The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

(2026 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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Domestic (47.5%)
$3,971,340

International (52.3%)
$4,373,721

Worldwide
$8,367,539

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Summary Details

DistributorFathom Entertainment

Opening$2,276,432
1,655 theaters

Budget$94,000,000

MPAAPG-13

Running Time3 hr 21 min

GenresAdventure Drama Fantasy

Widest Release1,655 theaters

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Date	DOW	Rank	Daily	%± YD	%± LW	Theaters	Avg	To Date	Day	Estimated
Jan 18	Sunday	5	$2,276,432	-	-	1,655	$1,375	$2,276,432	1	false
Jan 19 MLK Day	Monday	21	$94,908	-95.8%	-	421	$225	$2,371,340	2	false
Jan 23	Friday	19	$100,000	-	-	421	$237	$2,471,340	6	true
Jan 24	Saturday	20	$200,000	+100%	-	421	$475	$2,671,340	7	true
Jan 25	Sunday	3	$1,300,000	+550%	-42.9%	421	$3,087	$3,971,340	8	true