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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a 2012 epic high fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It is the first installment in The Hobbit trilogy, serving as a prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The story follows Bilbo Baggins as he joins the wizard Gandalf and a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their mountain home from the dragon Smaug.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is a cinematic conclusion to Bilbo Baggins's adventures in Middle-Earth, focusing on the defense of Erebor's treasure following Smaug's devastation of Laketown. Major factions including the men of Laketown, elves of Mirkwood, and a daunting orc army led by Azog converge on the Lonely Mountain, compelled by various claims and the dark aspirations of Sauron. The narrative underscores an unlikely alliance between dwarves, elves, and men, with Bilbo at the center of these monumental events.