Overview

• The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, will debut on Max on February 28 at 8:00 PM ET, with an HBO airing on March 1.
• This animated film is set 183 years before the original trilogy and focuses on King Helm Hammerhand and his daughter Héra defending Rohan’s stronghold, the Hornburg, from a vengeful Dunlending lord named Wulf.
• The voice cast features Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, Gaia Wise as Héra, Luke Pasqualino as Wulf, and Miranda Otto reprising her role as Éowyn, serving as the story’s narrator.
• Despite its connection to the beloved franchise, the film received a lukewarm critical reception, earning a 48% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and underperformed at the box office, grossing just over $20 million worldwide.
• Produced by Philippa Boyens, with executive producers including Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, the film represents Warner Bros.’ continued exploration of Tolkien’s universe, though future anime projects remain uncertain.