Lord of the Rings fans can now own all six of Peter Jackson’s adaptations in one massive box set. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Hobbit Trilogy are compiled in the newly released Middle-earth 6-Film Collection. The new box set is the first edition to include all six theatrical and extended cuts on 4K Blu-ray. And unlike previous 4K releases, the Middle-earth Collection isn’t limited to 4K. You’ll also get the 1080p Blu-ray discs of The Lord of the Rings’ remastered editions and The Hobbit on standard Blu-ray. Notably, this means you’ll get special features that are normally only available with select standard Blu-ray editions of the movies.
The Middle-earth 6-Film Collection just launched on March 18, but there’s already a really great deal over at Walmart. Ordering directly from Amazon or Walmart will set you back $193.78 (was $210), but Walmart’s listing defaults to a much better deal of $147.89. By far the best offer yet for the Middle-earth Collection, this steeply reduced price is offered by DeepDiscount, a reputable third-party seller with thousands of positive reviews. It’s eligible for free 30-day returns–you can return it to your local Walmart or ship it back for free–so there’s little risk involved, and you’re saving close to 50 bucks.
$147.89 (was $210)
The Middle-earth 6-Film Collection is a massive 30-disc box set that includes 4K UHD and 1080p Blu-ray remasters of all six of Peter Jackson’s film adaptations of author J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novels, including:
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Theatrical and Extended Cuts of each film are included, as well as commentary tracks for each Extended Edition on 1080p Blu-ray. Since the the audio commentaries for the Extended Editions are only available on standard Blu-ray discs, you miss out on those extras with the other 4K collections.
The new collection also has a voucher to redeem digital versions of each movie. This is a nice perk, especially since the standalone LOTR and Hobbit Trilogy 4K box sets no longer include digital copies.
The Lord of the Rings on 4K Blu-ray
If you’re interested in rewatching The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, the 4K Blu-ray editions are sublime. The 1080p remasters are great as well, so it’s nice that they were included in The Middle-earth Collection. But the new box set is just one option for Tolkien fans who want to revisit Middle-earth.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of currently available Middle-earth movies on 4K Blu-ray, including the recently released anime The War of the Rohirrim. Collectors will want to pay special attention to The Lord of the Rings Trilogy’s reprinted Steelbook Box Set. All editions of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies listed below include theatrical and extended cuts.
You can grab The Lord of the Rings Trilogy on 4K for $69 at Amazon (was $90), or you can check out the Steelbook Edition shown above.
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy’s Steelbook Limited Edition includes a trio of steelbooks and a cool display case. The reprint launched March 7, and it likely won’t remain in stock for long. Amazon is already sold out, but Walmart has The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Steelbook Edition in stock for $144 (was $170). Last year’s reprint sold out fast. The Fellowship of the Ring Steelbook is also available as a standalone purchase for $28 (was $35) exclusively at Walmart.
Meanwhile, The Hobbit Trilogy on 4K Blu-ray is discounted to $56 (was $90) at Walmart. If you pick up The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Steelbook Edition, you could pair it with a matching Hobbit Trilogy Steelbook for $160.
The Lord of the Rings Book Box Set & Collector’s Edition Deals
Lord of the Rings fans can also save big on collectible editions of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels and stories set in Middle-earth. The 2024 hardcover Collector’s Editions of The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, and The Silmarillion are on sale at Amazon for great prices. You can also save 50% on the lavish Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set and Special Editions in the Tolkien Illustrated Series.
