The Lord of the Ringsis undoubtedly one of the most beloved fantasy series ever created. From its humble beginnings in 1954, to Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy that inspired a generation of filmmakers, it’s crisscrossed the globe to win over the hearts of fans everywhere. For all its acclaim, though, the saga is not without its criticism. Case in point:The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim, the 2024 animated prequel that divided fans and critics,and has finally set a streaming release date.
PerMax,The War of Rohirrimwill hit the streaming serviceon Jul 07, 2025, so viewers who missed it in theaters, or were hesitant to pay for it on VOD, will now be able to finally see it with a subscription. It was previously announced that February would be the month the film comes to streaming, but with a date now firmly in place, fans at least have something to look forward to next week to either enjoy in the comfort of their own home, or hate-watch and complain about on social media.
Despite Mixed Reviews ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Does One Thing Better Than ‘The Hobbit’
Discover how ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War’ of the Rohirrim eclipses the standalone storytelling of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit.
Directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus,Ultraman),The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrimis set 183 yearsbefore the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, and 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 will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Released on Jul 31, 2025, the film only managed to take in $20.5 million at the box office against a budget of $30 million dollars.
What Went Wrong with ‘The War of Rohirrim?’
With just a 48% rating from critics onRotten Tomatoes, and an 82% from fans, there’s a clear divide as to how people felt about the film. While many praised the animation style and music featured in the movie, others thought the plot lacked coherence, making it feel likeThe War of Rohirrimwas a chore to sit through. MovieWeb’s own Julian Romansaid in his reviewthat it “will delight the Tolkien faithful, but suffers from the same narrative flaws that bedevil the modern film adaptations.”
Unfortunately, there were too many cooks in the kitchen with this one, with a total of four writers being credited on the script, which was based on details found in the appendices of Tolkien’s original novel. As such,The War of Rohirrimfelt disjointed at times, like it could never really figure out what it wanted to be. That’s mainly due in part to the fact the film was rushed into production to prevent New Line Cinema from losing the film adaptation rights to Tolkien’s novels, which would have been a major blow to the company. Perhaps a little more foresight and planning could have saved things, but alas, we’ll never know.
You can check outThe Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrimfor yourself on Feb. 28, when it debuts onMax, which also happens to be home to the original trilogy, as well asThe Hobbitseries.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
