The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim lands on HBO Max in France on May 14, 2026. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, this animated chapter expands the Tolkien saga by delving into the history of Rohan—set 183 years before the events of The Fellowship of the Ring. After a theatrical release followed by a VOD run, the film now finds a fresh streaming window.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Film | 2024
Available on HBO Max on May 14, 2026
Animation, Adventure, Fantasy | Runtime: 2h14
Directed by Kenji Kamiyama | Screenplay: Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, Phoebe Gittins, Arty Papageorgiou | Featuring Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Miranda Otto
Original title: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Nationality: United States, Japan, New Zealand
Set in the distant past of Middle-earth, the film centers on the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary king of Rohan. Facing Wulf, a vengeance-fueled lord, Helm and his people retreat to the Hornburg fortress, later known as Helm’s Deep. At the heart of the siege, Héra, the king’s daughter, takes a decisive role in the resistance.
This animated narrative sits within the visual and narrative continuum of The Lord of the Rings film saga, while adopting a distinct format. Kenji Kamiyama, the Japanese director noted for science‑fiction animation, presents a story of war, transmission, and survival centered on a central realm in Tolkien’s mythos.
The original voice cast includes Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, Gaia Wise as Hera, Luke Pasqualino as Wulf, and Miranda Otto returning as Éowyn—the role she played in Peter Jackson’s trilogy. The film is aimed primarily at fantasy enthusiasts, epic narratives, and animated films films d’animation for teenage and adult audiences.
Trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim:
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