Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
Directed by Peter Jackson
💰 Earned $956M on a $250M budget — a 3.8× return.
🎬 A New Zealand production.
🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 56 nominations total.
🤝 One of 6 films pairing Peter Jackson with Ian McKellen.
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