TMDb/The Lord of the Rings: Th Movie Explore Gollum's untold story. Andy Serkis directs & stars with Elijah Wood returning as Frodo in the new LOTR spinoff, coming 2027. April 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - More than ten years after the last Middle-earth film captivated audiences, the beloved The Lord of the Rings franchise is preparing for a new chapter. The upcoming spinoff, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, slated for release in December 2027, aims to explore untold stories within Tolkien's universe. What makes this project particularly notable is the return of key franchise veterans.