J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" book launched the franchise in 1937. "The Lord of the Rings" follows 60 years after "The Hobbit". Total of six films and one TV show based on the books
The trilogy consists of three main films and three Hobbit movies. Theatrical versions released in 2001-2003 with 557 minutes total runtime. Extended cuts added in 2011 Blu-ray release with 682 minutes total runtime
Bilbo Baggins is the protagonist and titular hobbit of the story. Thorin Oakenshield leads Thorin's Company, claiming the Lonely Mountain. The Company consists of thirteen dwarves, named after Old Norse Völuspá. Bilbo's parents are Bungo and Belladonna Took
Three fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson released 2012-2014. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, expanded from Lord of the Rings appendices. Budget of $150 million each, co-produced by New Line and MGM. Guillermo del Toro directed, writing with Jackson and Walsh
The word hobbit was coined by J.R.R. Tolkien for a small humanoid race in his fantasy fiction. Tolkien claimed to have invented it himself, saying it came from his "nude parole". He mentioned possible influences from Sinclair Lewis's 1922 novel Babbitt
Peter Jackson's 2014 epic fantasy adventure based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel. Sequel to 2013's The Desolation of Smaug and final Hobbit trilogy installment. Released December 2014, grossed $962.2 million worldwide