Middle-earth Movies: Hobbit Films
The Hobbit trilogy is a prequel to The Lord of the Rings, chronicling Bilbo Baggins' adventure with a company of dwarves to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug. Set 60 years before the events of Lord of the Rings, these films explore how Bilbo acquired the One Ring and showcase a lighter, more adventure-focused tone.
The trilogy expands Middle-earth lore with impressive action sequences and introduces beloved characters like the wizard Radagast and the Elven king Thranduil, although fans often debate whether stretching Tolkien's short novel into three films was necessary.
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
A reluctant hobbit named Bilbo Baggins is whisked away from his comfortable home by the wizard Gandalf and a company of thirteen dwarves on a perilous quest to reclaim their homeland from a fearsome dragon.
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Bilbo Baggins continues his epic journey with the dwarves as they venture closer to the Lonely Mountain to reclaim their homeland from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Meanwhile, dark forces begin to stir as the power of the One Ring grows stronger.
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
In the epic conclusion to the Hobbit trilogy, Bilbo and the dwarves must defend the treasure of Erebor from multiple claimants while facing an approaching army of orcs. As different factions converge on the Lonely Mountain, unlikely alliances must be formed to protect Middle-earth from darkness.
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