The original high-fantasy novel trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, which serves as the source material for the movie, is published between 1954 and 1955.
Peter Jackson is announced to direct the film adaptation of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, leading to the production of The Fellowship of the Ring.
Filming of The Fellowship of the Ring starts in New Zealand, marking the beginning of the production phase for the movie.
The movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is released to the public, starting the cinematic journey of the trilogy.