Peter Jackson confirmed that Stephen Colbert's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Shadow of the Past' is still in scriptwriting, dispelling rumours it had been paused.
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01Summary
- 01Peter Jackson spoke at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain in October 2026.
- 02Jackson stated that 'The Shadow of the Past' is in the scriptwriting stage.
- 03He also confirmed that 'The Hunt for Gollum', directed by Andy Serkis, is almost finished filming with about two weeks of shooting left.
- 04'The Hunt for Gollum' is scheduled for theatrical release on December 17, 2027.
- 05The third season of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' premieres on November 11, 2026.
02Why it matters
This confirms that another Middle-earth film is still in active development despite earlier reports of delays, giving fans a clearer picture of upcoming releases.
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