The Extended Edition of The Desolation of Smaug runs 186 minutes (compared to the theatrical 161 minutes) and includes 25 minutes of additional footage, including the brilliant "Bilbo and the White Gems" subplot and extended Mirkwood sequences. If you want the most comprehensive "index" of content, buy the Extended Edition on Blu-ray or 4K digital.
The Desolation of Smaug begins with Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and the dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), continuing their journey to reclaim their treasure from the dragon Smaug. The company faces various obstacles, including navigating through Mirkwood Forest, encountering giant spiders, and battling the Woodland Elves. index of the hobbit the desolation of smaug
| Scene | Timestamp (Approx.) | Why It Matters | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | +8 min (Act 2) | Thranduil reveals to Tauriel that he once loved a woman who died; the gems are her only memory. Adds depth to the Elvenking’s coldness. | | Bombur’s Dream | +4 min (Mirkwood) | A surreal, psychedelic sequence where Bombur dreams of food. Pure dark comedy. | | Thrain’s Madness | +10 min (Dol Guldur) | Gandalf finds Thráin (Thorin’s father) in the dungeons. He reveals the map’s secret. Crucial lore for book readers. | | Extended Bard Introduction | +3 min (Laketown) | Bard is shown bargaining for black arrows. Establishes his poverty and desperation more clearly. | The Extended Edition of The Desolation of Smaug
: Bilbo discovers the hidden door and enters the mountain to retrieve the Arkenstone. Inside Information | | Bombur’s Dream | +4 min (Mirkwood)