The peak of excitement for "Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim" is set to be reached next week.
Following its theatrical release, "Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim" is now available on Max from February 28. This anime film, directed by Kenji Kamiyama of "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex," initially generated less buzz than other movies, earning $20 million worldwide at the box office.
Set 190 years before the film trilogy, the story revolves around Gaia Wise as Héra, the princess of Rohan. After a misunderstanding with the neighboring Dunlendings, Héra finds herself at odds with her would-be groom, Wulf (Luke Pasqualiano). Critical reception for the film was mixed, with praise for its scale and an innovative female lead but criticism for its animation and storyline, which is inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's appendices.
If you missed the opportunity to see it in theaters but are interested, now's your chance. Additionally, fans of "Lord of the Rings" can look forward to the return of "Rings of Power" for a third season on Prime Video and an upcoming Gollum spinoff film.
As for the film's critical reception, it received a mixed to negative response, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 48%. While it struggled with identity and was criticized for relying heavily on callbacks to previous films, its visuals and music were largely praised.
In terms of box office performance, "War of the Rohirrim" underperformed, earning just under $20 million worldwide. Despite this, the film has a higher audience score of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a more positive reception on streaming platforms.
With its release on Max, this anime adaptation offers audiences an opportunity to explore a new chapter in the "Lord of the Rings" universe. And for those who prefer live-action, there are still exciting developments on the horizon, such as the return of "Rings of Power" and the upcoming Gollum spinoff film.
- Fans of 'Lord of the Rings' who missed the theater screening of "Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim" can now appreciate the movie on Max, as it's now available from February 28.
- Despite its $20 million worldwide box office earnings, the anime film "Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim" directed by Kenji Kamiyama, has a higher audience score of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, demonstrating a more positive reception on streaming platforms.
- 'Io9' viewers might be interested in the future of 'Lord of the Rings' cinema, including the third season of "Rings of Power" on Prime Video and an upcoming Gollum spinoff film.
- Critics of the anime movie "Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim" had mixed feelings, with praise for its scale, innovative female lead, visuals, and music, but criticism towards its animation, storyline, and relying too heavily on callbacks to previous films.
