While the theatrical cut focused heavily on the dragon Smaug and the titular battle, the extended version fills in narrative gaps and ramps up the action. More Beorn:
As of April 2026, you can stream the extended cut on the following platforms: While the theatrical cut focused heavily on the
The cowardly lakeman receives a more definitive (and gruesome) ending. Bifur’s Axe: While the theatrical cut focused heavily on the