New 'Lord of the Rings' Film 'The Hunt for Gollum' Announced for 2026

Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis reunite for a prequel exploring Gollum's journey, with potential returns of iconic characters.

Viggo Mortensen expresses interest in reprising his role as Aragorn, contingent on age-appropriate casting.
The film will be directed by Andy Serkis, who also stars as Gollum, and produced by Peter Jackson.
Key characters like Gandalf, Aragorn, and Sauron are expected to play significant roles in the narrative.
The storyline will cover Gollum's capture and interrogation, drawing from Tolkien's lore.
Speculation surrounds the inclusion of other Middle-earth characters such as Shelob and the Woodland Elves.