The Fellowship of the Ring is the first film in Peter Jacksonβs adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkienβs epic fantasy trilogy. The story begins in the Shire, a peaceful land inhabited by hobbits, where young Frodo Baggins inherits the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo. This powerful ring was created by the Dark Lord Sauron to control all life in Middle-earth, and it must be destroyed to prevent his return to power.
The wizard Gandalf discovers the Ringβs true identity and warns Frodo of its danger. Together with Sam, Merry, and Pippinβhis loyal hobbit friendsβFrodo sets out on a journey to Rivendell. There, a council is held to decide the Ringβs fate. It is determined that the Ring must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom, where it was forged. A fellowship of nine is formed to protect Frodo on this mission.
The Fellowship includes Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Gandalf, Aragorn the ranger, Legolas the elf, Gimli the dwarf, and Boromir of Gondor. As they travel across treacherous lands, they face many dangers, including attacks by orcs, the monstrous cave troll, and the deadly Balrog in the Mines of Moria. During a tragic battle, Gandalf falls into the abyss while fighting the Balrog, urging the others to continue.
The group reaches the land of LothlΓ³rien, where they are aided by the elf queen Galadriel. However, tensions rise within the group, and Boromir tries to take the Ring from Frodo, driven by its corrupting power. Realizing the danger he poses to his friends, Frodo chooses to continue the journey aloneβbut Sam insists on joining him. The Fellowship is broken, but their mission continues, setting the stage for the epic battles and deeper conflicts to come.