Andy Serkis Reveals Update on The Hunt for Gollum Film: 2027 Release Date Confirmed

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Among well-known movie series lies an exceptional one – the “Lord of the Rings” films. The Academy Award-winning trilogy was a hit, leaving fans eager for details about the upcoming spinoff titled “The Hunt For Gollum“. We’ve been curious about its progress, and Andy Serkis himself has recently shared an update. Let’s delve into the latest news.

Following the original “Lord of the Rings” trilogy (available on a Max subscription), the films for “The Hobbit” were produced separately. Although not strictly an adaptation from book to screen, the concept of “The Hunt for Gollum” has generated much excitement online. Serkis, who is both directing and starring in this project, spoke with Collider about it. He shared that filming is expected to take place around mid-2026.

Our project is still in its initial stages. For about a year now, we’ve been discussing the film. In the coming months, we’re entering a preparation phase. We anticipate shooting sometime between early to mid-next year, and from there, it will take as long as necessary to complete, given that this is quite an extensive production. The release date is set for December 2027.

While it’s disappointing news, at least he was truthful about it. Regrettably, this isn’t the news hardcore Lord of the Rings fans might have hoped for, as the production of The Hunt For Gollum hasn’t even started yet, let alone any footage being shared with the public. I suppose we’ll have to pass the time by re-watching Peter Jackson’s movies until then.

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As we eagerly anticipate further details about the upcoming “Lord of the Rings” spinoff, it’s reassuring to know that Andy Serkis, who played the iconic roles of Gollum/Smeagol, is involved. Moreover, Serkis, a renowned filmmaker in his own right, is on board. In a subsequent part of the interview, the legendary figure from “Planet of the Apes” shared his thoughts about revisiting Middle-Earth, stating:

I can hardly contain my enthusiasm about returning to New Zealand to collaborate once more with friends and kin, engaging in a project that I believe will be both unexpected and quintessentially aligned with the spirit of the trilogy. The tone we’re cultivating seems to me to echo the original while delving deeper into the character previously known as Smeagol, yet commonly recognized as Gollum.

The wait for the spinoff seems to stretch on endlessly now. It appears as though The Hunt for Gollum will closely resemble an extension of the original Lord of the Rings films, even in terms of filming locations. Given that it’s a franchise that holds significant value for Serkis, I have faith that he’ll do a commendable job with this upcoming installment.

Absolutely, enthusiastic fans might remember that we’ve recently been gifted some fresh content in the realm of “LOTR”. Alongside “The Rings of Power” (which is available for streaming with an Amazon Prime membership), there was also the animated film “The War of the Rohirrim”, where some members of the original trilogy’s voice cast made appearances.

According to current expectations, “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 17, 2027. As it’s not included in the 2025 movie release list, we’ll just have to wait for further updates.

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2025-07-16 04:38