Warner Bros. has just announced it will return to the well of one of its most valuable IPs, Lord of the Rings, for a new feature film out in 2026.

The movie is called Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, so the catch here is that this is a movie…starring Gollum, which may not be what many fans were hoping for, rather than touching on other aspects or timelines of the larger LOTR universe. Not…more Gollum.

Naturally, Gollum actor Andy Serkis is returning for the role, but not only that, he’s also directing the film. Serkis previously directed the Venom sequel, Let There Be Carnage, and 2018’s Mowgli movie. This would be the first LOTR film not directed by Peter Jackson, who is instead producing…