The Hunt for Gollum Delayed – New Lord of the Rings Movie Pushed to 2027.
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum has been delayed, with Warner Bros. officially moving its release to December 17, 2027. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Middle-earth adventure.
Why The Delay?
Initially set for a 2026 release, The Hunt for Gollum has been pushed back to give the creative team more time to perfect the film. Andy Serkis, who not only reprises his iconic role as Gollum but also directs the project, confirmed that the movie is still in the early stages of development. The script is being finalized, with pre-production expected to kick off later this year.
'THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM' to be released on December 17, 2027.Andy Serkis will direct and return as Gollum. pic.twitter.com/7IOnZCq7Zc
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What’s The Movie About?
Set in the period between Bilbo's birthday party and the Fellowship's journey into the Mines of Moria, the movie follows Aragorn and Gandalf as they track down Gollum to prevent him from revealing the secrets of the One Ring to Sauron. This storyline fills in a crucial gap between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, promising to dive deeper into the story of Middle-earth.
Who’s In The Cast?
While Andy Serkis is confirmed to return as Gollum, the rest of the cast remains a mystery. However, there are rumors that some of the original trilogy's stars, like Ian McKellen (Gandalf) and Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), might make a comeback, though no official announcements have been made.
With a new release date set for late 2027, fans have a long wait ahead. We'll keep you updated on any news as the project progresses.
What do you think? Who would you like to see in The Hunt for Gollum?