The highly anticipated second season of 'The Rings of Power' is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on August 29, 2024, and promises a larger scale and darker storytelling, likened to Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' by showrunners Patrick McKay and JD Payne. This season will delve deeper into the creation of the Rings of Power, exploring the psychological impacts on various races in Middle-earth, particularly the elves and dwarves. Meanwhile, the anime film 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' is in the works, focusing on Helm Hammerhand's legacy and the origins of Helm's Deep, set 200 years before 'The Lord of the Rings'. The film aims to provide a self-contained narrative while connecting to the established lore of the franchise. Fans are eagerly awaiting a season that promises to expand on the intricate lore of Tolkien's world, despite Peter Jackson's non-involvement in the series.