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February 20, 2026

The Hunt for Gollum looks like a step too far for the endless Lord of the Rings franchise

As the film-makers behind the seemingly neverending river of Tolkien adaptations seek to wring every last drop of story from Middle-earth, it risks running the whole thing into the ground

The Hunt for Gollum looks like a step too far for the endless Lord of the Rings franchise

TL;DR

  • The new movie 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' is based on minor details from Tolkien's novels.
  • The film will feature Aragorn leading the quest to find Gollum, with Gandalf acting as a remote advisor.
  • A synopsis suggests the movie will delve into Gollum's origin story as Sméagol.
  • Critics worry that the film, like other modern adaptations, over-dramatizes Tolkien's work, potentially harming the franchise.
  • The reliance on existing characters and lore raises concerns about a lack of new ideas and a focus on nostalgia.

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