The Hobbit series is multiple films.
The Hobbit is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson . The films are subtitled An Unexpected Journey ( 2012 ) , The Desolation of Smaug ( 2013 ) , and The Battle of the Five Armies ( 2014 ) . The films also expand upon certain elements from the novel and other source material , such as Gandalf 's investigation at Dol Guldur , and the pursuit of Azog and Bolg , who seek vengeance against Thorin and his ancestors . The third and final film premiered at Leicester Square in London on 1 December 2014 .