Summary
The official trailer forThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the RohirrimhasLOTRfans wondering if Sauron will appear in the animated feature film. In particular,one moment at the end of the trailer suggests that Middle-earth’s second Dark Lord might appear. The scene in question features an orc who’s collecting rings in a pouch and muttering, “What does Mordor want with rings?” Directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex),The War of the Rohirrimis an anime film based on J.R.R. Tolkien’sThe Lord of the Rings.
The War of the Rohirrimis set 183 years before the events ofPeter Jackson’sThe Lord of the Ringsmovies, so it serves as a precursor to Frodo’s journey to destroy the One Ring. Nonetheless, the film is expected to have plenty of references to theLOTRtrilogy. For example, Miranda Otto, who plays Rohan’s shieldmaiden Éowyn inThe Two TowersandThe Return of the King, narrates the film. AlthoughThe War of the Rohirrim’s cast of charactershasn’t been fully revealed,it’s possible that Sauron, LOTR’s core antagonist, will make a fleeting appearance in the project.
Sauron Is Looking For The One Ring In LOTR: War Of The Rohirrim
The Orc’s Line Confirms That The Dark Lord Is Already Searching For The One Ring
In addition to being thefeminist storyLOTRactually needs,War of the Rohirrimteased Sauron’s quest to track down the One Ring. While some fans might be stuck wonderingwhatWar of the Rohirrimmeans, others are diving deeper into the anime prequel’s possibilities. Given the orc’s line in the trailer about Mordor — Sauron’s seat of power — searching Middle-earth for rings, it seems likely that the plot point will surface amid the tale of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox). AsLOTRmakes clear,Sauron will stop at nothing to rebuild his power and obtain the One Ring.
…a disguised Sauron befriends Celebrimbor’s Elven-smiths of Eregion, convincing them to forge the Rings of Power.
The former chief lieutenant of Morgoth, Sauron reappears in the Second Age. Intent on conquering Middle-earth himself, a disguised Sauron befriends Celebrimbor’s Elven-smiths of Eregion, convincing them to forge the Rings of Power.In secret, Sauron forges the One Ring — the one to rule all others.This, of course, gives way to the War of the Last Alliance. As portrayed in Jackson’s films, Isildur cuts the One Ring from Sauron’s hand, but doesn’t destroy it. This leads toGollum’s time with the One Ring, Bilbo’s discovery of it, and, finally, Frodo’s quest to destroy the corrupting object.
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Sauron Could Make A Cameo Appearance In War Of The Rohirrim
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After Isildur loses the One Ring, it becomes clear that it wants to return to its creator. However,Sauron spends thousands of years as a shapeless, dormant evil. As he amasses power and builds his army, Sauron — from his seat of power — searches for the One Ring. WhileThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimfocuses more onRohan’s legendary king, Helm Hammerhand, otherLOTRtie-ins, such as the upcoming Gollum movie, are more clearly linked to Sauron’s story. However, a Sauron cameo would certainly strengthen the connective tissue between the variousLOTRprojects.
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The Dark Lord Is Quietly Rebuilding His Power During The Events Of The Anime Movie
The canonicalLord of the Ringstimelineshows thatSauron is alive duringThe War of the Rohirrim, though he’s certainly not at the height of his influence. Instead, the Dark Lord is quietly rebuilding his power and army, all while sending agents to search for the One Ring. WithThe War of the Rohirrimtaking place thousands of years afterThe Rings of Power’s story, and just 183 years beforeThe Lord of the Rings, Gollum is in possession of the One Ring during the events of the anime film, so any Sauron cameo would be minor.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimis slated to premiere in theaters on June 08, 2025.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Set before the events of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is an animated action-adventure fantasy film that follows a King of Rohan named Helm Hammerhand. When his home comes under siege by Dunlendings, Hammerhand prepares himself and his allies to fight back against them, with the war leading to the eventual establishment of Helm’s Deep.
