This third film completes the epic tale of Bilbo Baggins. The story opens to find the vengeful dragon Smaug decimating the peaceful hamlet of Laketown as Bilbo, Thorin and the rest of the dwarves lay claim to the Lonely Mountain. Meanwhile, Galadriel, Elrond and Saruman battle the Nazgul in an attempt to free Gandalf. Unfortunately for all involved the struggle has only just begun, because as armies of dwarves, elves, orcs, humans and goblins converge at the base of the Lonely Mountain, the fight for the future of Middle Earth begins.