Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Orphan protagonists (Luke and Frodo) that both start the story living with their Uncles.
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Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
A 'comic relief' pairing (C-3PO and R2-D2/ Merry and Pippin). -
Ian McKellen in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
A wise, powerful mentor who dies during the first installment (Gandalf and Obi-Wan Kenobi) -
Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Final battles that happen near lava (Anakin vs Obi-Wan and the Frodo vs Gollum in Mount Doom). -
Andy Serkis in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Andy Serkis portrays a motion capture villain who dies in both occasions (Gollum and Snoke). -
James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The main villains (Darth Vader and Sauron) have a dark armor and cover their faces. -
Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, and John Rhys-Davies in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
An iconic trio (Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli/Luke, Han and Leia). -
Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Both of the main characters have a problem with their hand (Frodo lost his finger and Luke his hand). -
Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, and Andy Serkis in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The third film of each series has the word 'return' in title (The Return of the King and Return of the Jedi). -
Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Amazing trilogies with a controversial prequel trilogy. -
Christopher Lee in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Christopher Lee portrays a villain in both series (Saruman and Count Dooku). -
Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
The "good guys" wield swords that glow blue (Luke and Obi-Wan with their lightsabers/ Gandalf and Frodo with Sting and Glamdring). -
Liv Tyler and Viggo Mortensen in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Beautiful weddings (Aragorn and Arwen/Anakin and Padme). -
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The main characters are trying to hide from their enemies in snowy, isolated places, only to be discovered (Caradhras and Hoth). -
Elijah Wood, Matt Appleton, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys-Davies, Hugo Weaving, and Sam Kelly in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Important councils (the council of Elrond and the council of Jedis). -
Frank Oz and Yoda in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
A creature who appears in the second movie and talks unorthodox (Yoda and Gollum). -
Liv Tyler in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Beautiful princesses (Arwen and Leia). -
Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Love story with tragic ending (Anakin and Padme/Tauriel and Kili). -
Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
Characters who are hated by many fans (Jar Jar Binks and Tauriel). -
Alec Guinness, Harrison Ford, and Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Protagonist encounter an ally in a dangerous pub (Han Solo and Aragorn). -
Orlando Bloom in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
A character with a bow and a crossbow (Legolas and Chewbacca). -
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
Armies which are pretty much useless (Stormtroopers and Orcs). -
Sean Astin in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Protagonist's best friend that won't let them do it alone (Sam and Han Solo). -
Joonas Suotamo in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Sympathetic creatures (Chewbacca and Gollum). -
Viggo Mortensen in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Characters with necklaces given from their lovers (Evenstar and Japor Snippet). -
Woody Harrelson in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
A traitor (Saruman and Beckett). -
Sean Bean, Viggo Mortensen, and Orlando Bloom in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Big statues (Argonath and Maz Kanata's). -
Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, and Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Heroes "wearing enemy's skin" (Luke and Han in the stormtrooper armor and Frodo and Sam in the Orc armor). -
Miranda Otto in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Strong female warriors (Rey and Eowyn) who can defeat the strongest villain (Witch-King and Kylo Ren). -
David Alan Barclay, Toby Philpott, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
An overweight creature who is villainous (Jabba and Goblin king). -
Benedict Cumberbatch in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
Prequels with terrible use of CGI. -
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Villains who have an advantage in battles (inside a Walker/on an Oliphaunt). -
Viggo Mortensen in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
A ceremony at the end of the film (Aragorn became king/ Luke and his friends at the Victory Ceremony). -
James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Villains who move things with their mind (Darth Vader and Saruman). -
Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Main characters who see visions (Frodo and Rey).
