‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ announced with Andy Serkis set to star and direct
The Hindu
Warner Bros. announces new "Lord of the Rings" film, "The Hunt for Gollum," set to premiere in 2026.
Warner Bros. has officially announced the upcoming release of a new installment in the The Lord of the Rings film series. Titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, the movie is slated to premiere in 2026, marking a return to the beloved fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Directed by Andy Serkis and produced by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, the film is currently in the early stages of development. Serkis, renowned for his portrayal of Gollum/Smeagol himself, will also star in the lead role.
The project aims to explore previously untold storylines within the Lord of the Rings universe. With a script in progress by Walsh, Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou, the film promises to offer fans a fresh perspective on familiar characters and themes.
This announcement follows Warner Bros.’ ongoing efforts to expand the cinematic universe of Middle-earth, following the success of previous adaptations like Amazon Prime Video’s The Rings of Power prequel series. The studio’s commitment to honoring Tolkien’s literary vision remains a focal point of the upcoming project.
Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens expressed their enthusiasm for collaborating with Serkis once again, emphasizing the actor’s integral role in bringing Gollum to life on screen. Serkis, in turn, conveyed his excitement for the opportunity to delve back into the world of Middle-earth alongside the filmmaking team.
“Yesssss, Precious. The time has come once more to venture into the unknown with my dear friends, the extraordinary and incomparable guardians of Middle Earth Peter, Fran and Philippa. With Mike and Pam, and the Warner Bros team on the quest as well, alongside WETA and our filmmaking family in New Zealand, it’s just all too delicious…”, Serkis said.
Karnataka's Saura Swasthya initiative solarises 3,600 health centres, ensuring uninterrupted power and significant savings for rural healthcare.
A resident files a contempt petition against the Ernakulam Collector for failing to comply with a court order on tower demolition.
Former Osmania University Vice Chancellor D.C. Reddy passed away at 86, remembered for significant academic reforms and achievements.
Explore 'Bold and Brave,' a tribute to Telangana's armed forces heroes, celebrating their courage, sacrifice, and inspiring future generations.
The Electric Tractor Mela in Karnataka highlights affordable, clean farming technology, showcasing electric tractors' significant cost and health benefits for farmers.
Twelve Pilibhit labourers stranded in Kyrgyzstan face harassment; district admin reports to U.P. Home Department for their safe return.
Maharashtra sets a world record by installing over 45,000 solar agricultural pumps in a month, enhancing irrigation and farmer income.
U.N. agency reports Chernobyl plant's protective shield damaged by drone strike, compromising its safety functions amid ongoing conflict.
Discover key takeaways from the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, highlighting exciting matchups like England vs. Croatia in Group L.
The design team at The Indian Twist works on the spontaneous artworks by children and young adults from A Brush With Art (@abwa_chennai) and CanBridge Academy (thecanbridgeacademy), “kneading” them into its products, thereby transforming these artworks into a state of saleability. CanBridge Academy provides life skill training to young adults with autism. And ABWA promotes “expression of natural art in children with special needs”.
Australia imposes sanctions and travel bans on Taliban officials over human rights abuses against women and girls in Afghanistan.
U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet for a third day to advance a security framework amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
IndiGo flight cancellations: Follow LIVE updates from The Hindu as Indigo scrambles to restore flights operations on December 6, 2025.