Warner Bros. Shuts Down 15 Year Old Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Fan Film After New Movie Reveal

Warner Bros. has issued a copyright strike against a 15-year-old fan film titled "The Hunt for Gollum" after announcing a new movie under the same name, produced by Peter Jackson and featuring Andy Serkis, set for 2026. This action has removed the long-standing fan film, which had over 13 million views, from YouTube, leading to mixed reactions among fans. Concurrently, Warner Bros. plans to expand the Lord of the Rings franchise with more films and adaptations, signaling a strategic push to leverage the series more extensively across various media.