The Lord of the Rings franchise is entering an exciting new era with multiple projects in development. The highly anticipated Season 3 of The Rings of Power is set to premiere on November 11, 2023, while the film The Hunt for Gollum is scheduled for release on December 17, 2023. This film will compete with Avengers: Secret Wars for box office attention, potentially making it one of the biggest movie weekends ever. Fans were surprised to learn that Jamie Dornan will portray Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum, replacing Viggo Mortensen. Moreover, Warhorse Studios, known for the Kingdom Come: Deliverance games, has announced the development of a new open-world RPG set in Middle-earth, though details remain scarce as the project is still in early stages. The franchise's expansion into both film and gaming continues to excite fans worldwide, promising a rich and immersive experience in Tolkien's universe.