Unlike The Lord of the Rings extended cuts, which added entire subplots (e.g., the Mouth of Sauron, Saruman’s expulsion from the White Council), The Hobbit ’s extended edition is more restrained. But that’s its strength. The added minutes solve three problems critics had with the theatrical version:
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| Platform | Format | Cost (approx.) | Notes | |----------|--------|----------------|-------| | | Digital (buy/rent) | $9.99 rent / $19.99 buy | Extended cut listed separately from theatrical | | Apple TV | Digital (4K) | $14.99 rent / $24.99 buy | Includes iTunes Extras (appendices) | | Warner Bros. Shop | Physical 4K/Blu-ray | $29.99 (Blu-ray) / $49.99 (4K) | Often includes digital code | | HBO Max | Streaming | Included with subscription | Only theatrical version; extended not on Max | | Vudu/Fandango | Digital | $9.99 rent | Often on sale for $7.99 | Unlike The Lord of the Rings extended cuts,
Major streaming platforms frequently hold the rights to The Hobbit trilogy. You can utilize free trials to watch the film at no cost. Shop | Physical 4K/Blu-ray | $29
