For Lord of the rings, it's also wise generational timing (akin to Star Wars episodes 1 and 7). The Fellowship of the Ring (film, 2001) is just over 20 years o

For Lord of the rings, it's also wise generational timing (akin to Star Wars episodes 1 and 7). The Fellowship of the Ring (film, 2001) is just over 20 years old, which creates, now, 25-45 year olds significant childhood nostalgia, just in time for them to be able to show their ~5-15 year old children (in their most formative years)