The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - U.S. Trailer

Credit: New Line Cinema

Last year's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first installment in Hobbit trilogy, continued the box office success of Peter Jackson's award-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy. And now, Jackson looks to keep the gravy train rolling with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

The trailer premiere features Orlando Bloom's return to the role of Legolas, as well as our first look at Evangeline Lilly in action as the elf warrior Tauriel. In addition, the teaser features the first glance at the titular dragon, Smaug, who is voiced and motion captured by Benedict Cumberbatch. Check out the full trailer video below!