New Lord Of The Rings Movie Is A Huge Flop, But Warner Bros. Might Not Care

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Hobbit spinoff 'War of the Rohirrim' bombs at box office, but Warner Bros. unfazed thanks to streaming strategy

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The 'Lord of the Rings' prequel only grossed $12 million in its opening weekend, a far cry from the billion-dollar success of the original trilogy
However, Warner Bros. execs are betting on the film's long-term performance on their new streaming platform, which is the studio's main focus for the franchise moving forward

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Warner Bros., The War of the Rohirrim, Lord of the Rings trilogy