Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring changed the Oscars forever - Polygon

Return of the King had more nominations and wins than the first movie in the LOTR trilogy, but based on Academy Awards history, Peter Jackson’s Fellowship did more to change the Oscars (and pave the way for future winners like Black Panther) than the Rings sequels. Here’s why, based on Oscar history.

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