Overview

• Andy Serkis, director and star of 'The Hunt for Gollum,' announced the film's release has been delayed from December 2026 to December 2027.
• The production is still in its early writing phase, with filming expected to begin in 2026 following six to seven months of preparation later this year.
• The film, first announced in May 2024, will be a live-action prequel exploring untold stories from Middle-earth, with Peter Jackson as an executive producer.
• Speculation about the plot suggests it may follow Gollum's journey after losing the One Ring, though details remain unconfirmed.
• Other Middle-earth projects are also in development, including a second live-action film and the continuation of Amazon's 'Rings of Power' series.