Fathom Brings The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions Back to Cinemas for a Six-Night Epic in January 2026

Middle-earth is returning to the big screen in the most glorious way possible. Fathom has officially unveiled the trailer for its January 2026 screening series showcasing the Extended Editions of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy—long considered the definitive version of the films by fans worldwide. Running at roughly 3.5 hours each, these cinematic giants will play one per night across six nights during the final two weeks of January, giving audiences a rare chance to experience the full saga as it was meant to be seen: big, bold, emotional, and utterly immersive.

 

While Warner Bros. has regularly re-released the LOTR films—through retrospectives, concert tours, and special theatrical engagements—the Extended Editions have remained the most beloved and least frequently screened versions. Fathom’s decision to bring back all three films in their full, uncut glory feels like a gift for fans and a smart move to energize theaters during a typically quiet movie month. The trilogy includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King—all Oscar-winning masterpieces that forever changed fantasy cinema.

 

The newly released trailer offers an evocative montage of the saga’s most iconic moments: Frodo accepting the burden of the Ring, the forming of the Fellowship, the sweeping battles of Helm’s Deep and Pelennor Fields, and the emotional crescendo at Mount Doom. At the heart of it all is Elijah Wood’s Frodo Baggins, the shy hobbit thrust into a destiny that determines the fate of Middle-earth. Joined by Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, John Rhys-Davies, and a powerhouse ensemble, the trilogy remains one of cinema’s most celebrated achievements.

 

Directed by acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson, the trilogy was adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary novels by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson himself. Before venturing into Tolkien’s universe, Jackson had already proven his visionary talent with films like Heavenly Creatures and The Frighteners, but the LOTR trilogy launched him into cinematic history—garnering 17 Academy Awards across the three films and influencing an entire generation of storytelling.

 

For longtime fans and newcomers alike, the Fathom screening series is poised to deliver the ultimate Middle-earth experience—complete, unhurried, and breathtaking on the biggest screens possible. With only six nights to catch the Extended Editions in theaters, January 2026 is shaping up to be a pilgrimage month for fantasy lovers across the world.

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