The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

(2025 Re-release)

Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.

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South Africa
$28,797

Domestic (53%)
$1,126,085

Worldwide
$2,126,201

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Summary Details

DistributorSun Africa

Opening$17,001
23 theaters

Budget$94,000,000

MPAAPG-13

Running Time3 hr 21 min

GenresAdventure Drama Fantasy

Widest Release23 theaters

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Date	Rank	Weekend	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Weekend	Estimated
Feb 27-Mar 1	9	$17,001	-	23	-	$739	$17,001	1	false
Mar 6-8	9	$20,371	+19.8%	23	-	$885	-	2	false
Mar 13-15	20	$1,612	-92.1%	17	-6	$94	$28,797	3	false