Hobbit 2 Extended Edition -

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Extended Edition is a 2013 fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson, based on the 1937 novel "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. This extended edition is an expanded version of the theatrical release, featuring 25 minutes of additional footage.

• 1st Place: An Unexpected Journey Extended (adds the delightful White Council scene)
• 2nd Place: The Desolation of Smaug Extended (fixes the middle-chapter sag)
• 3rd Place: The Battle of the Five Armies Extended (adds violence but little heart)

Desolation is the "Empire Strikes Back" of The Hobbit extended editions. It takes a transitional movie and turns it into a dark, thrilling centerpiece. hobbit 2 extended edition

1. The Descent into Mirkwood

In the theatrical cut, the Dwarves’ journey through the cursed forest of Mirkwood is truncated to a sequence of disorientation and spider attacks. The Extended Edition restores a crucial (and terrifying) sequence involving the Enchanted River. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Extended

At a glance

• Runtime: approximately 186 minutes (theatrical ~161 minutes; Extended adds ~25 minutes)
• Format: multiple-disc Blu-ray/DVD releases; high-definition remastering
• Key additions: extra scenes for Bilbo, Thorin, Tauriel, Legolas, Bard; longer sequences in Laketown and with Smaug; additional interstitial scenes that link to the Rings lore

Extended Edition The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 25 minutes 1st Place: An Unexpected Journey Extended (adds the

The enchanted forest is more menacing, featuring the "enchanted stream" that causes Bombur to fall into a deep sleep, forcing the other Dwarves to carry him. Lake-town Details: