TMDb/The Lord of the Rings: Th Celebrity Discover the epic journey of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, its lasting legacy, and the resurgence of Middle-earth with The Rings of Power. April 25, 2026 AceShowbiz - In December 2001, a cinematic phenomenon began as director Peter Jackson unveiled what many consider one of the greatest film trilogies ever created: The Lord of the Rings. The journey started with The Fellowship of the Ring, followed by two critically acclaimed sequels, The Two Towers and Return of the King.