Prepared for: General Reference Data Source: New Line Cinema, official home video releases Films directed by: Peter Jackson Overview Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings consists of three live-action feature films released between 2001 and 2003. Each film exists in two primary versions: the Theatrical Cut (released in cinemas) and the Extended Edition (released on DVD/Blu-ray/4K, including additional scenes and longer credits).