The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug airs on TFX on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 9:10 p.m. Martin Freeman continues the Dwarves’ quest, all the way to the dragon voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey airs on TFX on November 17, 2026, at 9:10 p.m., then on TF1 Séries Films on November 23 at 9:10 p.m. Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen launch Peter Jackson’s trilogy.
TMC will air The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on November 9, 2026, at 9:25 p.m. Peter Jackson continues his adaptation of Tolkien, with Frodo and Sam guided by Gollum and Aragorn involved in the defense of Rohan.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King airs on TMC on November 19, 2026, at 9:25 p.m. Peter Jackson brings his trilogy to a close with Elijah Wood, Sean Astin and Viggo Mortensen in a film that won eleven Oscars.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring airs on TMC on November 2, 2026, at 9:25 p.m. Elijah Wood plays Frodo in the first film of Peter Jackson’s trilogy adapted from Tolkien.
Peter Jackson told Sitges that The Hunt for Gollum was nearing the end of filming. Andy Serkis is directing this new Lord of the Rings movie, slated for release in 2027.