The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the second installment in the Hobbit trilogy, released in 2013. Directed by Peter Jackson, the movie is based on the novel of the same name by J.R.R. Tolkien. The movie follows the story of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is recruited by the wizard Gandalf to join a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their lost kingdom from the dragon Smaug. The movie stars Martin Freeman as Bilbo, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, and Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, the leader of the dwarves. The movie follows Bilbo and the dwarves as they battle orcs, trolls, and other creatures on their quest to reclaim their kingdom. The movie also features the epic confrontation between Bilbo and Smaug, the dragon that guards the dwarves' lost kingdom. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is an exciting and thrilling adventure that is sure to delight fans of fantasy and adventure
