The Hobbit is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. They are based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug barrels into theaters Friday, but for fans who can't wait to return to Middle-earth, here's a sneak peek at the movie. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013 high fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It was produced by WingNut Films in collaboration with New Line. The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the. The official movie site for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. In theaters December 13th. The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly. Cast and crew listings, photographs, release details for the second part of the film. In theaters December 13th. The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly.