The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (2025), Tom Holland stars as a young Aragorn, tasked with tracking down the elusive Gollum to prevent him from revealing the secrets of the One Ring. This untold story, set before the events of The Fellowship of the Ring, captures the intense and suspenseful journey of Aragorn and the dangers lurking along his path. Andy Serkis reprises his iconic role as Gollum, bringing new layers of depth to the troubled character.
The trailer opens with dark, mist-laden forests and snowy mountain paths as Aragorn, dressed in rugged ranger attire, traverses treacherous landscapes to find Gollum. Gandalf (featured in brief voiceover) warns of Gollum’s importance, explaining that the creature knows of the Ring’s whereabouts and poses a severe risk if captured by Sauron’s servants. Gandalf urges Aragorn to capture Gollum before any foul forces can get to him, emphasizing the stakes and Aragorn’s duty to Middle-earth.
As Aragorn tracks Gollum, viewers see flashes of Gollum’s own journey, surviving in hiding while driven mad by the loss of his “precious.” The trailer captures his eerie movements in dark caves, his hissing whispers haunting the atmosphere. Gollum’s flashbacks show glimpses of his life with the Ring, hinting at his tortured past and the tragic obsession that consumes him.
The trailer’s middle portion escalates as Aragorn encounters orc scouting parties, wargs, and even signs of Nazgûl, signaling the danger that follows Gollum wherever he goes. Tom Holland’s Aragorn is shown in intense combat sequences, displaying his skill as a ranger and his ability to navigate the wilderness undetected. These scenes highlight the stealthy and deadly skills that will one day make him a legendary king.
In the final moments, Aragorn corners Gollum, who is cowering yet defiant, muttering about the “precious” and “tricksy” strangers. The trailer ends with Aragorn extending his hand to the creature, his expression a mix of pity and wariness. The screen fades to black with Gollum’s final line echoing: “They’ll never take it from us…” This glimpse into The Hunt for Gollum sets the stage for an adventure fraught with moral complexity, danger, and the early signs of the hero Aragorn is destined to become.
