J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novel 'The Lord of the Rings' was published in three volumes: 'The Fellowship of the Ring', 'The Two Towers', and 'The Return of the King'.
New Line Cinema acquired the film rights to 'The Lord of the Rings' and began planning an adaptation of the novels.
Principal photography for the film adaptations of 'The Lord of the Rings' began in New Zealand, directed by Peter Jackson.
The first film in the trilogy was released, bringing J.R.R. Tolkien's work to the big screen.
The final film in the trilogy was released, concluding the epic cinematic journey.
Sauron forges the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom to control the other Rings of Power and dominate Middle-earth.
Elves and Men form an alliance to oppose Sauron's growing power, leading to a great war.
The decisive battle between the Last Alliance and Sauron’s forces before the siege of Barad-dûr.
The Last Alliance besieges Barad-dûr; Sauron is defeated and the One Ring is cut from his hand by Isildur.
Isildur claims the One Ring for himself instead of destroying it, leading to future conflict.
Isildur is ambushed and killed; the One Ring is lost in the River Anduin for centuries.
Gollum discovers the One Ring, which corrupts him and prolongs his life unnaturally.
Bilbo finds the One Ring during his adventure in the Hobbit and keeps it unknowingly.
A council in Rivendell decides to form the Fellowship tasked with destroying the One Ring.
The nine members of the Fellowship set out on their quest to destroy the One Ring.
After the death of Boromir, the Fellowship is split, and members go their separate ways.
Rohan defends Helm's Deep against Saruman's army in a pivotal conflict.
Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee succeed in destroying the One Ring in Mount Doom ending Sauron's power.
Aragorn is crowned King of Gondor, marking the restoration of the kingdom.
Frodo, Gandalf, and other Ring-bearers depart Middle-earth for the Undying Lands.
