The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power is Amazon Prime Video’s Biggest Launch

The first two episodes of the television series The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power attracted more than 25 million viewers worldwide.

Released Sept. 1 exclusively on Amazon Prime Video with two episodes in 240 countries and territories worldwide, The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power co-created by JD Payne and Patrick McKay officially brings the best and largest audience to the e-commerce giant’s streaming platform.

25 million viewers worldwide in the first 24 hours. Thank you for making #TheRingsOfPower the most watched series premiere on @PrimeVideo. pic.twitter.com/HeKCVNn5hx

— The Lord of the Rings on Prime (@LOTRonPrime) September 3, 2022

Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, said:

It’s somehow fitting that J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories – some of the most popular of all time and what many consider to be the true origin of the fantasy genre – brought us to this moment of pride. I am very grateful to Tolkien Estate, as well as our showrunners JD Payne and Patrick McKay, executive producer Lindsey Weber, the cast and crew for their tireless collaborative efforts and boundless creative energy. And the tens of millions of fans watching us, clearly as passionate about Middle-earth as we are, are the true measure of our success.

The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power season 1 ends in October

The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power brings the heroic legends of Middle-earth’s legendary Second Age to the screen for the first time. Set thousands of years before J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, this epic drama will take viewers back to a time when great powers were created, kingdoms rose to glory and collapsed. were tested where hope hung in the balance and where one of Tolkien’s greatest villains ever threatened to plunge the entire world into darkness.

Set in a time of relative peace, the series follows a cast of characters both familiar and new as they confront the horrific reappearance of evil in Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elven capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Numenor, and to the far reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will leave a legacy that will last forever. after their disappearance.