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It has been two months since the release of Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim in theaters, and now it is making its way to Max on Friday, February 28.

According to Deadline, the anime film will be available on Warner Bros.’ streaming service prior to its broadcast debut on Saturday, March 1. When it was initially released, Rohirrim was overshadowed by other, more prominent movies, resulting in a worldwide box office gross of $20 million. Just two weeks after its theatrical release, it became available on various digital platforms, and it has recently been released on Blu-Ray and DVD, albeit without much fanfare. Therefore, if you have been interested in seeing it but were hesitant to spend money, this presents an opportunity to do so.

The film, directed by Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex’s Kenji Kamiyama, is set nearly 200 years before the events of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. It stars Gaia Wise as Héra, the daughter of Rohan’s then-king, Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox). After Helm accidentally kills the lord of the neighboring Dunlendings, a war breaks out between the two kingdoms, pitting Héra against her would-be betrothed, Wulf (Luke Pasqualiano). The reviews for the film, including our own, were mixed, with many appreciating the scale but being underwhelmed by the animation and story, which is based on the appendices of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works. Although it may not have been a massive success, it is possible that it could turn out to be a hidden gem upon viewing.

If Rohirrim is not to your liking, there are other Rings media to look forward to: Rings of Power is returning for a third season on Prime Video, and WB still has the Gollum spinoff movie in the works.

For more io9 news, check out the expected release dates for the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.


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