The London premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was a star-studded event held on December 3, 2024, at Leicester Square. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, the film is an anime feature set 183 years before the original trilogy, exploring the story of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. Brian Cox voices Helm, with Miranda Otto reprising her role as Éowyn as the film’s narrator.
Prominent figures from the original Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, including Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Cate Blanchett (Galadriel), Dominic Monaghan (Merry), Billy Boyd (Pippin), and Andy Serkis (Gollum), were in attendance, delighting fans by mingling on the red carpet. New cast members like Benjamin Wainwright and Phoebe Sparrow also made appearances. The event celebrated both the new chapter in Middle-earth’s lore and the legacy of the original adaptations【8†source】【9†source】.
The film will release in theaters on December 13, 2024, offering fans a blend of familiar Middle-earth elements and fresh storytelling【9†source】.
