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How The Return of the King influenced the new Lord of the Rings movie

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How The Return of the King influenced the new Lord of the Rings movie


Fans have been waiting a long time for another entry in the Lord of the Rings saga, and now they’re getting more than they could have dreamed of. Recently, Variety announced that another live-action film, The Hunt for Gollumis coming in 2026. There is a lot of future for the world of Middle-earth.




One of the most interesting projects born from this return to a beloved world is The Rohirrim Warscheduled for release on December 13, 2024. It is the first animated entry in the Middle-earth saga since the ill-fated Hobbit And Lord of the Rings films predating the Jackson era and which will provide more context to the background of one of the most interesting cultures in Middle-earth: the Horsemen of Rohan.

Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on November 4, 2024: The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim is just over a month away and fans are getting more excited by the day to return to the world of Middle-earth. Interestingly, the upcoming animated feature film includes some inspiration from a fan-favorite film, Lord of the Rings. This article has been updated to include more information about the Riders of Rohan and to meet CBR’s current formatting guidelines.



What is the Rohirrim War?

New Lord of the Rings movie tells the story of Helm Hammerhand

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The Rohirrim War is an animated film in the Lord of the Rings universe which will focus on one of the most important moments in the history of Rohan: the story of Helm Hammerhand (voiced by Brian Cox), the namesake of Helm’s Deep and one of the kingdom’s most important defenders. During his reign, Rohan fell victim to a siege by the Dunlendings, a group of Men who went down in history as the nation’s greatest enemies. They are led by Wulf (played by Luke Pasqualino), motivated in his quest by the desire to avenge his fallen father. Helm Hammerhand rose to the occasion with great bravery, cementing him as perhaps the greatest ruler Rohan had ever seen. It will feature narration from Miranda Otto, who reprises her role as Éowyn to tell the story to the audience. It’s unique in that the villains are other men rather than orcs or some other large corrupt entity. It’s just a story about men and the cruelty they are capable of.


Éomer in front of Isengard and the Fords of Isen from Lord of the Rings

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It will provide valuable insight into the history of Rohan which has been discussed throughout the Lord of the Rings seriesand perhaps give a little more context to some of the things other characters have said about their beloved region’s past. For example, Éowyn comments in The two towers that “the women of this country have long since learned that those who do not have a sword can still die on them.” This suggests that she fears history will repeat itself during the War of the Ring, and perhaps gives new meaning to her tale. Additionally, it will further explain the role of Helm’s Deep as both a symbolic and literal bastion of Rohan’s strength. After all, it is named after the protagonist of this film, and its horn (as mentioned by Theoden during the Battle of Helm’s Deep) is one of the most powerful symbols of Rohan and its power. In The two towersTheoden states that the Deeping Wall has never been broken. Perhaps this will tell the story of the last time an enemy of Rohan approached from the other side.


The story of the Rohirrim War comes from the appendices of The Return of the King

The Return of the King included several short stories and stories about Middle Earth

The Rohirrim save Helm's Deep in The Lord of the Rings

Although this may seem like an entirely new story, The Rohirrim War finds its base in the depths of The return of the king. At the end of the book, fans can find pages and pages of additional information about Middle-earth. This ranges from the family trees of almost every character imaginable to lesser-known lore about their favorite kingdoms to the backstories of characters who seem completely foreign to the greater saga. This is why the book’s publication was initially delayed, as Tolkien struggled to determine which pieces of his writings he intended to include and which would be left out (although many of them them have found new life as other publications).


Their inclusion proved to be one of the most beneficial things for the saga, as they provided the basis for a plethora of new entries in the cinematic world of Middle-earth (such as The rings of power, which details the events of the Second Age as described in the novel). The Rohirrim WarThe story can be found in Appendices A and B.. The first of these, Appendix A, provides historical information about Middle-earth which, while not necessary for understanding the events of Lord of the Ringsenriches the reading experience. For example, it contains a summary of the events of the Silmarillionone of the heaviest texts of Tolkien’s legendarium.


This details the events taking place in the kingdom of Numenor, the greatest human civilization in the history of Middle-earth, and provides a family tree and personality sketches of the kings of Aragorn’s line. Additionally, it provides a deeper insight into Arwen and Aragorn’s love story, including what makes it unique (such as why Arwen was able to give up her immortality while most other elves could not). not do). However, the most valuable part for those looking for information about the upcoming film is The House of Eorl, which details Rohan’s history. There’s a whole segment dedicated to Kings of the Mark, which provides more information on Helm Hammerhand himself.

Helm Hammerhand, Theoden and Éomer from Lord of the Rings

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Appendix B is a little easier to digest, as it delves less into the history of Middle-earth itself and focuses more on the timeline of all events in Middle-earth. Lord of the Rings‘ kingdom. It is divided into five different subsections, each focusing on a specific era. This makes it particularly easy to find information about a specific event, provided the searcher knows the age at which it occurred. Regarding The Rohirrim War is concerned, there are only a few details supporting the story located within these pages. The story will take place in the Third Age, the same era in which Lord of the Rings happens, but it will take place two centuries before the start of the original series.

What do the appendices reveal about the Rohirrim War?

The Return of the King contains some important events for the upcoming LOTR movie

The Lord of the Rings War of the Rohirrim always shows a new character.


Much of what fans assume will be the story of The Rohirrim War is buried in the annexes of The return of the king if they’re willing to do a little digging. The text reveals that Wulf’s feud with Helm Hammerhand spans generations.for it was Freca, Wulf’s father, rather than the man himself, who was wronged by Helm Hammerhand’s actions. When Freca asked for Helm’s daughter’s hand in marriage to Wulf, Helm laughed in her face and told her that there were more important things to worry about. This angered Freca beyond belief, and Helm retaliated by striking him and declaring his entire bloodline enemies of the crown. Years later, Wulf marched on Edoras, providing the catalyst for The Rohirrim Warwhich early viewers believe is the bloodiest entry in the saga yet.


Since the story itself isn’t too long (it only takes up about four pages in its original written form), it can be assumed that the central battle will cover most of the film. This could be an interesting choice, especially after The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies I did the same thing and suffered a little. However, the more likely approach is that it will allow its characters to breathe a little before charging into the climactic battle – perhaps by detailing the generational origin of the conflict. Lord of the Rings“The greatest strength has always been the people of Middle-earth. That’s what keeps audiences watching the films again and again. The Rohirrim War has the benefit of focusing on a character who has piqued people’s curiosity since the first time he was mentioned in The two towerss. His development will be the anchor of the film, and his willingness to sacrifice everything for his people is something to admire in the years that followed.


David Wenham as Faramir from Lord of the Rings on orange background

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The potential of new Lord of the Rings spin-off films

Middle-earth can benefit greatly from films based on Tolkien’s appendices

Gollum points the finger at Sam in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim will delve into the early history of Rohan described in the appendix of The return of the king– and potentially change the beloved fantasy franchise forever. The success or failure of the next animated film will likely determine how Warner Bros. will address the franchise in the future. If The Rohirrim War is a success, fans should expect to see more spin-off films depicting the events of Tolkien’s Appendices in the coming years.


The tales of the Numenorean kings and people of Durin could easily fill several films and delve into parts of Middle-earth’s history that fans aren’t intimately familiar with. These films could be animated or live-action depending on the content, but all would help expand Peter Jackson’s already rich vision of Tolkien’s infinitely detailed fictional world. However, if The Rohirrim War does not reach the figures hoped for by the studio, it could be a one-off project without a successor among the annexes of Lord of the Rings.

Upcoming Lord of the Rings Movies

  • The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim – December 13, 2024
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum – To be determined 2026


It is interesting to note that Warner Bros. also seems to be testing the waters with another type of Lord of the Rings spin-off. The recently announced live-action spin-off, The Hunt for Gollumrelies on a combination of factors. Although based on some of Tolkien’s writings in the appendices of Lord of the Rings, it is also located in a gap in The Fellowship of Rings‘ chronology. If this film proves to be a success, Warner Bros. could reorient the franchise towards more stories revolving around the events of the original trilogy, filling in any gaps or plot holes that may have existed in the films.

It would also suggest that the studio would greenlight more live-action projects set in Middle-earth that, while more expensive, would more closely resemble the vision presented by Peter Jackson in his films. The future of Lord of the Rings the franchise is being written with the upcoming release of new spin-off films like The Rohirrim War. The upcoming animated feature will give fans their best look at the Riders of Rohan yet while setting a precedent for future spinoffs in the franchise.



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