'' The Hobbit : The Desolation of Smaug '' premiered on 2 December 2013 in Los Angeles and was released internationally on 11 December 2013 in both conventional and IMAX theatres . The film received generally positive reviews and grossed over $ 958 million at the worldwide box office , surpassing both '' The Fellowship of the Ring '' and '' The Two Towers '' , making it the fourth highest-grossing film of 2013 and the 49th highest-grossing film of all time . At the 86th Academy Awards , the film received nominations for Best Visual Effects , Best Sound Editing , and Best Sound Mixing
86th Academy Awards
86th Academy Awards
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug