Those looking to read all the Lord of the Rings books in chronological order will have to begin with the universe's creation. Tolkien's The Silmarillion outlines the birth of time and space ...

Let’s kick things off with a hot take: in most cases, a Middle-earth marathon should start with The Lord of the Rings trilogy ... the movies were made out of order, and it shows.

That means there’s a whole lot to watch, so we’ve put together a handy guide for anyone wondering how to watch all the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movies in chronological or release date order.

The best Lord of the Rings movies feature stellar characterization and sets, but their chronological order is hard to beat unless they are ranked on pure spectacle and enjoyment. Updated on ...