TMDb/The Lord of the Rings: Th Movie Explore Middle-earth anew. The Hunt for Gollum bridges The Hobbit & LOTR, featuring Aragorn, Gandalf, and a beloved character's return. April 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Thirteen years after the last portrayal of the character, The Hunt for Gollum offers a chance to revisit one of the most compelling yet underutilized castings in the Lord of the Rings franchise. This new film is set during the time between Bilbo Baggins' birthday and Frodo's departure from the Shire, placing it squarely within the timeline of The Fellowship of the Ring.