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The Hobbit movies in order
Every The Hobbit film in release order, 2012 to 2014, with where each one streams in Australia today and the cheapest way to watch the lot.
- Films
- 3
- Streaming now
- 3
- Marathon
- 7h 54m
The best way to watch them all
Netflix streams every one of the The Hobbit films.
| Service | Films |
|---|---|
| Netflix | 3 of 3: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies |
| Prime Video | 3 of 3: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies |
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The The Hobbit movies in release order
3 films, 7 hours 54 minutes back to back. Tap a title for the full where-to-watch list, trailer and cast.
1. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey★ 7.8
2012 · 2 h 49 min · M
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
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2. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug★ 7.8
2013 · 2 h 41 min · M
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
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3. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014 · 2 h 24 min · M
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
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Order, release dates and running times: TMDB. Where to watch: JustWatch daily feed, updated 13 November 2026. Ratings: IMDb.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch the The Hobbit movies in?
In release order: 1. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), 2. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), 3. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014).
How many The Hobbit movies are there?
3 films have been released, from 2012 to 2014.
Where can I stream the The Hobbit movies in Australia?
Netflix has the most: 3 of them (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies). Prime Video has 3. The list on this page shows where each film streams today.
How long does it take to watch every The Hobbit movie?
7 hours 54 minutes back to back, for the 3 released films (running times from TMDB).