Epic Return: The War of the Rohirrim on 4K Blu-ray - February 18
Experience Kenji Kamiyama's riveting anime prequel with Dolby Vision & Atmos.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is making its eagerly anticipated debut on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray on February 18, courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. This latest installment in the Tolkien universe, an original anime feature from New Line Cinema, is directed by award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama. Known for Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Kamiyama joins forces with a stellar voice cast including Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, and Luke Pasqualino.
Set 183 years before J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic trilogy, this film transports audiences back to Middle-earth, following the legendary tale of Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan. Facing a deadly enemy in Wulf, a cunning Dunlending lord driven by vengeance, Helm and his people retreat to the stronghold of the Hornburg—later renowned as Helm's Deep. As pressure mounts, his daughter H�ra must lead the charge in this precarious battle for survival.
The narrative richens with contributions from Oscar-winner Philippa Boyens, the screenwriter team behind both LOTR and The Hobbit series. The executive production lineup features notable names like Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Sam Register, alongside many returning collaborators from the original trilogy.
The release capitalizes on state-of-the-art technology. Viewers will experience the film with stunning DOLBY VISION/HDR visuals and immerse themselves in the DOLBY ATMOS audio track.
Release Contents:
- Return to Helm's Deep - History Becomes Legend: Explore the film's legendary setting.
- Middle-earth and Anime - A Marriage of Creativity: Delve into this creative fusion.
- Hera - A New Hero for Middle-earth: Highlighting the story's resilient new hero.
Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles are available, broadening accessibility for the main feature.
Source: Blu-ray.com