Update: SM Cinema has changed the playdate from February 25 to February 27. The change has been reflected in this article.
Since the January theatrical release of the extended edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring for the film’s 25th anniversary, fans have been clamoring for the re-release of The Two Towers and Return of the King as well.
Now, it looks like fans won’t have to wait anymore. The SM Cinemas website has listed the extended edition of The Two Towers for a February 27 release date, playing until March 1.
Picking up from the end of The Fellowship of the Ring, the second in the trilogy will follow hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) as they make their way closer and closer to Mordor to destroy the ring.
The extended edition of the film will run 3 hours and 43 minutes, compared with the original’s 2 hours and 59 minutes.
As of writing, no specific cinema locations have been listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The extended edition is listed on SM Cinema’s website for a February 27 release, playing until March 1. The playdate was updated from an initial February 25 date.
The extended edition runs 3 hours and 43 minutes, compared to the original theatrical cut’s 2 hours and 59 minutes.
As of this writing, no specific cinema locations have been listed for the February 27 release.
Yes. The extended edition of “The Fellowship of the Ring” was re-released in theaters in January 2026 for the film’s 25th anniversary, prompting fan demand for the sequel’s re-release.
The film picks up after “The Fellowship of the Ring,” following hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) as they journey closer to Mordor to destroy the ring.
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