Amazon's Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power viewership decline

Viewership for Amazon's Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has dramatically decreased in the second season compared to the first season, with only 902,000 U.S. households tuning in for the first episode of the second season. The series, rumored to have cost over $1 billion to produce, has faced criticism for its 'woke' re-imagining of Tolkien's world, prioritizing feminism and racial diversity over coherent storytelling.

New Lord of the Rings Franchise Announcement

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO announced a new Lord of the Rings franchise starting with The Hunt for Gollum in 2026. The series will feature Andy Serkis as Gollum and involve Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh. The article criticizes the trend of endless sequels in Hollywood.

Warner Bros. Developing New Lord of the Rings Movies

Warner Bros. is returning to Middle-earth with new Lord of the Rings movies in development, set to be released in 2026. The first film, 'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,' will be directed by Andy Serkis. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens will be involved in the project.