2003 Release

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Domestic Box Office $377,027,325
Worldwide Box Office $1,118,887,224

Lead Roles

Elijah Wood Viggo Mortensen

Supporting Roles

Cate Blanchett Liv Tyler Ian McKellen Orlando Bloom

Minor Roles (0)

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BO Notes

  • Domestic BO refers to the film's original uninterrupted U.S. and Canada theatrical release. Re-releases are excluded.
  • Worldwide BO refers to the film's lifetime worldwide theatrical gross.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is treated here as part of the site's broader record of franchise-driven theatrical releases. Finishing #1 on the domestic chart puts the film near the very top of its theatrical year. A billion-dollar worldwide result gives the film a broader commercial dimension beyond the U.S. and Canada market.

Featuring Elijah Wood and Viggo Mortensen alongside supporting performances from Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler and Ian McKellen, the cast section adds useful career context. This keeps the page focused on commercial performance and actor connections rather than plot summary.