Principal Photography Dates
The Fellowship of the Ring was filmed primarily between October 1999 and December 2000. Principal photography took place in New Zealand, with additional work at studios in the United Kingdom.
Key Filming Locations
Major scenes were shot across New Zealand, including Matamata for the Shire, Tongariro National Park for Mordor, and the Southern Alps for mountain sequences. Some interior shots were completed at Weta Workshop and Park Road Post in Wellington.
Release and Post-Production Timeline
After filming wrapped, the movie entered extensive post-production. The Fellowship of the Ring premiered on December 10, 2001, and was released theatrically on December 19, 2001. For more details on the production schedule, see the official Lord of the Rings production page at https://www.lordoftherings.net.
