Lord of the Rings Anime Film Moves to Prime Video
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is set to leave HBO Max and begin streaming on Prime Video starting November 28. This move occurs approximately 21 months after the anime feature film's initial release in 2024, providing a new distribution platform for the title that has faced mixed critical reception since its debut.
Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, the movie follows Héra, daughter of King Helm Hammerhand, as she navigates political conflict and invasion in Rohan. The narrative explores events occurring two centuries before the original trilogy, focusing on the character's resistance against Wulf’s army. While fans have responded positively to the story, critics have noted uneven animation styles and one-sided character development.
The upcoming availability coincides with other franchise content on the platform, including the third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which premieres later this month.
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Original headline at CBR Anime: “The Lord of the Rings' Latest Movie Finally Breaks Out of HBO Max Jail After 21 Months”
Key facts
- Release date
- November 28
- Platform
- Prime Video
- Director
- Kenji Kamiyama
- Voice Actor
- Brian Cox
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- #Anime Film
- #HBO Max
- #Prime Video
- #The Lord of the Rings
- #The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
- #The War of the Rohirrim
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