The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug, the second installment in the trilogy adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, continues Peter Jackson'sMiddle-earth adventure. Released in 2013, this chapter follows Bilbo Baggins and the Dwarves in their quest to reclaim the kingdom of Erebor. The film, starring Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage, is one of six installments in the saga, all available on Max from July 26, 2025.
The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug will be broadcast on Max from July 26, 2025.
The quest for the Lonely Mountain continues with this trailer, focusing on the dragon Smaug and the new threats awaiting Bilbo and his companions.
Synopsis: The adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a peaceful hobbit, who is led, along with a company of Dwarves, by the wizard Gandalf to recover the treasure held by the dragon Smaug. Along the way, he gets his hands on Gollum's ring of power...
The film will appeal to family audiences aged 10 and upwards, particularly fans of fantasy, epic quests and immersive worlds. Audiences who have enjoyed Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts or The World of Narnia may also find themselves drawn here. With its action-packed scenes, vast settings and iconic creatures, this second installment accentuates the narrative pace and builds the tension leading up to the final confrontation in The Battle of the Five Armies.
Like the other parts of the trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug was shot in New Zealand by Peter Jackson, with visual effects designed by Weta Digital Studios. The dragon Smaug, one of the film's great visual achievements, was animated using motion capture and dubbed in the original by Benedict Cumberbatch. The screenplay was co-written by Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh, drawing on Tolkien's appendices to enrich the original story. This second film sets up the geopolitical stakes between Elves, Dwarves and Humans in the run-up to the final chapter.
The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug is the second chapter in the film trilogy devoted to Bilbo Baggins. Directed by Peter Jackson, the film develops the exploration of Middle-earth and the threat of the dragon Smaug. Its broadcast on Max, along with the other parts of the saga, allows a complete rediscovery of this adventure adapted from Tolkien's work.
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