Arts & Entertainment

Hobbit 2: Trailers, Tickets, Release Date, Showtimes

'The Desolation of Smaug' sales start Thursday in Manassas.

"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" opens in theaters on Dec. 13. Advance tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at theaters and online.

Here's "The Hobbit" sequel's trailer and a three minute sneak peak.

The new film continues the story from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." Bilbo, Gandalf and their fellow travelers continue their quest to defeat the dragon, Smaug, and reclaim the dwarf kingdom.

Ticket information will be available Thursday morning at online ticket outlets, including Fandango and MovieTickets.com.

Local theaters include:

Regal Cinemas is offering a "Hobbit Super Ticket" that will include an instant digital copy of "An Unexpected Journey" and an early release copy of "The Desolation of Smaug," four days before it hits shelves.

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