The Hobbit is a written work.
The Hobbit . The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in children 's literature . The publisher was encouraged by the book 's critical and financial success and , therefore , requested a sequel . The Hobbit is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson . The screenplay was written by Fran Walsh , Philippa Boyens , Jackson , and Guillermo del Toro , who was originally chosen to direct before his departure from the project .