Skydance delays film project
Knight Edge Media reported in October 2026 that Skydance, a company formed by the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, had put a film project on hold. However, Warner Bros. later clarified that the project was not canceled.New details on The Hunt for Gollin
The New Zealand director, who is producing but not directing the film, confirmed to ScreenRant on October 20 that the script for the sequel to the original trilogy is still in development. He did not share specific filming or release dates.New Lord of the Rings film in the works
Titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past (a provisional title), the film is set 14 years after Frodo's departure, which concludes The Return of the King. Warner Bros. announced the project as early as March 25, 2026.Plot and script details revealed
The film’s official synopsis describes Sam, Merry, and Pippin searching for the beginnings of their adventure in Middle-earth, while Sam’s daughter, Elanor, uncovers a hidden secret. The script is written by Philippa Boyens, co-screenwriter of the original trilogy, and includes contributions from Stephen Colbert and his son, Peter McGee.Other projects progressing
While Shadow of the Past remains in the script phase, Peter Jackson’s other projects are more advanced. The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis, is nearing completion with only two weeks of filming left in New Zealand.Tintin sequel on track
The sequel to The Adventures of Tintin is also progressing. The script, co-written with Fran Walsh, is fully written, and Jackson plans to direct it personally after completing The Hunt for Gollum.
