with the Dunlendings, led by Wulf, seeking revenge for his father's death. However, contrary to the hopes of Tolkien fans, the film does not focus entirely on the famous ruler but on his daughter, Hera. A tomboy and rebel, she embarks on a mission that could determine the fate of Rohan.
The cinema is the best place to follow the story of the brave Riders of Rohan, but if you're curious about when the film will be released on streaming services, VOD and DVD, keep reading our guide.
You can also read our review of War of the Rohirrim here.
How to watch War of the Rohirrim now
Currently, the animation is available exclusively in cinemas in the United States and the United Kingdom.
In the United States, you can book tickets on the AMC Theaters or Fandango websites.
In the UK, tickets are available from Vue, Showcase, Odeon or Cineworld.
Here is the trailer for the film:
When could War of the Rohirrim be released on VOD?
As of now, Warner Bros., the distributor, has not announced when the film will have its digital premiere. A lot will depend on how War of the Rohirrim performs at the box office.
Joker: Folie à Deux, a most recent and massive flop, was released on VOD just 25 days after its theatrical release. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which also underperformed financially, was released digitally in the US 31 days after its theatrical debut (39 days in the UK).
Warner's most popular films take longer to reach VOD. Wonka and Dune: Part 2 were released digitally almost a month and a half after the premiere, while Barbie went digital almost two months after her big screen debut. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, however, deviated from this pattern: Tim Burton's resounding success only arrived on VOD after 32 days in theaters.
Given this, War of the Rohirrim could be available to rent and purchase around Tuesday, January 7, 2025. If it performs better, the date could also slide to Tuesday, January 14, 2025 or even late January/early February 2025.
Keep in mind that these dates are our predictions – Warner Bros. has not yet provided any information on the subject.
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When could War of the Rohirrim be released on DVD/Blu-ray?
The release date for physical copies of the film is more difficult to predict, as Warner Bros. does not have a template defined in this case. Some films, such as Wonka, Barbie and Dune: Part Two, were released on DVD and Blu-ray about a month after their VOD debut. On the other hand, Beetlejuice 2 waited 42 days to release, while Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – up to 50 days.
In the best case scenario, War of the Rohirrim could hit store shelves in the first half of February 2025. However, it is also possible that for the DVD and Blu-ray editions, viewers will have to wait until the end of February, or even the beginning . March 2025.
When could War of the Rohirrim be released on streaming services?
With few exceptions, Warner Bros. films. usually arrive quite quickly on streaming platforms. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga took 3 days to release on Max, Dune: Part Two took a week, Wonka took 10 days, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice took 17 days.
When physical copies of War of the Rohirrim become available in stores, it won't be long before the film makes its streaming debut. The animation could be released on Max in the US and Sky/Now in the UK in March 2025.
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