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.
The film is nominated for multiple Academy Awards, recognizing its achievements in areas such as visual effects, music, and art direction.
Bilbo Baggins celebrates his 111th birthday in the Shire, marking the beginning of the story and prompting his decision to leave the Shire.
Bilbo secretly departs from the Shire, leaving the One Ring behind for Frodo to inherit.
Gandalf investigates the true nature of Bilbo's ring and discovers it is the One Ring of power.
Frodo begins to prepare for a journey to protect the One Ring from Sauron's servants.
Frodo departs the Shire with Sam and Pippin, beginning his quest to bring the Ring to Rivendell.
The group encounters the Nazgûl at the inn in Bree, heightening the danger of their mission.
Frodo is stabbed by a Ringwraith's Morgul blade and begins to suffer from its effects.
Frodo and his companions reach the Elven refuge of Rivendell, where Frodo begins to recover.
Leaders from various peoples of Middle-earth meet to decide the fate of the One Ring.
The group consisting of Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Boromir is formed to destroy the Ring.
The Fellowship traverses the dangerous underground realm of Moria, encountering orcs and a Balrog.
Gandalf confronts the Balrog and falls into the abyss, presumed dead by the Fellowship.
The Fellowship reaches the Elven realm of Lothlórien to rest and recover.
Galadriel gives each member of the Fellowship gifts to aid them on their quest.
The Fellowship travels by boats down the river toward Mordor.
Boromir tries to seize the Ring from Frodo, causing a rift in the Fellowship.
Frodo chooses to leave the Fellowship to continue his quest alone for the safety of the others.
Frodo and Sam set off toward Mordor alone, beginning the end of the Fellowship as a group.
