Two years after the critically acclaimed first season The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is back.
The second season of the The Lord of the Rings The sequel series will premiere on Prime Video on August 29. The main roles are played by Morfydd Clark as young Galadriel, Charlie Vickers as Sauron, Daniel Weyman as the Stranger, Benjamin Walker as the Elven High King Gil-Galad, Robert Aramayo as the young Elrond, Charles Edwards as the Elven Prince Celebrimbor, Owain Arthur as the Dwarf Prince Durin IV and Maxim Baldry as Isildur.
At a glance: How to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power On-line
- Premiere date: 29.08.
- Number of episodes: 8
- Online stream: Prime Video
Based on JRR Tolkien’s book series, The Rings of Power was created by Patrick McKay and John Payne and is set in the Second Age – thousands of years before the events in The Hobbit And The Lord of the Rings – and brings new and familiar characters to the small screen.
Since Amazon only owns the film rights for The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and the appendices of the novels, The Rings of Power explores the events of the Second and Third Ages, including the forging of the Rings of Power and the final alliances of Elves and Men. (Jackson’s trilogy was set in the Third Age.)
Below you will find out everything you need to know about the The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Prequel series (also free), the episode release schedule for season two, where to stream all of Peter Jackson’s movies and where to buy some of the best The Lord of the Rings Merchandise.
How to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerOnline
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season two will premiere with the first three episodes on Thursday, August 29 at midnight PT exclusively on Prime Video, Amazon’s streaming service. The eight-part series will release new episodes weekly, and the finale will be available to stream on October 3.
To view, a membership to Amazon Prime ($139 annually or $14.99 monthly) or the standalone Prime Video service ($8.99 monthly) is required. The Rings of PowerNew subscribers can download the The Lord of the Rings Prequel series for free with a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime or Prime Video.
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How to see all Lord of the rings Movies online: order and streaming options
Need a refresher on Middle Earth? The best order to learn all Lord of the rings And The Hobbit Movies are not necessarily by their release date. If you are catching up on the high fantasy franchise for the first time, here are all the The Lord of the Rings Live action films to watch in chronological order:
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012): Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013): Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014): Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video
- The The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002): Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003): Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video
Bonus points if you watch the earlier cartoons, The Hobbit (1977), The Lord of the Rings (1978) and The Return of the King (1980).
All The Lord of the Rings Live-action films can be streamed for free with subscriptions to Prime Video, Amazon Prime and Max. The original and extended editions as well as the animated films (1977 to 1980) can also be bought or rented on Prime Video, Apple TV and other video-on-demand platforms.
Max subscriptions cost $9.99 per month with ads, or $16.99 to $20.99 per month without ads. The best deal on Max is with the annual plans for $99.99 to $209.99 per year, a savings of 17 percent. Learn more here.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Summary of the second season
Season two of The Rings of Power begins after Halbrand (Charlie Vickers) reveals himself to be Sauron. According to the logline, “Rejected by Galadriel, without an army or allies, the aspiring Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power that will allow him to bend all the peoples of Middle-earth to his dark will.”
The series’ most beloved and vulnerable characters are thrust into a rising tide of darkness and must find their place in a world that is increasingly on the brink of disaster. Elves and dwarves, orcs and humans, wizards and harfoots… as friendships are tested and kingdoms begin to crumble, the forces of good fight ever more valiantly to protect what matters most to them… each other.”
The best Lord of the rings Book sets and more for online purchase
For those who prefer to turn the pages rather than watch the whole series, we have some of the coolest editions of the Lord of the rings Novels, as well as companion books and other merchandise for fans (or those buying gifts for one). Check out our top picks below.
The Lord of the Rings Deluxe, illustrated by the author: Special Edition (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)
JRR Tolkien 4-Book Boxset: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
Hasbro Gaming Monopoly: Board Game “The Lord of the Rings Edition”
The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings – Boxset: Illustrated Edition
The Noble Collection The Lord of the Rings One Ring
The Noble Collection Lord of the Rings Arwen Evenstar Pendant
Juniper Books The Lord of the Rings 5-volume book set
Lord of the Rings – Prancing Pony – Beer Mug
“The Silmarillion: Illustrated by JRR Tolkien” (Tolkien Editions)
“The Nature of Middle-earth”, edited by Carl F. Hostetter
“The Complete History of Middle Earth – Boxset”
