'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' finishes filming

Cameras have officially stopped rolling on the new Lord of the Rings movie. Per MovieWeb, director Andy Serkis confirmed that principal photography for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' has wrapped.

The film takes place in the era after Bilbo Baggins' adventure but before Frodo's quest begins. Serkis, who is also returning to play Gollum, called the experience of directing and starring "an incredible journey" during an interview on The Morning Mosh Pit.

The production, which shot in New Zealand, now moves into its post-production phase. This stage will involve creating the visual effects and landscapes for Middle-earth.

The movie features a cast mixing returning actors like Ian McKellen with new faces such as Jamie Dornan as Aragorn. 'The Hunt for Gollum' is scheduled to hit theaters on December 17, 2027.