Andy Serkis' performance as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings films is of the greatest meetings of actor and character in modern movie history. His groundbreaking work expanded the idea of what motion-capture performances are capable of,

Andy Serkis has given an update on the upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel film, currently titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, and has revealed that the expected release date has been delayed.

The Hunt for Gollumwas initially slated for 2026, but an update from Andy Serkis confirms the movie will be delayed — and the reason for pushing it back actually seems sound. The Hunt for Gollum is part of Warner Bros.