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Coverage dated May 8, 2024

New 'Lord of the Rings' film to open in theaters in 2026

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Warner Bros. will release the first of its new "Lord of the Rings" films in 2026, with Peter Jackson as producer.

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  1. UPI

    New 'Lord of the Rings' film to open in theaters in 2026 (opens UPI)

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    Warner Bros. will release the first of its new "Lord of the Rings" films in 2026, with Peter Jackson as producer.

  2. KTVZ Bend

    New ‘Lord of the Rings’ film coming in 2026 (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The Oscar-winning team behind the nearly $6 billion blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies is reuniting to produce two new films. The first of the new projects from Sir Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens is tentatively titled “Lord o…

  3. WSVN Miami

    New ‘Lord of the Rings’ film coming in 2026 - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    The Oscar-winning team behind the nearly $6 billion blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies is reuniting to produce two new films.The first

  4. Forbes

    What We Know About New ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Movie Slated For 2026 Release (opens Forbes)

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    The movies would mark the first films set in the world of “Lord of the Rings” in 10 years.

  5. Deadline

    First Of New Lord Of The Rings Films To Be Released In 2026, Says WBD CEO David Zaslav (opens Deadline)

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    Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said the first film in a new series based on the Lord of the Rings will be out in 2026. The team is developing the script.

  6. WHDH Boston

    New ‘Lord of the Rings’ film coming in 2026 - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — The Oscar-winning team behind the nearly $6 billion blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies is reuniting to produce two new films.The

  7. Forbes

    There Will Be A New ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Movie In 2026, With A Catch (opens Forbes)

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