“The Lord of the Rings” Warner Bros. has just announced that they’ll be releasing a brand new “LOTR” movie in 2026, and it’s all about everyone’s favorite sneaky little creature, Gollum!

During an earnings call on Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav spilled the beans on this epic project. He revealed that the original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy masterminds—Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens—will be producing the movie and will be involved every step of the way. That’s right, the dream team is back together!

Now, before you start thinking this is just going to be a rehash of the old movies, think again. Zaslav assured us that the new film will delve into uncharted storylines. Currently, Walsh, Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou are hard at work in the early stages of script development, crafting a tale that will keep you riveted.

But wait, there’s more! In a press release later on Thursday, Warner Bros. dropped another bombshell. “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” is the working title for the film, and Andy Serkis himself will direct it! That’s right, the man who brought Gollum to life in the original trilogy will be stepping behind the camera and reprising his iconic role. It’s like a Middle-Earth dream come true!

Serkis won’t be doing it alone, though. He’ll have some heavy hitters in his corner, with Ken Kamins serving as executive producer and Serkis’ own company, The Imaginarium, co-producing alongside Jonathan Cavendish.

Now, if you’re worried that this new movie might not live up to the incredible legacy of the original trilogy, fear not. Warner Bros. honchos Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have assured fans that they’re committed to honoring Tolkien’s literary vision and creating a cinematic experience that will blow your mind.

In a heartfelt statement, Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens expressed their excitement about returning to Middle-earth with their good friend and collaborator, Andy Serkis. They promised another epic adventure that would make Tolkien fans proud.

And let’s not forget about Serkis himself. In true Gollum fashion, he gleefully exclaimed, “Yesssss, Precious. The time has come again to venture into the unknown with my dear friends, the extraordinary and incomparable guardians of Middle Earth, Peter, Fran, and Philippa.

“With Mike and Pam and the Warner Bros. team on the quest as well, alongside WETA and our filmmaking family in New Zealand, it’s just all too delicious.”

So, mark your calendars for 2026, folks. “The Hunt for Gollum” is coming, and it’s going to be a wild ride. With the original “LOTR” trilogy grossing nearly $3 billion worldwide and racking up a staggering 17 Academy Awards, including Best Picture for “The Return of the King,” expectations are sky-high for this new installment.

The Information is Taken from Variety and The Hindu