The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)2012 Apr 2026

Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro. Release Dates: New Zealand: December 12, 2012. United States: December 14, 2012.

Movie Report: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) Directed by , The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the first installment of a three-part film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1937 novel. Released in December 2012, it marked a return to Middle-earth nearly a decade after the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. 1. Movie Synopsis & Plot The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)2012

Along the way, they face Goblins, Orcs, and Wargs, but the most pivotal moment occurs when Bilbo encounters the creature (Andy Serkis) in dark tunnels and gains possession of a "precious" gold ring that will eventually decide the fate of Middle-earth. 2. Core Production Details Director: Peter Jackson. Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, and Guillermo