The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the second installment in the epic fantasy film trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel. It follows the divided Fellowship as they face new dangers after the events of the first film, with Frodo and Sam journeying toward Mordor and Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli battling Saruman's forces. The story expands the war in Middle-earth and introduces iconic characters and battles.