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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013 fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson, based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. The film is the second installment of The Hobbit trilogy and a prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

The film picks up where the first installment, An Unexpected Journey, left off. Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and the dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), continue their perilous journey to reclaim their treasure from the dragon Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch). The company faces numerous challenges, including encounters with giant spiders, goblins, and the treacherous Lake-town. index of the hobbit the desolation of smaug

The soundtrack for The Desolation of Smaug was composed by Howard Shore, featuring the song "The Iron Forge" by James Horner. The soundtrack was released on November 11, 2013. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a

As they approach Erebor, they must navigate the complexities of Lake-town's politics and the wrath of the dragon Smaug. The film concludes with Smaug's destruction of Lake-town and the dwarves' reclamation of Erebor. The film picks up where the first installment,

The film was a commercial success, grossing over $958 million worldwide. It became the second-highest-grossing film of 2013, behind only The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

The Desolation of Smaug received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film's visual effects, action sequences, and performances. The film holds a 72% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.