Ever since it was first announced two years ago, Tolkien fans have been clamoring to return to Middle-Earth in the new film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. At long last, this Holiday season, the battle will be finally coming to the big screen!

From Kenji Kamiyama, the legendary anime director behind Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, comes a new vision of the Lord of the Rings saga, as we’ve never seen it before. Those looking for something incredibly fresh will be getting it through a stunning showcase of striking vivid colors and dynamic action as only anime can bring you. From the looks of the trailer, we are in for something truly special!

Take a look for yourself here:

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will feature the voice talents of Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, and LOTR alum, Miranda Otto. The story is set 200 years before the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy, and will tell the story of Helm’s Deep.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will be hitting theaters December 13, 2024