Calling all Middle-earth fans! Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is your golden opportunity to grab the stunning 4K Blu-ray box sets of both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies at incredible discounts. Both collections feature Peter Jackson’s epic theatrical and extended editions. You can snag The Lord of the Rings Trilogy for just $50 (originally $90), and it even qualifies for Amazon’s ‘Buy Two, Get One Free’ Blu-ray promotion. While The Hobbit Trilogy in 4K isn’t part of the B2G1 deal, it’s still an absolute steal at only $34.49 (down from $90).
But wait, there’s more! Amazon is also offering standard Blu-ray versions of both trilogies at low prices, which do qualify for the ‘Buy Two, Get One Free’ deal. If you’re looking for an all-in-one package, the Middle-earth 6-Film Theatrical Collection on Blu-ray is a steal at just $25. And for animation enthusiasts, The War of the Rohirrim anime on Blu-ray can be yours for a mere $12.
Unmissable Middle-earth Movie Deals: Prime Big Deal Days
- 4K Blu-ray Box Sets:
- The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Theatrical & Extended — $50 (
$90) | B2G1 Free - The Hobbit Trilogy: Theatrical & Extended — $34.49 (
$90) - 1080p Blu-ray Box Sets:
- Middle-earth 6-Film Theatrical Collection (Blu-ray) — $25 (
$63) - Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Original Theatrical Collection (Blu-ray) — $13.39 (
$25) | B2G1 Free - The Hobbit Trilogy: Theatrical Collection (Blu-ray) — $16 | B2G1 Free
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy on 4K Blu-ray
$50 (was $90)
Experience Middle-earth like never before! The Lord of the Rings Trilogy in stunning 4K UHD is a visual and auditory masterpiece. The sprawling landscapes, rolling hills, and breathtaking vistas of Middle-earth truly come alive with HDR and modern surround sound. All three films boast Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, alongside immersive Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound.
If you haven’t delved into the extended cuts, prepare for an epic journey. This extended trilogy adds a full two hours to the already lengthy theatrical versions, which famously eclipsed nine hours in cinemas! The Fellowship of the Ring’s extended cut is 30 minutes longer, The Two Towers adds 44 minutes, and The Return of the King extends by a remarkable 51 minutes. In fact, Return of the King’s extended version is one of those rare films that stretches past the four-hour mark.
This comprehensive 9-disc box set dedicates two discs to each film’s extended cut, with one disc for each theatrical version. Here’s a quick look at the immense runtimes (excluding credits):
The Lord of the Rings Theatrical Cuts
- The Fellowship of the Ring – 2 hours 58 minutes
- The Two Towers – 2 hours 59 minutes
- The Return of the King – 3 hours 21 minutes
Total theatrical runtime: 9 hours and 18 minutes
The Lord of the Rings Extended Cuts
- The Fellowship of the Ring – 3 hours 28 minutes
- The Two Towers – 3 hours 43 minutes
- The Return of the King – 4 hours 12 minutes
Total extended runtime: 11 hours and 23 minutes
The Hobbit Trilogy on 4K Blu-ray
$34.49 (was $90)
While perhaps not as universally acclaimed as Jackson’s LOTR Trilogy, The Hobbit Trilogy truly shines in 4K Blu-ray. It offers the same incredible audio and visual enhancements: Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound, along with Dolby Vision and HDR10. Prepare for a visually rich experience!
The extended editions of The Hobbit Trilogy, though adding fewer minutes than its predecessor, still provide an extra hour of content compared to the theatrical releases. Each film is presented on a single disc, making this a 6-disc 4K box set. Here’s the detailed breakdown for each movie:
The Hobbit Theatrical Editions
- An Unexpected Journey – 2 hours 49 minutes
- A Desolation of Smaug – 2 hours 41 minutes
- The Battle of the Five Armies – 2 hours 24 minutes
Total theatrical runtime: 7 hours and 54 minutes
The Hobbit Extended Editions
- An Unexpected Journey – 3 hours 2 minutes
- A Desolation of Smaug – 3 hours 6 minutes
- The Battle of the Five Armies – 2 hours 44 minutes
Total extended runtime: 8 hours and 52 minutes
There are a couple of minor caveats with these 4K trilogy box sets: they don’t include digital copies or the 1080p Blu-ray editions. Additionally, you’ll miss out on the extended edition commentary tracks found on the standard Blu-rays. However, these current sale prices are still a significant win, especially when compared to the $137.33 price tag of the Middle-earth 6-Film Collection that was released earlier this year.
Even More Middle-earth Movie Deals!
For collectors, it’s worth noting that all three Lord of the Rings films also received individual 4K Blu-ray steelbook editions this year. The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers are currently available for $30 each (originally $35), and The Return of the King is set to release next week, also available for preorder at $30. A key advantage of these standalone editions is that they include digital copies, unlike the trilogy box sets.
- The Fellowship of the Ring Steelbook (4K) — $30 (
$35) - The Two Towers Steelbook (4K) — $30 (
$35) - The Return of the King Steelbook (4K) — $30 (
$35) | Releases October 14
Dive into Tolkien’s Literary World: Amazing Book Deals
Beyond the screen, the deals on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original novels and other treasured Middle-earth stories are arguably even more captivating than the Blu-ray promotions. Explore our picks for collectible editions of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and more, all available at fantastic prices during Prime Big Deal Days:
- The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set – Save $216
- Tolkien Illustrated Special Editions for at least 55% off
- Collector’s Editions of LOTR, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion for $10-$14
- Vintage LOTR hardcover box set for $38.75
- The Complete History of Middle-earth – 5,440 pages of immersive fun for $80.65