Warner Bros. to Release First New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct

Warner Bros. has announced the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" slated for 2026, focusing on the character Gollum with Andy Serkis directing and reprising his role. Peter Jackson, along with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, will produce the film, promising to explore new storylines within Tolkien's universe. This project is part of a broader agreement to develop multiple films based on Tolkien's works, continuing the legacy of the highly successful original trilogies.