A "Lord of the Rings" prequel following Gollum is in the works, and some fans are questioning if we need it or not.
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When the news dropped in May 2024 that a new "Lord of the Rings" film was in the works, 21 years after "The Return of the King," some fans wondered if "The Hunt for Gollum" was really a necessary story.
Of course, this movie might have something to do with the fact that the original "LOTR" trilogy and its prequel "Hobbit" trilogy made billions at the box office.
It isn't the first time Hollywood has released a prequel that may or may not be totally necessary. We've compiled a list of the 21 best, worst, or confusing prequels of all time — keep reading to see which films made the cut.