Where can I watch and stream the The Hobbit movies?

Streaming rights for the The Hobbit movies change frequently depending on your region. Check the individual movie cards above to find real-time streaming availability on Amazon Prime Video.

Is the The Hobbit Collection worth binge-watching?

Absolutely! The The Hobbit Collection offers a fantastic cinematic experience with rich world-building. It is highly rated by fans and critics alike, making it a perfect choice for your next movie marathon.

The Hobbit Collection

Q: What is the correct watch order for the The Hobbit Collection?

To get the ultimate experience, we recommend watching the The Hobbit Collection in the chronological order listed in our overview above. This ensures you follow the timeline, character arcs, and plot twists exactly as the creators intended.

★ 7.4 3 movies

ACTION · ADVENTURE · FANTASY · 2012–2014

Explore The Hobbit Collection. Journey to Middle-earth in Peter Jackson's epic prequel trilogy. Discover the magic, battle Smaug, and stream the saga today!

Editor's Note

The Hobbit Collection: Relive the Epic Middle-earth Prequel. Journey back to Middle-earth with The Hobbit Collection, the epic movie trilogy masterfully directed by Peter Jackson. Based on the classic by J.R.R. Tolkien, this fantasy-adventure is the definitive The Lord of the Rings prequel. Set sixty years before the original saga, the movies follow Bilbo Baggins on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Featuring incredible world-building and unforgettable battles, this iconic film franchise remains a timeless masterpiece. Experience the magic and discover how the journey truly began.

Watch order for the The Hobbit Collection

The The Hobbit Collection consists of 3 films released from 2012 to 2014. For the best experience, watch them in their original release order — this is how the story was meant to unfold within the Action and Adventure genre.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Action Adventure Fantasy

Bilbo Baggins wants nothing more than a warm fire and a full pantry. What he gets instead is Gandalf the Grey on...

Score 7.4

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

Action Adventure Fantasy

Bilbo Baggins carries a dangerous secret as the company of dwarves presses deeper into hostile territory, racing toward the Lonely Mountain and...

Score 7.6

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Action Adventure Fantasy

Smaug has fallen, and the chaos left behind pulls every faction in Middle-Earth toward Erebor like a tide. The men of Laketown...

Score 7.3

Release timeline

3 films · 2 years

PEAK

7.6

AVG

7.4

LOW

7.3

7.8

7.4

7.1

7.4

↑ PEAK

7.6

7.3

↓ LOW

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Frequently asked

What is the correct watch order for the The Hobbit Collection movies?

For the best experience, we recommend watching the 3 movies of the The Hobbit Collection series in their original Release Order. This allows you to experience the story exactly as it was intended for theaters.

How many movies are in the The Hobbit Collection collection?

The The Hobbit Collection collection currently consists of 3 movies.

Is the The Hobbit Collection series worth binge-watching?

Absolutely! With 3 connected films, the The Hobbit Collection franchise makes for a great movie marathon. Check out our timeline graph above to see the average viewer scores and spot the highest-rated (PEAK) movie in the series!