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Warner Bros. Pictures has dropped the new trailer forThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimand it looks like an epic animated adaptation. The events of the film are set 183 years before the original film trilogy and it explores the story of the King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand, and his daughter Héra. Fans are excited about the film after the trailer managed to impress them.
From the war visuals that remind fans of the original trilogy to the fierce female protagonist, there were a lot of things to love about the new series. Peter Jackson is involved in the series as an executive producer, while one actor from the original trilogy is confirmed to return—Miranda Otto as Éowyn.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the RohirrimTrailer Looks Amazing As Fans Expect An Epic Movie
SuccessionstarBrian Coxand Gaia Wise, Emma Thompson’s daughter, will voice Helm Hammerhand and Héra, respectively, inThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. The two will lead a resistance against a sudden attack by Wulf, a ruthless Dunlending lord. Kenji Kamiyama, known for theGhost in the Shellseries, was roped in as the director of the film.
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The film is based onJ.R.R. Tolkien‘s story which was included in the appendices ofThe Lord of the Rings. The trailer gave us a glimpse into the Middle Earth, captured in stunning visuals like its live-action counterpart. It appears that Wise’s Héra will probably be the first sword-wielding female protagonist in Tolkien’s world.
Fans were quick to notice the fierce princess alongside a couple of other positive aspects from the trailer, which was shared onInstagramby Andy Serkis. Fans were convinced that the trailer alone lookedgreater than another series that came from the franchiserecently,The Rings of Power.
They expressed relief over getting some greatLord of the Ringscontent years after the trilogy. Some fans also shared that anime and Middle Earth were the perfect blend that attracted them immediately. It appears that the trailer has won them over as some of the fan reactions read:
This Trailer > The Rings of Power
This looks great!!! Thank the lord we might FINALLY get some good LotR content
Anime Middle Earth, I’m here for it! 🤩
Looks better than I ever imagined!! Night 1 viewing requirement!
Female protagonist scary.
Other actors in the voice cast include Luke Pasqualino, Lorraine Ashbourne, Yazdan Qafouri, Benjamin Wainwright, Laurence Ubong Williams, and Shaun Dooley.Peter Jacksonand Phillippa Boyens, who co-wrote the original trilogy, are back as executive producers. The creative team, including Richard Taylor, Alan Lee, and Tolkien illustrator John Howe, also returned from the original trilogy.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the RohirrimWill Tell The Story Behind Helm’s Deep
In thetrailer, the King of Rohan Helm Hammerhand tells his daughter,“You know nothing of war”, to which Héra replies,“I’m the fastest rider you have.”Fans will then see her on horseback, raising her sword as she prepares to take down enemies. Helm and Héra take a last stand to protect their fortress of the Hornburg, which will later become the famous Helm’s Deep in the original trilogy.
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The antagonist of the story seeks vengeance against the King for the death of his father, which makes him far more ruthless in the film. The official description of the film read (via IMDb):
A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg — a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.
Interestingly, the second season ofThe Rings of Poweris set to premiere on August 29. Meanwhile,Andy Serkis‘ Gollum will be back in the newly announcedLord of the Ringsfilm, titledThe Hunt for Gollum.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimwill hit U.S. theaters on August 18, 2025.
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