"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" is the second film in a trilogy directed by Peter Jackson, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, The Hobbit. The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who joins a group of Dwarves led by Thorín Oakenshield on a quest to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug. In this installment, the group faces various challenges, including encounters with Elves, Orcs, and the treacherous Mirkwood Forest. The film explores themes of bravery and friendship as Bilbo discovers his own courage while navigating the dangers of Middle-earth.