The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended)
The Two Towers (Extended)
The Return of the King (Extended)
The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended)
The Two Towers (Extended)
The Return of the King (Extended)
The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended)
The Two Towers (Extended)
The Return of the King (Extended)
The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended)
The Two Towers (Extended)
The Return of the King (Extended)
The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended)
The Two Towers (Extended)
The Return of the King (Extended)
The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended)
The Two Towers (Extended)
The Return of the King (Extended)
How long are the Lord of the Rings extended editions?
Peter Jackson's extended editions of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King.
Last updated: 2026-06
Total films
3
Total runtime
12.1 hours
At 2 hours/day
6.0 days
| Film | Year | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended) | 2001 | 3h 48min |
The Two Towers (Extended) | 2002 | 3h 55min |
The Return of the King (Extended) | 2003 | 4h 23min |
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Frequently asked questions
All 3 The Lord of the Rings (Extended Editions) movies total 12.1 hours (726 minutes).
All 3 The Lord of the Rings (Extended Editions) films total 12.1 hours (0.5 days of non-stop viewing).
Watching 2 hours per day, the full The Lord of the Rings (Extended Editions) saga takes about 6.0 days (12.1 hours total).
The Lord of the Rings (Extended Editions) includes 3 theatrical films in this list, with a combined runtime of 12.1 hours.
The complete The Lord of the Rings (Extended Editions) lineup runs 12.1 hours (726 minutes). At 1 hour per day, that is roughly 12 days of viewing.