First Look at 'The War of the Rohirrim' Reveals New Heroine

The upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' anime film features Héra Hammerhand leading the charge against a deadly foe.

Warner Bros. has released a new image from 'The War of the Rohirrim' showcasing Héra Hammerhand on horseback.
The film is set 183 years before the original 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and focuses on the fate of Helm Hammerhand's house.
Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, the movie marks the first anime adaptation in the 'Lord of the Rings' franchise.
Héra, the daughter of Helm Hammerhand, emerges as a strong female lead, a rarity in Tolkien adaptations.
The film will hit theaters on December 13, with Peter Jackson serving as executive producer.