the next Lord of the Rings The film will be co-written by two of the franchise’s biggest fans: Stephen Colbert And his son! The news was announced in March 2026 by Peter Jackson In a social media video shared by Warner Bros., which is distributing the 2027 film.
In the clip shared on March 25, 2026, Jackson shared that he wanted to give fans an update on… Search for Gollum Premium.
“The script holds up really well, and I think it’s going to be a really good movie,” the director said before revealing Colbert as a writing partner on their endeavor.
“You know what books mean to me, and what your movies mean to me,” the TV presenter told Jackson. “But the thing I found myself reading over and over again were the early six chapters in[[Fellowship of the Ring] That you never developed into the number one movie of the day. It’s basically a “Three Is Company” chapter through “Fog on the Barrow-Downs”. And I thought, “Oh, wait, maybe this is its own story that could fit into the bigger story.” Can we make something that’s completely faithful to the books and at the same time completely faithful to the movies you guys have already made?
less, Hollywood life He has a breakdown of what to expect from it The Lord of the Rings: The Search for Gollum film.
In honor of Tolkien Reading Day and the Destruction of the One Ring, we’re bringing you a special announcement. pic.twitter.com/ufh9RLBIxO
— Warner Bros. (@warnerbros) March 25, 2026
Who is Stephen Colbert? Lord of the Rings Movie title?
As we mentioned previously, the upcoming film will be titled: The Lord of the Rings: The Search for Gollum.
The film’s official tagline reads: “Fourteen years after Frodo’s death, Sam, Merry and Pippin set out to retrace the first steps of their adventure. Meanwhile, Sam’s daughter, Elanor, has discovered a long-buried secret and is determined to uncover why the War of the Ring was lost before it began.”
The Lord of the Rings: The Search for Gollum release date
Warner Bros. has set A release date for the next movie Lord of the Rings Film for December 17, 2027.
Who is in The Lord of the Rings: The Search for Gollum ejaculate?
In addition to his work as a film director, Andy Serkis He returns as Gollum/Sméagol in the 2027 film. Join him Ian McKellan, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen and Kate Winslet.
