This guide helps you navigate the world of Lord of the Rings Blu-ray releases, ensuring you choose the perfect collection for your needs. From extended editions brimming with bonus features to streamlined theatrical cuts, we break down the options and help you decide.

Which Lord of the Rings Blu-ray Set is Right for You?

The Lord of the Rings trilogy offers various Blu-ray releases, each with unique features. 4K releases boast stunning picture quality but often lack the extensive bonus content found in standard Blu-ray and DVD versions.

Standard Blu-ray sets offer excellent value, though The Fellowship of the Ring Blu-ray has a noticeable green tint (absent in other versions). For fans desiring extra scenes and bonus material, the Extended Edition boxed set is highly recommended. It includes two discs per movie, three discs of Appendices, three booklets, and a Middle-earth map. The extended editions offer significantly more content, expanding the Middle-earth experience.

All Available Lord of the Rings Blu-ray Options:

We provide a comprehensive list of available Lord of the Rings Blu-ray releases, including boxed sets, extended and theatrical editions, and individual discs:

Extended Edition: The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - $96.77 (Amazon, $84.89 with discount)

Theatrical Edition: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - $12.99 (Amazon)

Extended Edition: Middle-Earth: Six Film Collection (Lord of the Rings & Hobbit) - $130.99 (Amazon, $95.43 with discount)

Theatrical Edition: Middle Earth 6-Film Collection (Lord of the Rings & Hobbit) - $40.49 (Target)

Theatrical Edition: Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring - $24.99 (Amazon)

Extended Edition: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - $12.97 (Amazon, $10.08 with discount)

Theatrical Edition: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Steelbook - $11.46 (Walmart, $9.96 with discount)

Extended Edition: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Steelbook - $34.99 (Amazon)

Theatrical Edition: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Steelbook - $19.98 (Amazon, $9.96 with discount)

Extended Edition: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - $48.99 (Amazon)

Complete Middle-earth Collections: For the ultimate fan, sets combining both the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies are available.

Extended Edition: The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - $96.77 (Amazon, $84.89 with discount)

Theatrical Edition: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - $12.99 (Amazon)

Extended Edition: Middle-Earth: Six Film Collection - $130.99 (Amazon, $95.43 with discount)

Theatrical Edition: Middle Earth 6-Film Collection - $40.49 (Target)

Extended vs. Theatrical Editions: The extended editions include additional scenes, expanding the narrative and providing greater context. Theatrical cuts are shorter and more action-focused. The difference in runtime is substantial, with the extended editions adding 30-60 minutes of footage.

Upcoming 4K and Blu-ray Releases:

Middle-Earth 6-Film Collection (Extended & Theatrical) (4K Ultra HD + Digital) - $209.99 (Amazon, Pre-order) (Release Date: March 18, 2025)

Note: Lord of the Rings Extended Editions are currently streamable on Max.