The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

In the second installment of The Hobbit trilogy, Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and Thorin Oakenshield’s company of dwarves continue their perilous journey to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and its treasure from the fearsome dragon, Smaug.

The group faces numerous challenges, including encounters with giant spiders in Mirkwood, imprisonment by the Woodland Elves led by Thranduil, and a daring escape down a river in barrels. Meanwhile, Gandalf discovers the growing threat of the Necromancer, a dark force rising in the land of Dol Guldur.

When the group finally reaches the Lonely Mountain, Bilbo ventures into Smaug’s lair to steal the Arkenstone. However, the cunning and powerful dragon awakens, setting the stage for a terrifying showdown. The film builds tension and sets up the epic conclusion in the next installment.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is an adventurous and visually stunning tale of courage, friendship, and the consequences of greed.