Overview

• Originally slated for release in December 2026, the film's new release date is December 2027 due to the extensive preparation and production timeline.
• Andy Serkis will direct and reprise his role as Gollum, with Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens also involved in the creative team.
• The film is expected to explore Gollum's journey after encountering Bilbo, though plot details remain unconfirmed.
• Warner Bros. is reportedly considering bringing back original trilogy actors, including Ian McKellen as Gandalf and potentially Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, though no casting beyond Serkis has been finalized.
• The project is being developed as a standalone live-action film, with Warner Bros. hinting at additional Middle-earth movies in the future.