Make haste to Middle-earth. Watch an extended sneak preview of “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” in cinemas December 11

The tales of Helm Hammerhand are true. 

Before you return to Middle-earth, here’s an extended preview of what’s in store. “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” opens in cinemas December 11. 

Watch the extended sneak preview here: https://youtu.be/WjXBCbN8CBw?si=jRXOkxGk8CeONWTa

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf (Luke Pasqualino), a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg – a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep.  Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra (Gaia Wise), the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.

Familiar voices from the original LOTR trilogy in “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” + Sir Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett and more at the film's world premiere!

PLUS: Check out photos of Sir Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis and other cast members from the original trilogy and “The Hobbit” at the world premiere of “The War of the Rohirrim.”  

Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, who played Merry and Pippin, respectively, in the original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy attended the world premiere of “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” in London on December 3. 

Get ready to hear some familiar voices from the original trilogy in “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” in cinemas December 11 Inbox

Besides Miranda Otto, who narrates “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” as Eowyn, her character from the original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, two other fan favorite characters are lending their voices to the original anime feature!  

In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance in the “All New Lord of the Rings Story” featurette for the film, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, who played Merry and Pippin in the original trilogy, respectively, are seen recording for the anime film, directed by Kenji Kamiyama (the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” and “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” TV series). 

It has not been disclosed what characters Monaghan and Boyd are voicing, but seeing them in the featurette has made fans even more excited about "The War of the Rohirrim." 

Watch the “All New Lord of the Rings Story” featurette: https://youtu.be/9iDzGZAyOe4

Go behind the scenes of “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” in new featurette

The groundbreaking journey back to Middle-earth, through the eyes of legendary director Kenji Kamiyama, opens only in cinemas December 11 

“By delving into the past and maintaining that connection, I believed we could add depth to the film,” says director Kenji Kamiyama about the highly anticipated original anime feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” in a newly released featurette about the film. “This approach also allowed new stories to emerge.” 

Watch the “All New Lord of the Rings Story” featurette: https://youtu.be/9iDzGZAyOe4