Overview
- In a 25th‑anniversary interview with Empire, Jackson says only minor fragments remain and an “extended‑extended” cut would be disappointing.
- Co-writer Philippa Boyens confirms a limited Aragorn–Arwen scene was shot in Lothlórien but says there isn’t much usable material.
- The original trilogy runs over nine hours, with the released Extended Editions adding about 2.5 hours for a total near 11.5 hours.
- Jackson cites a large archive of alternate takes and bloopers suitable for a making‑of project, though the studio has not signed off.
- GamesRadar+ reports a new movie, The Hunt for Gollum, targeting December 17, 2027, with Andy Serkis directing and reprising Gollum and Ian McKellen reported to return as Gandalf.