The Big Picture When we speak of the apex of epic book-to-screen adaptations, most usually tout The Lord of the Rings trilogy as being at the very top of that list.
"The Gollum/Sméagol character has always fascinated me because Gollum reflects the worst of human nature, whilst his Sméagol side is, arguably, quite sympathetic. I think he connects with readers and film audiences alike, because there’s a little bit of both of them in all of us. We really want to explore his backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we didn’t have time to cover in the earlier films.
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, is due for release in 2026, and while we are yet to fully piece together exactly what story the movie will tell, it is exciting in itself to return to Middle-earth in the Third Age. Serkis, who leads this Sméagol-centered story, has suggested that before its release, the movie could be subject to a name change, saying:
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, is due for release in 2026. The Lord of the Rings trilogy is available to stream on Max in the U.S. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.