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frontpageDiscombobulated | Staff posted Aug 18, 2026 12:42 PM

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Extended Editions (4K UHD Digital Films)

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AppleTV has The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Extended Editions (4K UHD Digital Films) on sale for $14.99.

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Note: Must purchase on iOS device using Apple TV app or on PC using iTunes for Windows software; search for title within Apple TV/iTunes if link is not directing correctly. All films are Movies Anywhere (MA) compatible.

Includes:
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition) (2002)
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Extended Edition) (2003)
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition) (2004)

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $15 less (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $29.99 at the time of this post.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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AppleTV has The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Extended Editions (4K UHD Digital Films) on sale for $14.99.

Thanks to Deal Editor Discombobulated for sharing this deal.

Note: Must purchase on iOS device using Apple TV app or on PC using iTunes for Windows software; search for title within Apple TV/iTunes if link is not directing correctly. All films are Movies Anywhere (MA) compatible.

Includes:
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition) (2002)
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Extended Edition) (2003)
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition) (2004)

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $15 less (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $29.99 at the time of this post.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Aug 18, 2026 1:47 PM
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CrazifootballguyAug 18, 2026 1:47 PM
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Great great movies
Aug 18, 2026 3:14 PM
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Aug 18, 2026 4:07 PM
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FeistyHorn1871Aug 18, 2026 4:07 PM
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Quote from johnmartmill :
Only Two Towers benefits from the Extended treatment. The other two only add "book details" that don't fit the movie (and Return of the King spoils the surprise of the Army of the Dead).
Cool to have an opinion, I thought only fellowship did
Aug 18, 2026 4:15 PM
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DannixrevolutionAug 18, 2026 4:15 PM
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Quote from johnmartmill :
Only Two Towers benefits from the Extended treatment. The other two only add "book details" that don't fit the movie (and Return of the King spoils the surprise of the Army of the Dead).
Nice comment. Back in the day you'd be crucified for preferring theatrical of any of them.I'll keep it in mind next time I watch. Two Towers extended the rest theatrical
Aug 18, 2026 4:22 PM
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JomamuAug 18, 2026 4:22 PM
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I picked up The Hobbit trilogy (extended editions, 4K) last time Apple had this sort of promotion, so glad to do this now for the best trilogy of all time!
Aug 18, 2026 10:27 PM
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ninkeiAug 18, 2026 10:27 PM
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At this price, it's probably worth it for anyone that only has HD now.

How do I tell if I only have HD?
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Aug 19, 2026 12:56 AM
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TidalWaveOne
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Aug 19, 2026 12:56 AM
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Hmmm.... I have the Blu-ray.... so maybe this is an upgrade in picture quality but a downgrade in sound. Thoughts?

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Aug 19, 2026 1:21 AM
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ob2kenobiAug 19, 2026 1:21 AM
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Quote from TidalWaveOne :
Hmmm.... I have the Blu-ray.... so maybe this is an upgrade in picture quality but a downgrade in sound. Thoughts?
The 4K version is just an upscale from the 2K, not a rescan from the negatives. The color grading has been improved a lot from the Blu-ray (in my opinion). But it has the downside that DNR was applied to the image. If you don't think you will notice either of those things, I'd just stick with the Blu-rays.
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Aug 19, 2026 1:23 AM
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BladeDAug 19, 2026 1:23 AM
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Quote from ninkei :
At this price, it's probably worth it for anyone that only has HD now.

How do I tell if I only have HD?
Check at MA. I upgrade only at less than a $3 price.
Aug 19, 2026 1:27 AM
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GandalbAug 19, 2026 1:27 AM
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So worth it
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Aug 19, 2026 3:39 AM
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TidalWaveOne
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Aug 19, 2026 3:39 AM
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Quote from ob2kenobi :
The 4K version is just an upscale from the 2K, not a rescan from the negatives. The color grading has been improved a lot from the Blu-ray (in my opinion). But it has the downside that DNR was applied to the image. If you don't think you will notice either of those things, I'd just stick with the Blu-rays.
Thanks... I'll pass... maybe if there's a deal on the 4K discs then I might bite.
Aug 19, 2026 8:00 AM
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Shake-N-BakeAug 19, 2026 8:00 AM
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Quote from TidalWaveOne :
Hmmm.... I have the Blu-ray.... so maybe this is an upgrade in picture quality but a downgrade in sound. Thoughts?
These are massive upgrades, thanks to the Dolby Vision color change. It's night and day from the previous versions. It's so much more vivid. Not to mention Dolby Atmos audio if you a sound system that supports that.
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Aug 19, 2026 11:30 AM
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ckboyAug 19, 2026 11:30 AM
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Would I need an apple TV subscription to watch this later after I buy it?
Aug 19, 2026 12:35 PM
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MikeChivyAug 19, 2026 12:35 PM
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Quote from ob2kenobi :
The 4K version is just an upscale from the 2K, not a rescan from the negatives. The color grading has been improved a lot from the Blu-ray (in my opinion). But it has the downside that DNR was applied to the image. If you don't think you will notice either of those things, I'd just stick with the Blu-rays.
"tHe 4K vErSiOn iS jUsT aN uPsCaLe FrOm ThE 2K".

The gatekeeping of 4K due to the overblown "problem" of DNR is mind-blowing. The 4K looks better than the 1080P and it's not even close. NOT EVEN CLOSE

Throw in the unnecessary comment of "if you don't think you will notice these things". Typical snob
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Aug 19, 2026 12:38 PM
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BaudLordAug 19, 2026 12:38 PM
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Quote from TidalWaveOne :
Thanks... I'll pass... maybe if there's a deal on the 4K discs then I might bite.
I hope more folks start to trend towards physical media. Especially with how companies are not renewing or even just losing licensing to media folks purchase and now it's unavailable. The whole "you own nothing" limited license and subscription model is a terrible advancement from where we use to be.

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