The mythology created by J.R.R. Tolkien continues to grow. Following the success of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, Warner Bros takes us back to Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an animated prequel that promises to captivate fans of Peter Jackson’s films and The Rings of Power alike.

SYNOPSIS OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM

The film focuses on Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. The story begins with a conflict in the council of Rohan, where Helm kills Freca, a royal member seeking to usurp power. This act provokes the wrath of Wulf, Freca’s son, who leads an army of the Dunlendings to avenge his father and conquer Rohan.

The confrontation reaches its climax at the fortress of Helm’s Deep, a bastion constructed by Gondor in the Second Age. In this epic battle, Helm and his people fight to defend their kingdom against overwhelming forces, cementing their place in Middle-earth’s history.

OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM

RELEASE DATE OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM

The film premiered on December 6, 2024, with a 2 hours and 30 minutes duration. It received critical acclaim at the Annecy Festival, where preview clips thrilled both audiences and critics.

CAST OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM

As an animated film, the cast features an impressive lineup of voice actors:

• Brian Cox (Succession) as Helm Hammerhand.
• Gaia Wise as Hera, Helm’s daughter.
• Luke Pasqualino (Snatch) as Wulf.
• Laurence Ubong Williams as Helm’s nephew and successor.
• Shaun Dooley as Freca, the antagonist who sparks the conflict.
• Miranda Otto reprises her role as Éowyn, serving as the narrator and connecting this prequel to Peter Jackson’s original films.

The cast also includes talents such as Lorraine Ashbourne, Yazdan Qafouri, Benjamin Wainwright, and others in roles yet to be revealed.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is an unmissable event for fans of Middle-earth, promising to enrich the rich history of Rohan with an epic, visually stunning narrative. Get ready to immerse yourself once again in Tolkien’s universe with My Family Cinema!