Overview

• 'The War of the Rohirrim,' an animated prequel set 183 years before the main trilogy, earned only $4.6 million domestically in its opening weekend, the lowest for any 'Lord of the Rings' film.
• Critics gave the film a 51% score on Rotten Tomatoes, marking it as the lowest-rated entry in the franchise, though audience scores were more favorable at 83%.
• The movie was fast-tracked by Warner Bros. to retain the rights to produce future 'Lord of the Rings' films, with live-action projects already in development for 2026 and beyond.
• Despite the weak box office performance, the film's modest $30 million budget could allow it to recoup costs through streaming, home video, and international markets.
• The movie features notable cameos, including the voice of the late Christopher Lee as Saruman, repurposed from unused recordings, and Miranda Otto reprising her role as Éowyn as the narrator.