The Hobbit films might not have quite lived up to Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, but it's impossible to deny that his latest foray into Middle Earth has been tremendously successful financially. The third film in this new trilogy, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, is due to release later this year and looks set to end this trilogy with a bang. The Desolation of Smaug hinted at a far darker direction than the first Hobbit film, and it's obvious that The Battle of the Five Armies will be going even further along this path. There will be deaths, there will be huge battles, there will be lots and lots of decapitated orcs. This list takes a look at 25 photos that will get you suitably excited for the finale to the Hobbit trilogy. From fascinating behind-the-scenes insights to spectacular pieces of promotional material, these images make The Battle of the Five Armies look like it could be the best film yet.
