The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim – Release Date, Plot, Cast & More

“The upcoming animated film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, promises to be an epic adventure within the same universe as the renowned Lord of the Rings films and books.”

The Lord of the Rings has become synonymous with the world of fantasy. J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels have been transformed into full-length movies, receiving high praise from critics and adoration from fans alike.

Despite the conclusion of the Hobbit trilogy, the world of The Lord of the Rings has continued to grow with the debut of a new series, The Rings of Power, on Amazon Prime in 2022.

Although The Lord of the Rings is most famous for its stunning live-action adaptations, the beloved fantasy series is now exploring the world of animation with The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

Release Date for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The release date for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim has been scheduled for December 13, 2024.

Despite the original plan to release the film worldwide on April 12, 2024, the production has been set back by eight months due to the recent WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

The upcoming animated film is a joint project between New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation. It is worth noting that New Line Cinema is the same production company that was responsible for the acclaimed The Lord of The Rings trilogy in the early 2000s.

The War of the Rohirrim: What is the animated movie going to be about?

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most beloved fantasy worlds of all time.

The depth of history and lore surrounding the original story sets The Lord of the Rings apart from other fantasy worlds. Therefore, The War of Rohirrim will occur two hundred years prior to Frodo’s quest to destroy the One Ring.

The War of the Rohirrim recounts the tale of Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan who constructed and protected Helm’s Deep from the Dunlending invaders. Fans of the original trilogy may recall Helm’s Deep as the primary fortress highlighted in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

The story primarily revolves around Hammerhand’s failure and the resulting war that arises from his mistakes.

Nevertheless, even though it takes place in a different timeframe than the live-action timeline we have seen so far, the creators have hinted that “a couple of characters we are familiar with” will make an appearance in the animated film.

The War of the Rohirrim: List of Characters

The upcoming film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, is expected to feature several well-known names, or rather, voices. While the full cast has not been officially announced, here is a rundown of the actors who have been confirmed for the highly-anticipated film.

Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand
Luke Pasqualino as Wulf
Shaun Dooley as Freca
Laurence Ubong Williams as Fréaláf
Gaia Wise as Hera Hammerhand

The latest news has confirmed that Mirando Otto, famous for her portrayal of Eowyn in The Two Towers and Return of the King, will be returning to reprise her role in the movie and will also act as the narrator.

Miranda Otto returns as Éowyn in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim https://t.co/PPmAZIpOcU

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Make sure to revisit this section regularly as we will be continuously updating it with the most recent and current casting announcements.

Is there a trailer for The War of the Rohirrim?

The preview for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was unveiled on August 22, 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCUg6Td5fgQ

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim | Official Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCUg6Td5fgQ)

The trailer highlights the type of dynamic action that is characteristic of Kamiyama. The movie will feature a variety of suspenseful confrontations and stunning animated scenes, all taking place in a time prior to The Fellowship of the Ring.

If you’re hungry for more of The Lord of the Rings, you can explore all the details we have on the highly anticipated Season 2 of The Rings of Power, or take a look at the unexpected deleted scene from Return of the King that surprised fans.

Additionally, we provide information on the omitted character in Rings of Power, the trailer for Season 2, and the surprisingly small LOTR paycheck received by Cate Blanchett.