TMDb/The Lord of the Rings: Th Movie Journey back to Middle-earth in 2027. Andy Serkis directs and stars as Gollum in this new prequel, with Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Leo Woodall joining the c... March 21, 2026 AceShowbiz - Fans of The Lord of the Rings universe are eagerly anticipating a fresh journey back to Middle Earth with the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, scheduled for release in 2027.