A cinematic prequel to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit trilogy is Peter Jackson's epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved masterpiece. Set in Middle-earth sixty years before the One Ring began its journey to Mordor, the saga follows the unassuming hobbit Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an extraordinary quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. From the rolling hills of the Shire to the desolate wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, this trilogy expands the mythology of the world, introducing iconic characters and setting the stage for the War of the Ring.
Franchise Information |
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Main Language |
English |
Country |
United States New Zealand |
Release Span |
2012 – 2014 |
Total Movies |
3 Movies |
Genre |
Adventure
Fantasy Action |
Total Budget |
$745,000,000 |
Total Box Office |
$2,937,571,761 |
Key Crew |
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Directed by |
Peter Jackson |
Produced by |
Peter Jackson Fran Walsh Carolynne Cunningham Philippa Boyens |
Written by |
Fran Walsh Philippa Boyens Peter Jackson Guillermo del Toro |
Music by |
Howard Shore |
Production Co. |
New Line Cinema Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) WingNut Films |
Distributed by |
Warner Bros. Pictures |
Main Cast |
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The Collection
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving Hobbit, is thrust into an epic quest when the wizard Gandalf recruits him to aid Thorin Oakenshield and his company of Dwarves. Their mission: to reclaim their stolen mountain home from a dragon. Along the treacherous path through the Misty Mountains, Bilbo encounters creatures of nightmare, discovers his own hidden courage, and stumbles upon a simple gold ring that holds the fate of Middle-earth within it.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
The company continues their perilous journey East, facing the giant spiders of Mirkwood and the dungeons of the Wood-elves before being smuggled into Lake-town. As Gandalf uncovers the terrifying truth about the Necromancer in Dol Guldur, Bilbo and the Dwarves finally reach the Lonely Mountain. There, Bilbo must enter the dragon's lair to steal the Arkenstone, awakening the slumbering calamity that is Smaug.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
With Smaug unleashed and subsequently defeated, the Lonely Mountain becomes a prize that draws armies from across the land. Thorin Oakenshield, consumed by dragon-sickness, refuses to share the treasure, leading to a standoff with Elves and Men. But as the dark lord Sauron launches a massive Orc assault, the races of Middle-earth must set aside their grievances and unite in a definitive battle for survival, marking the end of Bilbo's journey and the beginning of a new era.