When we have The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)

Today, we have received the news we’ve long dreaded: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim had been delayed from its April 2024 release date, to 13 December 2024. Confirming this news, first broken by Deadline, producer Jason DeMarco added that “LOTR fans know it is a lucky tradition! I know the extra wait sucks, but we are excited to have more time to make the film everything we want it to be! See you next year.” Just as a reminder, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is an anime adaptation of the story of Helm Hammerhand, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, and a prequel to Sir Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings.

What does The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim entail?

The War of the Rohirrim is set 183 years before The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and tells the story of King Helm Hammerhand defending his lands from the Dunlendings. Helm Hammerhand, born to the House of Eorl, led his people through times of conflict with the Dunlendings, seeking vengeance against Rohan. The animated feature brings to life the legendary battle that gave rise to Helm’s Deep. The film features a talented cast, including Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, Gaia Wise as Hera (Helm’s daughter), Luke Pasqualino as Wulf (the Dunlendings’ formidable leader), and Laurence Ubong Williams as Fréaláf Hildeson. Miranda Otto reprises her role as Éowyn and serves as the film’s narrator. The film promises a thrilling and captivating experience, and with such a talented ensemble both on and off screen, it is definitely worth the anticipation and wait.

Lord Of The Rings: War Of The Rohirrim Release Date

Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim is now confirmed for a December 13, 2024 release. New Line’s initial announcement came in June 2021, and production on this Middle-earth anime is currently underway. SOLA Digital Arts (Blade Runner: Black Lotus) provides the animation, and illustrators Alan Lee and John Howe, who worked on the original trilogy, are part of the creative team.

New Line Cinema announced during the celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring that it was their intention to fast-track production on the animated Lord of the Rings prequel movie. Kenji Kamiyama was tapped to direct and the official screenplay was written by Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou.

Is There a Trailer For Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim?

Currently, there is limited marketing content available for The War of the Rohirrim. There is no official trailer or definitive poster for the movie at this time. However, a piece of promotional artwork and an exclusive sneak peek were revealed during the 2023 Annecy Film Festival. In the sneak peek, there is a brief narration by Miranda Otto as Eowyn, providing fans with a glimpse into the world of Middle-earth. The sneak peek also showcases Hera, the daughter of Helm Hammerhand, feeding a giant eagle while riding on a horse to a hilltop. Another scene features a political setting where a lord of Rohan in Erodas expresses his desire to eliminate a group of female warriors to the king.

Reports suggest that the animation for the film is exceptional and impressive, meeting the high expectations of the fandom. Additionally, a few pieces of concept art were released, featuring images of horses, a war-torn backdrop, and the iconic “Oliphaunts” seen in The Return of the King. Fans may have to wait until early 2024 for a proper teaser or more substantial marketing materials to be released. Until then, the sneak peek and concept art provide a tantalizing glimpse into the highly anticipated animated film.

How Long Before Lord Of The Rings Is War Of The Rohirrim Set?

Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim is set around 2758 of the Third Age, whereas The Lord of the Rings begins in 3018, putting 250 years between the upcoming anime and Peter Jackson’s iconic trilogy. Sauron is still recovering within Dol Guldur, even though the Dark Lord’s influence can still be felt throughout Middle-earth. Many of the Fellowship haven’t been born yet, but characters around during this era include Gandalf, Galadriel, Elrond, Legolas, and Saruman. Don’t necessarily expect any of those Lord of the Rings favorites to appear in War of the Rohirrim, however.

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