Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Under different viewing circumstances, the theatrical editions of The Lord of the Rings might be better the first time round ... let me explain.

Screenshots from The Lord of the Rings trilogy are courtesy of New Line Cinema/Warner Bros.

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