The second of three epic installments in director Peter Jackson's blockbuster prequel to 'The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Set in Middle-Earth 60 years before events in 'The Lord of the Rings, the story follows the adventures of Hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who, at the instigation of the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), suddenly finds himself co-opted into joining a company of 13 Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) to help reclaim the lost kingdom of the Lonely Mountain from the clutches of Smaug the dragon (voice of Benedict Cumberbatch).

In this film, while Gandalf heads south on his own, Bilbo, Thorin and the Dwarves enter the treacherous Mirkwood Forest on their way to the mountain. When they reach Lake-town Bilbo will have to perform the role he was assigned at the start of the quest - to find a secret door that will lead him to the lair of the dragon... Extra Content - New Zealand: Home of Middle Earth Part 2 - Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug: Trailer 1 - Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug: Trailer 2 - Live Event: In the Cutting Room - Production Video 11: Introduction to Pick-Ups Shooting - Production Video 12: Recap of Pick-Ups, Part 1 - Production Video 13: Recap of Pick-Ups Part 2 - Production Video 14: Music Scoring-Scoring the Desolation of Smaug in Wellington - Peter Jackson invites you to the set - Lego Hobbit Game Trailer - Kingdoms of Middle Earth Trailer - Ed Sheeran - I See Fire Music Video Synopsis The hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf and 13 dwarfs, led by Thorin Oakenshield, continue their journey to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

Along the way, they encounter the skin-changer Beorn; giant Spiders of Mirkwood; Wood-elves led by Legolas, Tauriel, and King Thranduil; and a mysterious Man named Bard, who smuggles them into Lake-town. Finally reaching the Lonely Mountain, they face their greatest danger--the Dragon Smaug.