Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, Official Trailer Unveiled

Warner Bros. has released the first official trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, giving fans an exciting preview of the upcoming anime film set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. The movie is slated to premiere in GSC Malaysia.

Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, known for his work on Ghost in the Shell, this film is a prequel set 183 years before The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The story revolves around Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan, who must defend his kingdom against Wulf, a vengeful lord of the Dunlendings, a neighboring people with a deep grudge against the Rohirrim. Check out the official trailer below.

The film’s central conflict is sparked by Wulf’s desire for revenge after the death of his father. He launches a sudden and brutal attack on Rohan, forcing Helm and his people to retreat to the ancient fortress of the Hornburg, which later becomes known as Helm’s Deep. The story also highlights Helm’s daughter, Héra, who plays a crucial role in leading the resistance against Wulf’s forces.

The trailer teases a mix of intense political intrigue and epic battles, showing a Middle-earth torn by internal strife rather than the looming shadow of a Dark Lord. The anime format offers a fresh visual take on the world of Rohan, while maintaining strong ties to Peter Jackson’s iconic film trilogy, with elements like Howard Shore’s score and the return of Miranda Otto as Éowyn, who narrates the story​.

Fans of both anime and Middle-earth have much to look forward to, as the Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim trailer promises a visually stunning and emotionally intense journey back to Rohan.