Rings film trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson and based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, was primarily filmed in New Zealand. The country's stunning landscapes and natural beauty made it an ideal location to bring Tolkien's vivid descriptions of Middle-earth to life on the big screen. Many locations throughout New Zealand, including national parks, forests, and mountains, were used to create the various landscapes of Middle-earth. The success of the Lord of the Rings movies helped put New Zealand on the map as a top destination for film tourism, with many fans of the movies visiting the country each year to visit the filming locations.