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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition) is an alternate version of the third movie in the massively popular franchise, with an additional 52 minutes of runtime that gives more depth to the story. Directed by Peter Jackson, the Academy Award-winning film is still a regular feature on streaming platforms.

Here’s how you can watch and stream The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition) via streaming services such as HBO Max.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition) available to watch via streaming?

Yes, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition) is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.

If you have watched The Lord of the Rings trilogy and have read the novels, you would certainly love the extended cut, where you get to further explore the story and check out scenes that didn’t make it to the final version of the released film.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King stars Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Dominic Monaghan, and other notable actors.

Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition) streaming via HBO Max

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition) is available to watch on HBO Max. HBO Max is home to some iconic movie franchises, such as Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Jaws, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and many others.

You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:

1. Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
2. Click ‘Sign Up Now’
3. Choose your plan:
   • $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
   • $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
   • $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
4. Enter your personal information and password
5. Select ‘Create Account’

Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’s synopsis is as follows:

“Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron’s forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam take the ring closer to the heart of Mordor, the dark lord’s realm.”

NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.