Amazon's Prime Day event is offering a substantial discount on the Middle-Earth 6-Film Collection, bringing the price down to $89.49 from its usual $126.52. This collection encompasses Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, presented in 4K Ultra HD and remastered Blu-ray formats, alongside digital copies.
The box set includes both the theatrical and extended editions of all six films. Enhancing the viewing experience, the collection features a Dolby Atmos TrueHD soundtrack for Howard Shore's musical scores and spans across 30 discs. It also contains extensive bonus content, including audio commentaries and featurettes detailing the making of the films. Subtitles are available in English, French, and Spanish.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy, released starting in 2001, garnered significant critical acclaim, earning 17 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. The Hobbit trilogy, released from 2012, received seven Academy Award nominations.
Beyond the film collection, Amazon's Prime Day sale also extends to deluxe illustrated editions of J.R.R. Tolkien's works. The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion special edition hardcover books, typically retailing for a combined $640, are available for $268.70. Individual prices for these editions are also reduced, with The Hobbit Deluxe Illustrated: Tolkien Special Edition at $81 (was $195), The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated: Tolkien Special Edition at $82.56 (was $195), and The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated: Tolkien Special Edition at $105.14 (was $250).
This sale is part of Amazon's wider Prime Day offerings, which include various other Blu-ray and DVD deals, as well as discounts on video games, Lego, and tech products.