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The world premiere was held on the 10th of December 2001 at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. It was released in the United States on the 19th of December 2001 and in New Zealand on the 20th of December 2001.
The film grossed eight hundred and sixty-eight million dollars during its original theatrical run, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 2001. Following subsequent reissues, the total has reached eight hundred and ninety-seven million dollars.
The film won four Academy Awards at the 74th Academy Awards from thirteen nominations. It won for Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, Best Original Score, and Best Visual Effects.
Howard Shore composed the film's score, performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra among other ensembles. Enya contributed two original songs: "Aníron" and the end title theme "May It Be."
Stuart Townsend was cast in the role and began filming before Peter Jackson replaced him, deciding he was too young. Daniel Day-Lewis had been offered the part twice and declined both times before Viggo Mortensen was approached.
Yes. In 2021, the Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.