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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Returns to Netflix Top 10

The 2012 Middle-earth film is drawing viewers again on Netflix, more than a decade after its release, according to Collider.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has re-entered Netflix's Top 10 most-watched titles this week, according to Collider. The film, released more than a decade ago, is again drawing viewers on the streaming service.

Critical reception at the time of release was mixed. On Rotten Tomatoes, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey holds a 64% critics' score from 302 reviews and an 83% audience score.

The renewed interest arrives as The Rings of Power, Amazon's other Middle-earth series, is expected to return for Season 3 in a few days.

Two Middle-earth titles back in view

The Rings of Power premiered on September 1, 2022; 25 million people worldwide watched in its first 24 hours, making it the streamer's biggest premiere ever.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey divided critics and fans when it was first released.

Quick answers

Where can I watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

It is currently streaming on Netflix, where it ranks in the platform's Top 10 this week.

What are the Rotten Tomatoes scores for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

The film has a 64% critics' score from 302 reviews and an 83% audience score.

When does The Rings of Power Season 3 arrive?

The Rings of Power is expected to return for Season 3 in a few days.

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