Jackson: The Hunt for Gollum Nears End of Filming
Peter Jackson said at the Sitges Film Festival that The Hunt for Gollum has about two weeks of shooting left and Tintin 2 will be his next film.
Peter Jackson said The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is about two weeks away from finishing filming, according to screenrant.com. He gave the update on October 18, 2026, while receiving the 2026 Honorary Grand Prize at the Sitges Film Festival.
The film is directed by Andy Serkis, who also reprises the role of Gollum. Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and Lee Pace return to their roles, while Anya Taylor-Joy, Leo Woodall, Jamie Dornan and Kate Winslet join the cast. Warner Bros. releases the film on December 17, 2027.
Jackson also said The Lord of the Rings: The Shadow of the Past is in the scriptwriting stage. The project is being developed by Stephen Colbert and Philippa Boyens.
Separately, Jackson said the script for Tintin 2 has already been written and that it will be his next film.
Earlier reports on Shadow of the Past
It was recently reported that The Shadow of the Past had stalled after the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, a report that was quickly debunked. In the original trilogy, Serkis played Gollum, McKellen played Gandalf, Wood played Frodo Baggins and Pace played King Thranduil.
Quick answers
When does The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum come out?
The film is set for release on December 17, 2027, by Warner Bros.
Who is directing The Hunt for Gollum?
Andy Serkis directs and also reprises the role of Gollum.
What is Peter Jackson's next film?
Jackson said Tintin 2 will be his next film and that its script has already been written.