The 'The Return of the King' meme stems from the title and promotional imagery of the final installment in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Featuring the heroic Aragorn, the phrase has become an internet shorthand for celebrating the triumphant return of a person, brand, or even a specific piece of software after a long absence. It is widely used to signal that a 'legend' is back in action, often applied to celebrities returning to social media, gamers rejoining a lobby, or a beloved food item returning to a menu. The meme thrives on its sense of epic scale and dramatic flair, making any comeback feel like a historical event.