‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Energy’ trailer hints at Sauron’s return

Amazon is decided to generate buzz for its blockbuster collection The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Energy, and that features a massive new trailer to kick off San Diego Comedian-Con. The three-minute clip sheds significantly extra mild on the story and, to nobody’s shock, units the stage for Sauron’s look. Whereas the present will begin by highlighting the relative peace of Center-earth’s Second Age, it’ll rapidly turn out to be clear that Sauron is coming again — and that factions must unite in the event that they hope to cease the Darkish Lord.

Because the title makes clear, the collection will give attention to the forging of the Rings of Energy so essential to J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world. You may also anticipate to study extra concerning the rise and fall of the island nation of Númenor. Clips proven at Comedian-Con supplied peeks at a youthful Elrond, harfoots (ancestors to hobbits) and Arondir.

The Rings of Energy debuts September 2nd on Prime Video. It is nonetheless too quickly to say if the reported $1 billion manufacturing funds will repay for Amazon. Nevertheless, the web behemoth clearly is not taking probabilities. Speak present host (and Tolkien fan) Stephen Colbert opened the Comedian-Con panel alongside an orchestral efficiency led by composer Bear McCreary. Amazon expects its Lord of the Rings saga to be successful, and it is prepared to spend lavishly on each the manufacturing and the advertising.