| Version | Runtime | Notes | |--------|---------|-------| | | 2 hours, 58 minutes (178 minutes) | Closely follows the main plot, cuts some scenes (e.g., Tom Bombadil, the Barrow-downs). | | Extended Edition | 3 hours, 48 minutes (228 minutes) | Adds about 50 minutes of extra footage, including character development, extended lore, and scenes omitted from theaters. |