The Lord of the Rings trilogy is making a comeback in theaters this January, with extended editions of all three films set to hit big screens across the US. The milestone anniversary marks 25 years since the release of Fellowship of the Ring, and fans can relive the epic fantasy saga on the biggest screen possible.
Warner Bros. and Fathom Events are teaming up for a special two-weekend event, with DBOX showings scheduled for each installment on its opening weekend. The films will receive two separate showtimes – one on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – allowing fans to catch each movie individually or as part of the trilogy.
Extended editions of Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers are expected to run around three hours long, while Return of the King clocks in at 3 hours and 21 minutes. Despite their extended lengths, the films are likely to be a welcome treat for fans who have revisited them multiple times on home video, as well as newcomers eager to experience Middle-earth on the biggest screen.
Fans attending showings at AMC theaters will receive exclusive merchandise – including limited-edition collectible Map Tins and Quest Magnet Sets. Regal and indie theater attendees will also score their own special take-home goodies.
The extended screenings come just as Warner Bros. is set to revive its Lord of the Rings franchise with a new Gollum movie, sparking fears that the beloved trilogy may be undermined by the prospect of another big-screen adaptation. Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply looking for a unique cinematic experience, catching an extended showing of the Fellowship trilogy in theaters this January is sure to be an unforgettable adventure.
Warner Bros. and Fathom Events are teaming up for a special two-weekend event, with DBOX showings scheduled for each installment on its opening weekend. The films will receive two separate showtimes – one on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – allowing fans to catch each movie individually or as part of the trilogy.
Extended editions of Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers are expected to run around three hours long, while Return of the King clocks in at 3 hours and 21 minutes. Despite their extended lengths, the films are likely to be a welcome treat for fans who have revisited them multiple times on home video, as well as newcomers eager to experience Middle-earth on the biggest screen.
Fans attending showings at AMC theaters will receive exclusive merchandise – including limited-edition collectible Map Tins and Quest Magnet Sets. Regal and indie theater attendees will also score their own special take-home goodies.
The extended screenings come just as Warner Bros. is set to revive its Lord of the Rings franchise with a new Gollum movie, sparking fears that the beloved trilogy may be undermined by the prospect of another big-screen adaptation. Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply looking for a unique cinematic experience, catching an extended showing of the Fellowship trilogy in theaters this January is sure to be an unforgettable adventure.
we're basically reliving our nana's homework for english class again lol remember how much we loved watching those films in class? anyway i'm def gonna try to catch one (or all) of them, and can't wait to get some exclusive merch too 
I'm not sold on these extended showings being a good idea... Extended editions are already available on streaming and DVD, so why do we need to relive them on the big screen too? 
And what's up with all the merchandise? Just another way for Warner Bros. to cash in on our nostalgia, right? 
I mean, I'm excited for fans who want a fresh experience, but for those of us who've seen the trilogy multiple times... is it really worth stretching out the runtime and breaking out the wallet for some extra swag? 
It's gonna be so much fun reliving those memories with a new audience and getting the full immersion of the films. Extended editions are always a great idea, especially for fans like us who have seen them multiple times before.
. The extended editions are gonna be SO epic! I need to relive those Middle-earth moments ASAP 
️. And yay for all the merch goodies - who wouldn't want a limited-edition Map Tin? 
. But, honestly, I'm a bit worried about that new Gollum movie... can they really top this trilogy? 
DBOX showings are gonna be EVERYTHING!!!
can u even imagine watching lord of the rings on the biggest screen ever 
! i remember watching it for the first time as a kid and being completely blown away by middle earth 
. now that they're gonna show them on dbox and have special merch at amc theaters... my fave movie theater 
... do u think the new gollum movie will live up to the hype or be a total letdown? 
! Fandom goals, you guys 
#LOTRforever #TheatreEvent #ExtendedEditions #DBOXshowings
. And what's the deal with these special showtimes on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays? Is it just a marketing ploy to get more $$$ 
. 25 years have passed and it's crazy how nostalgic fans are gonna feel watching these epic films on the big screen again 
. At the same time, I gotta wonder if reviving the franchise with a new Gollum movie is gonna be too much for some people... like, can we just leave it alone? 
Still, I'm down to relive Middle-earth's adventure and check out those extended editions – 3 hours of hobbit-filled goodness sounds like a dream come true 
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They're really just trying to cash in on our nostalgia, you know?
But, can we talk about how awesome this is for a whole new generation of fans who never got to experience it in theaters? It's gonna be lit! 
and can't wait to see those extended editions. Merchandise? YAAAS, I'll take all the limited-edition collectibles, especially that Map Tin thingy 
️ I'm curious to see how this revival will affect the upcoming Gollum movie – is it a clever way to reinvigorate the franchise or potentially overshadowing the original trilogy?